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Going green on top
The Kerryman,
by Staff
July 1, 2009
Kerry, Ireland. "...Simple sedum roofs can be used on existing garages and sheds whether they are roofed with corrugated iron or an asphalt/bitumen felt layer...For further information look up: www.livingroofs.org.uk, www.greenroofs.com, www.english-nature.org.uk."

SPRI expands membership to include green roof and photovoltaic component suppliers
Building Design & Construction,
by Staff
July 1, 2009
New York, NY. "SPRI, the association representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, recently approved a bylaw revision expanding its membership to include companies that represent Emerging Technologies...Photovoltaic and vegetative roof component suppliers were two emerging technologies identified as representative of this new category..."

Rooftop garden in Greenpoint is the stalk of the town
New York Daily News,
by Jake Pearson
June 30, 2009
New York, NY. "Ben Flanner farms about fifty different types of vegetables and plants such as turnips, mustard greens, and kale at his rooftop garden in Greenpoint, Brooklyn...The project first sprouted last fall when Flanner e-mailed Goode Green, a local green roof design and installation company, about starting a rooftop farm..."

Top 10 green U.S. cities
MNN.com,
by Staff
June 29, 2009
U.S. "Although the EPA has not established official criteria for ranking the greenness of a city, there are several key areas to measure for effectiveness in carbon footprint reduction. These include air and water quality, efficient recycling and management of waste, percentage of LEED-certified buildings, acres of land devoted to greenspace, use of renewable energy sources, and easy access to products and services that make green lifestyle choices (organic products, buying local, clean transportation methods) easy..."

Green walls: the growing success of 'vegitecture'
CNN.com,
by Staff
June 29, 2009
U.S. "Walk past the southern face of the Musée du Quai Branly, Paris, and you will be greeted by a massive wall of brilliant green foliage -- an 8,600 square feet plant installation by the designer Patrick Blanc, featuring more than 170 different species...The amazing spectacle is one of the largest in a growing number of "plant walls' or 'vertical gardens'..."

C.O.D. Goes ‘Green’ to Keep Up With Industry Demand
College of DuPage News,
by Jennifer Duda
June 28, 2009
Glen Ellyn, IL. "...College of DuPage is preparing students by offering a variety of green courses this fall...Green course offerings include a review of green roof technology and rain gardens, instruction on using sustainable materials in interior design, and a review of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification process..."

A growing trend: Green roofs
Albany Times Union,
by Brian Nearing
June 28, 2009
Albany, NY. "It is Karen McGowan's job to keep plants growing inside malls, hotels and office buildings around the Capital Region. Now, she's getting ready to start greening up the rooftops...Composed of living plants and earth, green roofs are gradually showing up in the United States..."

Something green sprouts up on Target Center roof
KARE11.com,
by Jeffrey DeMars
June 28, 2009
Minneapolis, MN. "From a view above the Target Center in Minneapolis, Mother Nature's canopy is all green and the roof of the Target Center will be as well. It will soon become the largest green roof space in Minnesota and the 2.5 acres will be one of the 10 largest in the nation..."

Installation work begins on Minnesota's largest green roof
Building Design & Construction,
by Staff
June 26, 2009
Minneapolis, MN. "Installation of the 2.5 acre green roof vegetation on the City-owned Target Center begins today...The green roof design team includes Leo A Daly, Kestrel Design Group, and Inspec; locally-operated Stock Roofing, a Tecta America company, is replacing all of the roofs on the Target Center and installing the extensive green roof..."

New York City's High Line, a park built from industrial ruins
Green Right Now,
by John DeFore
June 26, 2009
New York, NY. "...A new park built upon industrial ruins, sustained by both citizens and government, and (to judge from its opening week) enjoyed by all...Those planted areas, which are feathered into and around concrete paths throughout the park, perform a valuable role when it comes to rain. The High Line 'functions essentially like the City’s largest green roof,'..."

First Community Bank Goes Green With New I-45/Beltway 8 Headquarters Building
MarketWatch,
Press Release
June 26, 2009‎
Houston, TX. "FC Holdings, Inc., parent company of First Community Bank, N.A., broke ground today on a new 24,000 square foot headquarters building...The roof of tomorrow, today 12,000 SF, 9" deep, Green roof to keep things cool..."

Putting stimulus funds to work on roof repairs
GovPro Media,
by Michael Keating
June 25, 2009
Louisville, KY. "...city officials will use federal stimulus funds to pay for a green roof on a new transit maintenance and training hub facility. The transit hub project, valued at $5.5 million, will include the installation of solar panels..."

Small Biz in Brooklyn Going Green? Panel Explores Business Solutions
Brooklyn Daily Eagle,
by Sarah Tobol
June 25, 2009
Brooklyn, NY. "Mankiewicz, as director of the Gaia Institute, works with the relationship between humans and the environment, developing soil for green roofs and increasing the number of community gardens and trees in the city. While new green technologies, such as green roofs and solar panels, are pricey right now, he said, the horizon is good. The technology is just getting there...the more we build, the better off we are..."

Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center Opens
Chicago Press Release Services,
Press Release
June 25, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...The 16,000 square-foot green roof garden will be accessible to the public via a grand staircase and features an overlook with interpretive panels educating visitors about all aspects of rooftop gardens..."

IC Green Container Dwellings Sprout Up in California
Inhabitat,
by Haily Zaki
June 25, 2009
Los Angeles, CA. "...All models come with water conservation measures such as rainwater collection systems, grey-water systems, green roofs, and dual flush toilets. Materials used include FSC certified wood products, VOC free paint, and metal products with high recycled content..."

Bobo Hosts Green Roof Fundraiser, We Win Tequila
Village Voice,
by Chantal Martineau
June 25, 2009
New York, NY. "...The event's aim was to raise money for neighbor PS 41's green roof project, which has become a pet cause for owner Carlos Suarez...The GELL project is a 20,000-square-foot learning lab planned for the roof of PS 41, where kids can conduct experiments and grow fresh produce...."

Lofty 'green' renovation for Sears Tower, adds hotel
Chicago Sun-Times,
by David Roeder
June 25, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...Sears Tower is "going green" while keeping its attire of basic black. The tower's owners are planning a rooftop-to-plaza renovation to conserve energy and power up its financial performance...initiatives such as green roofs and advanced lighting controls will trim energy usage..."

For rooftop gardens, the sky's the limit
Times Herald-Record,
by Adam Bosch
June 25, 2009
Kingston, NY. "...The media center will soon be home to Ulster County's first commercial rooftop garden, replete with vegetables, shrubs and benches where workers from the various businesses inside can chill out with their laptops..."

New JPL Building Goes Green for the Gold
Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
by Staff
June 24, 2009
Pasadena, CA. "...A green, living roof will keep the building cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The green roof will also help minimize storm water runoff into the Arroyo Seco, a dry riverbed near JPL...Improved wall insulation, efficient chillers and boilers, window shading devices and the green roof will greatly reduce energy needs..."

Conroe looks to 'go green' atop City Hall
Montgomery County Courier,
by Howard Roden
June 23, 2009
Houston, TX. "Conroe may end up with a green roof on its City Hall, but it has nothing to do with paint. Instead, city officials have plans to install an eco-friendly park on top of the building’s first-floor wing. The project, fueled by a $538,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, would generate energy savings, as well as prove a potential revenue source for the city..."

Rooftop Gardeners Harvest Hefty Tax Breaks
HULIQ News,
by Staff
June 23, 2009
Hickory, NC. "The skyline of Manhattan may one day resemble the hanging gardens of Babylon. New York City is among a growing number of states offering tax credits and other incentives for rooftop gardens...The so-called Green Roof” movement is gaining momentum around the country as more lawmakers are enlightened about the energy-saving..."

A Canadian First for Sustainable Community Design
Environmental News Network,
Press Release
June 22, 2009
World. "From an industrial beginning to a greener future, one Vancouver inner-city area is being transformed ...Conservation strategies are also applied for water efficiency including green roofs, low-flow shower heads and faucets, and rainwater recycling..."

Streicker Bridge begins to rise amid summer construction
Princeton University,
by Eric Quiñones
June 22, 2009
Princeton, NJ. "...Final interior finishes and landscaping will occupy crews this summer heading into the fall opening of the newly reconstructed residential college. Green roofs have been planted on 50 percent of the college's buildings. The renovation of Butler College is the final phase of the University's transition..."

Portland Tries a CAP-and-Prosper Plan for Climate Change
Huffington Post,
by Diane Dulken
June 22, 2009
Portland, OR. "...Portland's new plan for shifting to a low-carbon future calls for more trees, bicycles and streetcars; vibrant, walkable neighborhoods; community gardens, farmers markets and green rooftops...Urban forest, green roofs and swales help cover the community, reducing the urban heat island effect, sequestering carbon, providing wildlife habitat..."

Newport couple's green thumbs reach the roof
Cincinnati.com,
by Beth Burwinkel
June 22, 2009
Newport, KY. "Jeff Salisbury and his wife, Christine Plepys, have a bed of sedum on their garage roof, as well as colorful beds lining both sides of their Newport backyard...The couple's green roof is featured in the 2009 Greenroofs of the World calendar, by www.greenroofs.com. The rooftop sedum is called a green..."

New Asda Store Emits Half the Carbon of Typical Stores
Environmental Leader,
by Staff
June 22, 2009
UK. "...a sedum roof over the store's warehouse area provides habitat for wildlife, on top of improved insulation and water retention. The external landscaping includes locally sourced trees and plants that require minimal..."

Walk in the park? Tokyo residents head skywards
Reuters,
by Toshi Maeda
June 22, 2009
Tokyo, Japan. "...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..."

