Within the LIFE BIG4LIFE project, we are assessing how green roofs influence the well‑being of the people who use them. On the H3 green roof at Parc Agrobiotech, we have installed a QR code so users can share their experienceRead More »Monitoring well‑being on the green roofs of Parc Agrobiotech
Within the LIFE BIG4LIFE project, we continue to deepen our understanding of how green roofs contribute to enhancing urban biodiversity. On the H3 green roof at Parc Agrobiotech, we are carrying out detailed monitoring of the species that grow andRead More »Monitoring biodiversity on the H3 green roof at Parc Agrobiotech
Yesterday, the LIFE BIG4LIFE team met with the Architects’ Association of Catalonia (COAC), an organization that supported the project during its application phase to the LIFE Programme. The meeting served to align objectives, review progress made so far, and exploreRead More »Meeting with COAC to boost new actions
The World Green Infrastructure Congress (WGIC), organised annually by the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), will hold its twelfth edition in Barcelona and Lleida from 27 to 30 October 2026. The event, co‑organised with the University of Lleida, will bringRead More »Barcelona and Lleida to host the World Green Infrastructure Congress 2026
For three months, Giulia Mazzucco, a PhD student from the University of Genoa, carried out a research stay at the University of Lleida within the framework of the BIG4LIFE project. She worked on the cost‑benefit analysis of BIG systems, theRead More »Academic exchanges
The roof of the Agrobiotech Park in Lleida has been adapted to become a more accessible and pleasant space. Shaded benches have been installed, along with thermo‑treated pine wood decking with views over the Horta and the Seu Vella, andRead More »The transformation of the Agrobiotech Park roof into a space for leisure and relaxation
The roof of the building in Cavallers Street, in the centre of Lleida, has been fully restored thanks to collaborative projects with students from different training programmes. Students from Agronomy and Technical Architecture at the University of Lleida worked onRead More »Completion of the rehabilitation of the Cavallers roof
On September 16 and 17, BIG4LIFE received a monitoring visit from CINEA, the European Commission agency responsible for environmental and climate programmes such as LIFE. Representatives from the National Contact Point of the LIFE Programme of the Spanish Ministry forRead More »CINEA visit and annual group meeting
One of the most important ecosystem services provided by green roofs and facades is their support for biodiversity in urban environments. In this context, the BIG4LIFE project is collaborating on a master’s Thesis within the master’s in Integrated Pest ManagementRead More »BIG4LIFE green roofs, a research space for urban biodiversity
On 5 and 6 June 2025, project researchers took part in the World Congress on Green Roofs and Facades in Basel, one of the leading international forums on green infrastructure. BIG4LIFE presented notable results: The congress forms part of GreenRead More »Auto DraftWorld Congress on Green Roofs and Façades in Basel Auto Draft
