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We're fine tuning our new WebTV series " Sky Gardens" which
will premiere on our own Greenroofs.TV and
on the GreenroofsTV channel on YouTube shortly. You can see the 7-minute trailer on our Home Page now!
As it turned out, we couldn't attend the 2nd International Green Roof Congress
in historic Stuttgart-N�rtingen as expected in late May - it was simply too
close to the Atlanta Conference...But not to worry! Christine Th�ring,
our Student Editor and Green Roof Trekker extraordinaire, filled in for us
nicely, and even rode on the Zeppelin that we wanted to do over Lake Constance
and numerous greenroofs! Read her Exclusive Report on the 2nd International Green Roof Congress 2009 in N�rtingen!
The 7th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards and Trade Show in Atlanta, GA at the beginning of June was a huge success and a lot of
fun, too! People came from far and near to share in the sights and sounds
of Atlanta, learn from industry experts, visit with colleagues, and some hardy
souls ventured to take the somewhat dreaded GRP exam! For a recap of the
activities that we were involved in, read Linda's Sky Gardens posts at right.
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Greenroofs of the World Calendar
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2009 Greenroofs of the World 12-Month Wall Calendar is available at only $12.95 each, including S&H, (less for quantity purchases)! Our 11" x 18" full-color glossy 2009 Calendar is full of beautiful living roof projects from Spain, Canada, Germany and across the U.S., plus green building events from all over the world. The 2009 Greenroofs of the World 12-Month Wall Calendar:
June features a " Private Corporate Headquarters" with an Extensive & Intensive Greenroof in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. The cafeteria at this corporate office complex looks out onto an extensive modular green roof featuring new GreenGrid G3 modules, which were planted at a local nursery and grown out for three months prior to delivery. The roof design also includes an accessible patio area which features a small intensive garden and custom planter boxes for trees. The plant mix uses ten varieties, bordered by a monoculture of Sedum kamtschaticum. Do you want your project included in the new Greenroofs of the World 2010 Wall Calendar? Click here for more information. |
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities: Did you take the Accredited Green Roof Professional (GRP) exam in Atlanta? The green roof industry in North America is rapidly expanding and the need for trained professionals who are familiar with green roof benefits, design, implementation, and technology has never been greater! As an accredited Green Roof Professional, you will be able to distinguish yourself in the marketplace with knowledge of the special requirements and challenges of green roofs from design through to maintenance. [06.05.09]
DC Greenworks: The DDOE Pilot Green Roof Subsidy, administered by DC Greenworks, is back and bigger than before. The subsidy will fund $5.00 a square foot up to $20,000.00 per project subsidizing green roofs up to 4000 square feet of vegetative space. Read the Press Release "DC Greenworks Applauds Record Expansion of Washington DC Green Roof Subsidy Program." [06.02.09]
City of Toronto: Toronto City Council Adopts Mandatory Green Roof Requirements: the City of Toronto passed a new green roof by-law with overwhelming support on May 26, 2009. The green roof by-law consists of a green roof construction standard and a mandatory requirement for green roofs on all classes of new buildings. The by-law requires up to 50 per cent green roof coverage on multi-unit residential dwellings over six stories, schools, non-profit housing, commercial and industrial buildings. Larger residential projects require greater green roof coverage, ranging anywhere from 20 to 50 per cent of the roof area. [05.26.09]
New York City Buildings Department: The Department has launched a new process for Green Roofs and Solar
Electric Generating Systems tax abatements. This process will involve new job
filing and abatement application filing procedures in the New York City
boroughs for 2010 thru 2013. [05.20.09] |