TCU grads turn to native grasses for business
Fort Worth Business Press,
by Staff
June 22, 2009
Fort Worth, TX. "...We thought about how we could structure green roofs to work like the glades do, and basically have a thick mulch on top that would help hold water in the soil, because that’s the problem is all the soils get baked really dry..."

Insurance building sets green example
New Zealand Herald,
by Anne Gibson
June 21, 2009
Auckland, New Zealand. "...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..."

Shanghai govt promoting green roofs to fight climate change
Channel News Asia,
by Glenda Chong
June 20, 2009
Shanghai, China. "Gardens are sprouting up on rooftops across Shanghai, as part of an effort to fight climate change...The government started promoting green roofs at the end of 2003, encouraging government departments, hospitals and schools to convert their rooftops..."

Bethany Blues goes green
Cape Gazette,
by Ron MacArthur
June 19, 2009
Lewes, DE. "...Restaurant owners began installing a green roof over a large portion of the restaurant...It is estimated that green roofs will last up to twice as long as conventional roofs, resulting in decreased maintenance and savings in replacement costs..."

T.O. takes going green plan through the roof
Metro Canda,
by Jon Tattrie
June 18, 2009
Edmonton, Canada. “Putting a garden on your roof is a great way to make better use of city space, protect the environment and save money in the long term...There are extensive green roofs, which are six inches or less, and intensive green roofs, which are more than six inches and are often called 'roof gardens'..."

In Singapore they do buildings different
TheFifthEstate,
by Tina Perinotto
June 17, 2009
Singapore. "...The end user experiences panoramic views fore grounded by sky gardens and greenery, bringing the indoor-outdoor potential of living in the tropics into the sky, and bring this to a sector of the community who cannot afford landed housing..."

Living Museum showcases green building design and materials in 'Living Green House'
Daily Press,
by Mark St. John Erickson
June 17, 2009
Newport News, VA. "Outside, the Living Green House boasts numerous innovative features, too, including a "living roof" composed of 3 to 4 inches of soil planted with...Protected by the plants and soil from direct exposure to destructive sunlight, such roofs have lasted 50 years..."

Green Wall Plan for Welwyn Garden City shop
Times 24,
by Staff
June 17, 2009
England, UK. "An innovative 'living green wall' is set to be planted as part of the Sainsbury's redevelopment. It will consist of individually planted panels visible from Wigmores South and Church Road. They will contain different species of plants to add texture and depth..."

Top Ten East Coast Eco Materials
Ecolect Blog,
by Corine
June 16, 2009
Ithaca, NY. "Mother Plants is a woman-owned nursery in upstate New York is dedicated to growing plants for green roofs. They specialize in shallow rooted, drought tolerant species that typically thrive in an extensive green roof climate. Green roofs provide a variety of environmental and energy efficiency benefits to the owner and occupants as well as to the public..."

BAM's Green Rooftop Aviary for Migrating Birds
Inhabitat,
by Jorge Chapa
June 16, 2009
US. "Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) believes it’s time to go above and beyond when designing green rooftops. Exceeding the typical environmental and economical benefits of green roof systems, BAM’s green rooftop design supports a functioning biotope for migrating birds. This rooftop aviary will give our feathered friends a bird’s eye view of Manhattan..."

Developers blue over green roofs
Globe and Mail,
by Terrence Belford
June 16, 2009
Canada. "When Toronto's city council passed a bylaw May 27 mandating green roofs on new commercial, industrial, institutional and high-rise residential construction, its proponents hailed it as a major step toward preserving the environment... The development industry, however, warns that the laws of unanticipated consequences..."

Silicon Valley meets Notre Dame in design shaping up for new 49ers stadium
San Jose Mercury News,
by Mike Swift
June 16, 2009
San Jose, CA. "...There would be a half-acre of solar panels, a "green roof" made of living plants, and office space for a Silicon Valley company that wants a high-visibility address...The structure would be topped by solar panels and a plant-covered living roof, similar to the new California Academy of Sciences..."

Garden in the sky
Malaysia Star,
by Staff
June 16, 2009
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. "Some 35m above the ground, a garden is blooming literally and figuratively. This garden is on top of the new wing of the 1-Utama Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya. Occupying nearly 2,787sqm., the garden is planted with some 500 species of rare tropical and temperate plants, possibly making it the largest rooftop garden in South-East Asia, in terms of variety and number of plants..."

Soak It Up
The Post-Standard,
by Staff
June 16, 2009
Syracuse, NY. "Onondaga County wants you to learn 'green' ways to reduce sewage overflows...Rain gardens - sunken patches of native wildflowers, rushes, ferns, shrubs or small trees that collect and soak up water. Roof gardens - rooftop plantings to absorb water before it even flows off building gutters. Porous sidewalks, built of..."

