Participate in Publisher Linda S. Velazquez and Design Editor Haven Kiers' 2008 Greenroof Design Trends Survey! We sent out a ton of surveys to the greenroof community - professionals, organizations, media - you name it - to get your opinion on what's new and noteworthy in greenroof design, and why. We'll include your feedback and suggested projects in our "Top Ten List of Hot Trends in Greenroof Design 2008" session at the upcoming Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards & Trade Show in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 30 - May 2.

Welcome to our newest Sponsor, Roofscapes, Inc.! Sponsorship is our highest level of advertising on Greenroofs.com and in The Greenroof Directory. Roofscapes joins American Hydrotech, Conservation Technology, Green Roof Blocks, GreenGrid, Saul Nurseries, Tremco, XeroFlor America and ZinCo-USA - click on their logos on the right for more info. Look for a gorgeous, eco-sensitive Roofscapes project to be included in our 2009 Greenroofs of the World Calendar.

Speaking of calendars, have you ordered your 2008 Greenroofs of the World 12-Month Wall Calendar? Do so for only $12.95 each, including S&H (within the contiguous U.S.) or get volume discounts. Stay up to date with international green building events in our 11" x 18" full-color glossy Calendar featuring beautiful living roofs from around the world, each with a link to its profile in The Greenroof Projects Database.

January features the "Riverfront Residence" in Tucson, AZ, a custom single family desert home with native vegetation.

EPA: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with state and national partners, released a comprehensive plan to reduce runoff and increase environmental and economic benefits for communities. The strategy will help reduce stormwater runoff and sewer overflows by promoting "green infrastructure" approaches, including greenroofs. Read "Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Action Strategy 2008." [01.17.08]. Also, the EPA released "Reducing Stormwater Costs through Low Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices" - a report providing information to cities, counties, states, private-sector developers and others on the costs and benefits of using Low Impact Development (LID) strategies and practices to help protect and restore water quality, including greenroofs [12.07].

A new UK Livingroofs alliance: Great Britain has expanded rapidly with huge interest in the benefits of greenroofs and Livingroofs.org, an independent UK website and research centre set up to promote greenroofs, has been the main focal point for the dissemination of information and advice. Yet, Livingroofs.org is evolving into a formal greenroof alliance to be known as The National Livingroofs Association. To facilitate the next steps, Livingroofs.org is forming a partnership with The Green Roof Centre in Sheffield. [01.08].

Singapore
Amazing Green Roof Art School in Singapore
Inhabitat's Ali Kriscenski posts an awesome, brilliantly engineered greenroof at the School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Sweeping, living rooflines envelope the glass façade which blend landscape and structure. [01.23.08]

Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC Economic Partnership Solicits Bids for Report on Green Collar Job Demand in District
The emerging green economic sector is spurring growing demand for green collar jobs and the Washington, DC Economic Partnership, on behalf of the District of Columbia, has issued a request for proposals to conduct a green collar job demand analysis. The District has enacted the most ambitious Green Building legislation of any comparable city in the US, requiring all public buildings be built to green standards beginning in 2008 and all new private buildings larger than 50,000 sf by 2012. DC Greenworks' apprenticeship program is cited. PRNewswire via Earthtimes. [01.22.08]

Annapolis, MD
Stormwater tax credit passes
Erin Cox of Annapolis Capital reports the county will offer up to a $10,000 tax credit for people who try to reduce stormwater pollution on their property, allowing people to deduct from their property taxes the cost of installing stormwater reduction technology, including greenroofs. [01.14.08]

Hong Kong, China
Joint venture wins Tamar project
The Government's Tamar complex will be one of the administration's greenest facilities when completed in 2011. The $4.94-billion contract covers the design and construction of the Central Government Complex, the Legislative Council Complex, an open space of not less than two hectares, two covered pedestrian footbridges and other ancillary facilities. Environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient features include greenroofs. [01.10.08]

Brooklyn, NY
Real Estate Round-Up: January 2, 2008
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle states recent city and federal legislation promises "an infusion of green" for green buildings. The City Council voted on a resolution recently calling on the state to provide property tax exemptions for building owners who install greenroofs on their property. Councilwoman Nydia Velázquez has secured funds for community projects to promote greenroof design. Sarah Ryley reporting. [01.02.08]

For a complete listing, visit Upcoming Events and the Calendar inside our Forums section.

2008: Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Design 101, 201, 301, 401, Green Walls 101 Courses, & Symposia, North America

January 25-27: Good Earth Home, Garden & Living Show, Eugene, OR

January 31-February 2: EFB International Conference & General Meeting, Budapest, Hungary

February 2-3: Boston Going Green Expo, Boston, MA

February 6-9: Third Australian New Urbanism Congress, Brisbane, Australia

February 9-12: US Composting Council Conference & Trade Show, Oakland, CA

February 14: 6th International FBB Green Roof Symposia 2008, Ditzingen, Germany

February 15: 2008 World Green Roof Congress Call for Papers, London, England

February 15: The 2008 Federal Environmental Symposia Call for Presentations