University unveils new student housing building with innovative design: 'It's a great little oasis'

University unveils new student housing building with innovative design: 'It's a great little oasis'

The University of Pittsburgh has unveiled a "green roof" patio, promoting relaxation alongside stormwater retention, less energy use, and food for pollinators, the University Times shared. On top of Pitt's Forbes Hall Pavilion, the project made improvements to the green space of the building originally constructed in the 1960s. "Over time, the roof started to leak, but it was difficult to access the roof system due to the large amount of dirt on…