Highbridge school will go as green as possible
New York Daily News,
by Tanyanika Samuels
June 16, 2009
New York, NY. "Now that a new middle school will be coming to Highbridge, community leaders want to make sure it'll not only be 'green,' but 'platinum green.'...Being that we have very limited parkland in our area, having a green roof usable for activities and that can be incorporated into the curriculum is..."

Valuing buildings' green features is a challenge
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Tyler Graf
June 15, 2009
Portland, OR. "Appraisers are not yet educated in benefits of sustainability, experts say...The problem is that most appraisers know little about sustainable features – such as eco-roofs, recycled materials and high-efficiency energy systems..."

Design on a dime
NJBIZ,
by João-Pierre Ruth
June 15, 2009
New Brunswick, NJ. "...developers are reluctant to pony up money for a green building, especially in the current economy... Vegetative roofs, for example, are much more expensive than traditional roofs, but offer long-term benefits. In such a design, the roof is covered with grasses, low plants and flowers. Cities concerned with storm-water management are looking at green roofs as a means to slow the flow of rain down to the streets..."

White Rooftops May Help Slow Warming
Washington Post,
by David A. Fahrenthold
June 14, 2009
U.S. "Energy Secretary Pitches Low-Tech Idea to Reflect Solar Energy Back Into Space...Making roofs white "changes the reflectivity - of the Earth, so the sunlight comes in, it's reflected back into space," Chu said. 'This is something very simple that we can do immediately..."

Green Roofs on Chicago’s Red Line
AIArchitect,
by Layla Bellows
June 12, 2009
Chicago, IL. "If you think a trip on the El can’t be a pastoral experience, think again...In Chicago’s 48th Ward, an effort to create 50,000 square feet of green roofs is about more than stormwater management. Improving the environment, public health, and the perception of uses of roofs themselves are all on the list of goals..."

Tacoma building so green it needs to be mowed
TheNewsTribune.com,
by C.R. Roberts
June 12, 2009
Tacoma, WA. "Workers install a green roof Wednesday on Pacific Plaza in downtown Tacoma. Recycled material called Tagro was blown and raked into place. The City of Tacoma’s Park Plaza South is undergoing a rebuilding, with floors of office space added on top...So green is Pacific Plaza that it likely will serve as a standard by which other buildings are measured..."

Green roofs, rain barrels, other changes can keep rain water out Central New York sewers
The Post-Standard,
by Charles McChesney
June 12, 2009
Syracuse, NY. "Green roofs, porous pavement, rain barrels, rain gardens and urban orchards could all help reduce the amount of water that rushes into the drains and sewers of Central New York during a storm, according to an environmental expert..."

Wichita City Council to consider $2.7 million green roof for Rounds and Porter building
Wichita Business Journal,
by Daniel McCoy
June 12, 2009
Wichita, KS. "The Wichita City Council will consider next week a loan through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to help fund a $2.7 million vegetated roof...When complete, the entire surface of the 60,000-square-foot Rounds and Porter building roof would be covered with plants..."

New housing guide for London
The Move Channel,
by Catherine Deshayes
June 12, 2009
London, UK. "...six key aspects, which include minimum design standards and levels of quality recommended...Climate change mitigation and response - inline with Code for Sustainable home requirements and with emphasis on mitigating the urban heat island effect, which London and all cities suffer, through living roofs and walls..."

Eco Architecture Taiwan's Center for Disease Control designed with a landscaped roof
Green Cleaning Ideas,
by Staff
June 12, 2009
Taiwan. "In a bid to green the skyline of Taiwan, Studio Shift has designed a modern complex for Taiwan’s Center for Disease Control, which apart from possessing a landscaped roof, comprises of passive and active solar technologies that lowers the carbon footprint of the architecture..."

Green Roofs are Changing Architecture and Planning
treehugger.com,
by Lloyd Alter
June 11, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "This used to be the vision of the future of green roofs: Conventional architecture with a green lid. It is turning out very differently, as green roof technology changes the role of the architect, the way they design buildings..."

DC Government Pays for Your Green Roof
City Renewed,
by Brandon Fuller
June 11, 2009
DC. "A green roof is a great use of the space on top of your building...Qualifying property owners can receive a $5 per square foot grant from the District Department of the Environment, up to $20,000. The project must cover at least 50% of the building’s roof and be 4,000 square feet or less..."

Hammersmith gets community garden in the sky
Community Newswire,
by Staff
June 11, 2009
UK. "...But now, the roof garden offers a gentle idyll, which is such a contrast to everything nearby.' The Hammersmith Lyric garden is one of 46 green community facilities supported by Groundwork London and Marks & Spencer's Greener Living Spaces programme..."

University pledges fewer carbon emissions
The GW Hatchet,
by Emily Cahn
June 11, 2009
DC. "After being labeled one of the least eco-friendly college campuses in the nation last fall by the Sierra Club...So far, Chapple-Brown said the University has built a green roof on the 1957 E Street building and is planning on building two more green roofs on campus..."