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Tokyo, Japan Walk in the park? Tokyo residents head skywardsReuters, by Toshi Maeda The cramped, concrete jungle that is Tokyo, one of the world's most densely populated cities, has little space for parks. But things are starting to look up. In an attempt to add a little greenery to the concrete, many city roofs have been converted into gardens. Rooftop planting has been on the rise since the city government, eight years ago, made it mandatory for new commercial buildings to cover at least 20 percent of available space with greenery. [6.22.09] Auckland, New Zealand Insurance building sets green exampleNew Zealand Herald, by Anne Gibson Auckland's new NZI Centre uses state-of-the-art features to make the five-level block environmentally friendly. Green features include lifts in the curved block that generate electricity on the descent, feeding power back into the building's supply, and a roof-top garden with space to seat large groups on the top level. Vines have been planted which will rise up vertical wires to eventually create green living walls between floors. [6.21.09] Shanghai, ChinaShanghai government promoting green roofs to fight climate changeChannel News Asia, by Glenda Chong Gardens are sprouting up on rooftops across Shanghai, as part of an effort to fight climate change. Research has shown that these rooftop gardens can save energy and reduce pollution. The government started promoting green roofs at the end of 2003, encouraging government departments, hospitals and schools to convert their rooftops. [6.20.09] WorldMeeting of the Minds: Elite Leaders Meet to Rethink CitiesDaily Green, by Jim Motavalli Working toward a sustainable future with urban planning and new urbanism was the focus of the third annual 'Meeting of the Minds 2009,' sponsored
by Toyota, the World Bank, Zipcar, Siemens and others. The Manhattan conference
aims to take a fresh look at cities; for example, the mayor of The Hague in the
Netherlands and head of the Eurocities group said some 80,000 houses are
getting green roofs. [6.08.09] Mexico City, MexicoMexico City's Plan to Use Green Roofs to Clean the AirClean air through green roofs, by Staff Mexico City is one of the world's largest urban centers and has some of the worst air pollution. However, Mexico City is a proponent of green roofs, and is committed to improving the environment for its population. Mexico City is planning to improve not only air pollution, but also green space, with a design by Jorge Hernandez de la Garza. The design is for a modular building that allows for mixed-use space to include green roofs and urban farms. [6.04.09]
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Linda S. Velazquez
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Publisher:
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with helping with the Atlanta Conference, Linda has been blogging
on Sky Gardens quite a bit on a variety of subjects:
Greenroofs.com Announces the 2009 Top 10 List of Hot Trends in Greenroof Design! Speaking of our Top Ten Hot List, if you missed Haven
Kiers' and Linda's presentation in Atlanta, you can now see the PowerPoint online.
The GRP Accreditation: An Interview with Jeffrey L. Bruce
Curious about the Green Roof Professional designation and exam? What does it
mean for our industry? Meet Jeff Bruce, the new Chair of Green Roofs for
Healthy Cities and GRHC Training and Accreditation Committee.
Tour Exclusive Metro Atlanta Greenroofs! Did you miss our
awesome tours? No problem, revisit them here and read more about each one in
The Greenroof Projects Database.
Golfing for a Cause in the ATL The first annual Green Roofs
for Healthy Cities Golf Tournament was held at the Bobby Jones Golf
Course and the charitable event benefited the newly formed Green Infrastructure
Foundation (GIF).
The Swiss-Canadian Green Roof Gal: An Interview with Christine Th�ring The lovely Christine shares her unique, fun loving spirit with a
decidedly ecological bent. See what issues she finds particularly important in
today's world.
Kelly Luckett is our next featured interview in Linda`s "Meet the
Editor" series, coming soon!
The 7th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference Held for the first time in the southern U.S., at the Hyatt Regency - Atlanta, the Conference was an incredible opportunity
to hear from internationally renowned speakers, indulge in some schmoozing and
networking, attend some classes and workshops, and more.
Mother Earth, Every Day Spring celebrates many sacred
feminine observances, and the greatest environmental maternal relationship of
all has to be with Mother Earth. Linda shares her thoughts about it,
culminating with Mother's Day.
Guest Feature Article:
Louis
Thompson shares his experiences as a permaculturalist designing a new prototype
zero carbon emissions hotel suite for Six Senses Resorts and Spas. Learn about The Eco-villa at Soneva Kiri in Thailand!
Contributing Editors:
Kelly Luckett, "The Green Roof Guy," is ranting just a bit about wind uplift and fire resistance characteristics
of green roof systems in his new Green Roof Wind Uplift Challenges: Paranoia, Turn a Blind Eye, or How About We Work Together?
Ralph Velasquez, the Sustainable Roofing Technologies Editor, wants us to think more
holistically and tackles the issue of roofing as it relates to Photovoltaic
installations. Read his Integrated Thinking article. |
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