Rethinking School Rooftops: The Strategic Benefits of Vegetated Roofing in Education Green roofing, also known as vegetated roofing, has moved beyond a niche aesthetic trend to become a cornerstone of sustainable school design across North America. For K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, these systems transform the building itself into a high-performance asset. By integrating nature into the built environment, educational facilities can achieve measurable gains in energy performance, student well-being,