Sky Garden Aims High With Water Recycling
MatterNetwork.com,
by Andrea Nocito
June 11, 2009
Philipines. "A shopping complex in the Philippines is planning a little water conservation amidst all the fun. The Sky Garden in Quezon City is a mall complete with a roof garden, a sky dome, a river, waterfalls, and of course, stores and restaurants...."

Ipswich Watershed Gets $1M Worth of Stormwater Retention Projects
Environment News Service,
by Staff
June 11, 2009
Boston, MA. "...The project is one of a series of nine low-impact development and green infrastructure installations that demonstrate techniques that promise to improve water quality and stream flow in the Ipswich River watershed...The vegetated roof absorbs and retains rainwater, reducing erosion and keeping pollutants from entering the river..."

Urban gardens go up the wall
OregonLive.com,
by Ruth Mullen
June 11, 2009
Portland, OR. "Living walls are taking root in Portland...And unlike green roofs, which are rarely seen and enjoyed by the public, these living walls can create instant color and impact. They can also help lower building temperatures in summer and help prevent heat loss in winter..."

A Woods Hole home, guided by green
Boston Globe,
by Jaci Conry
June 11, 2009
Woods Hole, MA. "When Nicole Goldman first encountered her current home here, the yard was so overgrown she could hardly see it from the street...A deck off the room provides terrain for her latest eco-friendly project, a green roof garden planted with succulents sedum, dianthus, and creeping thyme..."

Target Center green roof workers to strike
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
by Abby Simons
June 11, 2009
Minneapolis, MN. "Workers on the Target Center's new green roof are expected to strike this morning over their right to unionize after a clash regarding safe working conditions and pay...Stock representatives have countered that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has visited the site and deemed it safe, and that roofers and landscapers are paid per their jobs..."

Tube Lines makes 'going green' a rooftop priority
Railnews, by
Staff
June 9, 2009
London, UK. "Maintenance and upgrade partner Tube Lines has furthered its 'Go Green' initiative with installation of a 'living roof' on London Underground's new Northern Line control centre in north London...The Sarnafil Sarna Vert living roof was key to minimising the environmental impact of the building..."

GRA Inc. supports UQ research into new Brisbane roof plants
Green Roofs Australia Blog,
by Geoff Wilson
June 9, 2009
Australia. "Green Roofs Australia Inc (Queensland) is strongly supporting the University of Queensland in its proposed research into new native plant cultivars for Brisbane’s future green roofs and green walls..."

Somerville leads the way with new green affordable housing at St. Polycarp
Somerville Journal,
by Auditi Guha
June 9, 2009
Somerville, MA. "A green roof, triple-paned windows that block out highway noise and the creative revitalization of an underused lot made Somerville’s newest affordable housing project a poster child for the state...city's first affordable green roof that was built by Apex Green Roofs and a group of students from an engineering class at the Prospect Hill Academy..."

Seattle Green Building - Harvesting Rain at Columbia City Green
GreenDwellingSeattle.com Blog,
by M. Muhsam
June 9, 2009
Seattle, WA. "...Green builders have taken a hard look at different ways to reduce the amount of water we send to storm water systems and are utilizing the benefits of approaches such as green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and rain gardens...These green roofs are going to work in conjunction with Rainwater Harvesting which will be achieved by the installation..."

Meeting of the Minds: Elite Leaders Meet to Rethink Cities
Daily Green,
by Jim Motavalli
June 8, 2009
World. "Working toward a sustainable future with urban planning and new urbanism... Welcome to the "Meeting of the Minds 2009," a Manhattan conference (the third annual) that aims to take a fresh look at cities. It's sponsored by Toyota, the World Bank, Zipcar, Siemens and a bunch more...Some 80,000 houses are getting green roofs. How do the Europeans manage it? Their cities are for the most part..."

Wichita council wrestles with taking stimulus money
Kansas.com,
by Brent D. Wistrom
June 8, 2009
Wichita, KS. "...Council members agree that the city should be more energy-efficient. But they clash over whether...The city also proposes to spend: - $3.6 million to put a 'green roof' on the Rounds and Porter Building... Council members said several projects, such as the green roof and educational programs, appear to be higher priorities than the LED lights..."

Canada a leader in greening the concrete jungle
CTV.ca,
by Andy Johnson
June 7, 2009
Scarborough, Canada. "...Canada is quietly emerging as a leader in the green roof movement...In B.C., the Vancouver Convention Centre has the largest green roof in Canada. Not far away, the city's flagship library is planted with ground cover and fescues that bring life to the roof in a design intended to evoke the path of the Fraser River..."

Things are looking up for yards
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
by Kathleen Gallagher
June 6, 2009
Milwaukee, WI. "Popular 'green' roofs include plants, patios...The City of Milwaukee and Caruso used the
GreenGrid roof system of trays that was developed by ABC Supply Co. in Beloit and is made and marketed by Weston Solutions, Westchester, PA..."

Up on the Roof
New York Times,
by Francis X. Clines
June 6, 2009
New York, NY. "...Students tend instruments measuring insulation, water conservation and other virtues of green roofs, which Mr. Gaffin says far outlast normal roofs...The city lags far behind Europe in green-roof savvy, but Mr. Gaffin is as patient as his succulents..."

M&S Says Sustainability 'Plan A' Cash Positive
Environmental Leader,
by Staff
June 5, 2009
World. "...cost savings made on climate change and waste initiatives have already made it cash positive...The factory uses around 40% less water and power than a standard comparable garment factory. It also features a grass roof as well as solar light pipes."

Durie's rooftop garden 'a green oasis'
The Age,
by Denise Gadd
June 5, 2009
Melbourne, Australia. "It's World Environment Day, a fitting occasion to open a roof garden on an energy company's building. For designer Jamie Durie it's also an auspicious occasion to espouse the environmental benefits of rooftop gardens to combat carbon emissions and buildings' heat intake, issues besetting cities all over the world...

Rooftop gardens all about growth
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
by Kathleen Gallagher
June 5, 2009
Milwaukee, WI. "Urban agriculture has enormous potential. A year ago, Erik Lindberg rented a boom lift with a bucket and hoisted 15 cubic yards of dirt to the roof of his north side remodeling business. In the process, he planted himself firmly in the middle of a growing urban agriculture movement..."

Growing a green roof at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Examiner.com,
by Rose Field
June 5, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA. "The Green Building revolution is hot in Pittsburgh; our suddenly trendy town is breaking away as a leader in eco-friendly construction and frequently gardens are topping it all off...Sue has chronicled the whole process of building, planting and tending the green roof in photographs..."

Plan for London power station site scaled back
Irish Independent,
by Staff
June 4, 2009‎
London, UK. "Treasury Holdings has made significant changes to its plans for its €4.5bn redevelopment of the Battersea Power Station...The scheme now envisages a green roof and residential apartments topping off Giles Gilbert Scott's iconic Grade II power station, with a series of..."

Mexico City's Plan to Use Green Roofs to Clean the Air
Clean air through green roofs,
by Staff
June 4, 2009
Mexico. "Mexico City is planning 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..."

Youth Project gets $100,000 for 'green' roof in Braddock
Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
By Moriah Balingit
June 4, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA. "A $100,000 Heinz Endowment grant will enable one of the Mon Valley's first "green" roof to be created this summer at the Ohringer Building in Braddock. The community not only hopes to get its first green roof, but it also hopes to build the next generation of green developers..."

Green Up Top
Metromode,
by Kelli B. Kavanaugh
June 4, 2009
Detroit, MI. "Like pretty much every other building component, roofs are going green. If you're late to the game, a green roof is one that is partially or completely covered with vegetative matter...Do-it-yourselfers looking for a small start should check out
Green Roof Blocks. The company makes it easy to green even a portion of a roof with a kit... GreenGrid Roofs is another option..."

RISC garden raising the roof
Wokingham Times,
by Linda Fort
June 4, 2009
Wokingham, UK. "...The Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC) roof garden had been shortlisted in the new Ethical Garden category of the Observer Ethical Awards...The University of Reading also has a remote weather station on the roof which will measure the benefits of green roofs in reducing the warming of our towns and cities..."

London's Athenaeum hotel opens vertical garden
Jamble Magazine,
by Staff
June 4, 2009
London, UK. "An eight story high vertical garden featuring over 260 plant species has been unveiled...the plants are indigenous to the UK, the plant species are specially chosen for their climate, which is a key factor in keeping the green walls alive..."

$12.9 Million in new grants to aid Chesapeake Bay
Virginia Fishing News,
by Staff
June 3, 2009
Richmond, VA. "The District of Columbia Department of the Environment will use its $800,000 grant to install LID techniques such as green roofs, vegetated swales...The Science Museum of Virginia was awarded $700,000 to develop a low-impact development demonstration and training area that will be the first of its kind in central Virginia. The museum will install a green roof, rain collection cistern, porous pavement and other low-impact development...The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has received a $325,000 grant to engage the Harrisonburg community in reducing polluted stormwater runoff to Blacks Run. By the end of the three-year project, more than 200 rain barrels, rain gardens, green roofs..."

Botanic Garden's Green Roof
PSLG Building Industry News,
by Staff
June 3, 2009
U.K. "Ness Botanic Gardens on the Wirral has chosen an
Alumasc ZinCo extensive green roof system to create an environmentally friendly roof for its visitor centre...it can accommodate all categories of Alumasc’s ZinCo Green Roof from extensive, semi-intensive and intensive planting schemes."

Tokyo 'Sea Forest' project
Straits Times,
by Staff
June 3, 2009
Tokyo, Japan. "...As part of the green Games plan, Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara has also promised to add 1000 hectares of green space over a decade, including parks, rooftop gardens and trees planted beside railway tracks..."

InterContinental O'Hare Completes Expansion, Doubles Meeting Space
Business Wire,
Press Release
June 2, 2009‎
Rosemont, IL. "...The cutting-edge development features the region's only fully functional “green” roof, which reduces heating and cooling costs while exemplifying the InterContinental’s environmental stewardship...Two of the greatest achievements in the construction of the Artists Wing are its fully functional “green” roof and wind-powered electricity..."

Green Roofs Can Help Keep Your Summer Cool
About.com,
by Larry West
June 2, 2009‎
U.S. "With the weather heating up and many of us trapped in the city for most of the summer, the idea of finding a cool and pleasant oasis among the mean streets sounds pretty appealing...Green roofs are taking root in cities all over America—from Chicago to Portland—where they are reducing air pollution, capturing carbon dioxide..."

WPI's New 'Green' Residence Hall Named 'Project of the Year' by Construction Association’s N.E. Chapter
WPI News,
by Lorraine U. Martinelle
June 1, 2009
Worcester, MA. "Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s (WPI) environmentally conscious residence hall, East Hall, has won the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) New England Chapter’s 2009 Project of the Year Award, winning in the "Building Construction Under $50 Million" category. The truly unique aspect of East Hall is its green roof, which demonstrates the university's commitment to sustainability..."

Google Australia's new HQ: a peek at the new Googleplex in Sydney
PC World Magazine,
by Amanda Conroy
June 1, 2009
Sydney, Australia. "A peek at Google’s new Sydney office reveals a great environment to relax, play, have fun, eat and collaborate with your colleagues -- and you may get some work done too!...The foyer features a lush green wall of plants — a fitting reflection of the environmental features of the new building..."

Kalpataru Square has been recognised as Asia's first commercial building to get Platinum certificate under USGBC
India PRwire,
Press Release
June 1, 2009
Gurgaon, India. "Kalpataru Square, a prestigious commercial complex developed by Kalpataru Limited, at Andheri, East, in Mumbai has become the first project in Asia to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED). This is the highest ever green building standard in the world from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)...A roof garden is provided which covers over 50% of the exposed roof surface, adding to the heat insulation provided by over-deck insulation..."

Delta launches new luxury lounge
Atlanta Journal Constitution,
by Shelley Emling
May 31, 2009
London, UK. "...Delta Air Lines and the Air France KLM group unveiled the two-level minimalist styled lounge — its first ever co-branded alliance lounge...Most striking is an indoor “living wall” composed of more than 60 different species of plants, a green mix woven together by French botanist Patrick Blanc..."

Shift to carbon-neutral design requires new mindset, architecture professor says
Daily Commercial News,
by Patricia Williams
May 30, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "The leap to “carbon-neutral” design requires a shift in mindset on the part of design professionals...Planting new trees can help compensate for the carbon released during transport of essential materials while incorporating green roofs and living walls can assist in carbon sequestration..."

Getting the Green Roof Right
Archweek,
by Susan K. Weiler and Katrin Scholz-Barth
May 29, 2009
U.S. "Green roofs, whether intensive or extensive, can provide a wealth of benefits on site and beyond. Delivering these benefits successfully requires professional attention to a variety of critical details...and time issues involved in the green roof system must be brought to the attention of the construction management entity."

Roof Gardens Slow to Grow in Arkansas
ArkansasBusiness.com,
by Mark Friedman
May 29, 2009
Little Rock, AK. "Although the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality's headquarters received the Gold Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design rating from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2007, the six-story building could have been even greener...But the ADEQ decided to scrap its plans for the rooftop garden..."

Garden Roofs Blossom in Chicago
ArkansasBusinesscom,
by Mark Friedman
May 29, 2009
Little Rock, AK. "While rooftop gardens have been slow to catch on in Arkansas, Chicago has seen them bloom... Chicago now has more green roofs than any other city in the country...The city also has awarded more than 50 grants of $5,000 to residents and small-business owners to offset the costs of building a green roof..."

National Guard Breaks Ground On “Green” Reserve Center
TriCities.com,
by Heather Seay
May 29, 2009
Johnson City, TN. "...The new Armed Forces Reserve Center will be a first for this area in that it is designed to meet the LEED Silver rating...Innovations that contribute to the building's LEED rating include a green (vegetated) roof, which incorporates low-growing plants in moveable trays..."

Green-roof installers at Target Center raise safety, wage issues
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
by Abby Simons
May 29, 2009
Minneapolis, MN. "...Workers installing a green roof on Target Center say they're underpaid. The project's contractor says that's not so...He defends paying them landscapers' wages, saying a lot of green roof work is landscaping..."

Trinity Episcopal goes green with wing roof
Delaware County Daily Times,
by Staff
May 29, 2009
Swarthmore, PA. "Trinity Episcopal Church will be installing a green, vegetated roof over its Education Wing...the church contracted with JIG Inc. of Philadelphia, a company authorized to install Roofscapes designs, to do the work..."

Of sustainable homes
Deccan Herald,
by Bindu Gopal Rao
May 29, 2009
India. "Green projects Samskruti’s 100-acre residential township is among several green home projects in Bangalore... among the main features of this project are 100 per cent water sustainability, 50-60 per cent energy sustainability, hybrid electricity with green power grid, waste reduction by 90 per cent, vegetable sustainability through community garden and green roofs..."

A roof-full of flora
Economic Times,
by Nirmita Mehrotra
May 29, 2009
India. "Modern cities are facing numerous ecological issues due to high rate of urbanisation, vanishing green areas, and the consequent effects of global warming...A rooftop garden cuts the energy use within the building, especially for cooling. Green roofs are not a new phenomenon. Though we have limited examples to cite in India, it has been a standard construction practice in many countries..."

WIU's multicultural center keeps it green
Macomb Daily Journal,
by Erin McCarthy
May 28, 2009
Macomb, IL. "...Western Illinois University's Multicultural Center is a LEED Silver construction...The green roof reduces the heat-island effect and insulates the space below. It is more durable than traditional roofing..."

Roofing industry key to meeting green targets, says NRC expert
Daily Commercial News,
by Dan O'Reilly
May 28, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "...Not only do they reduce the urban heat effect which can raise temperatures by as much as five per cent compared to rural areas, green roofs promote a feeling of well being...Designing and constructing green roofs, however, requires co-ordination with trades and additional longtime responsibilities for the owner or building manager..."

The World's Greenest Building?
Apartment Finance Today,
by Jerry Ascierto
May 28, 2009
Independence, OR. "Riberio is working on a 57,000 square-foot, mixed-use structure in Independence, Ore., that’s on track to win the highest score of any LEED certified building with 64 out of a possible 70 points...Additionally, enough rainwater will be stored to supply all of the building's laundry, toilet, and irrigation needs, even with a green roof and a 45-foot..."

Greening of the City gala aids Groundwork Somerville
Somerville Journal,
by Staff
May 27, 2009
Somerville, MA. "...NPR's 'Living on Earth' program will be honored with the Golden Trowel Award, and Apex Green Roofs will receive the Grown in Somerville award for its community work focusing on green roofs..."

Council approves stringent green-roof rules
Globe and Mail,
by Jennifer Lewington
May 27, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "Green roofs will be required on new buildings in Toronto starting next year after city council yesterday overwhelmingly adopted the most comprehensive rules of any city in North America...Garden roofs, he added, help conserve rainfall, reduce energy demand and add to the beauty of the city..."

White house, white roofs: Obama's low-cost plan to cut electric bills
WalletPop,
by Bruce Watson
May 27, 2009
D.C. "...Rooftop planting, also known as green roofs, offer a solution that is useful in both the winter and the summer. In the winter, empty plant beds and dead organic material provide insulation from the cold. In the summer, green roofs reflect light into space, convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, and evaporate water, producing a cooling effect..."

Breaking New Ground: Project FROG Embarks on First Energy-Neutral Solution in New England
Business Wire,
Press Release
May 27, 2009
Hartford, CT. "...The building will be the first of its kind in New England, and marks the company’s first zero-net energy solution built in a cold climate...With design features that include a living roof, photovoltaic panels, and advanced sensors, the Center will provide extraordinary teaching and learning..."

Singapore Marina Barrage wins top green infrastructure award
Nanyang100,
by Staff
May 27, 2009
Singapore. "Singapore’s waterfront Marina Barrage wins Green Platinum Award...Key green features at Marina Barrage include its iconic Green Roof, a large rooftop garden which uses one hundred percent recycled plastics and eco-friendly drainage cells, and acts as natural heat insulation for the building..."

HOA's take case by case look at green building
Oak Hill Gazette,
by T.Q. Jones
May 27, 2009
Austin, TX. "As energy costs escalate on every front, Americans are finally beginning to think about alternatives, either in fuel generation to replace what we are losing or lifestyle changes to reduce the amount we need. It's possible both of those might force changes in our neighborhoods, with battles being joined over installing solar panels or wind generators, or replacing your once-lush lawn with a cactus garden..."

Students Go to Drastic Measures to Plant "Green" Roof
Your4State.com,
by Jeannie Flitner
May 26, 2009
Inwood, WV. "With the help of their science teacher, students planted a "green" roof on top of their high school building. The roof reduces run-off temperatures and is more eco-friendly. It also reduces heating and cooling costs and consumption..."

Rooftop gardens sprout in Knoxville
WBIR-TV,
by Beth Haynes
May 26, 2009
Knoxville, TN. "...By providing insulation, rooftop gardens not only save money, they save the environment which is a big reason they're sprouting in cities all over the country...The goal is no watering, except for rain water. A rain barrel will collect runoff and help water the garden during dry months..."

How Would We Green Our Public Housing?
Fast Company,
by Cliff Kuang
May 26, 2009
U.S. "...On that same note, green roofs are more than simply cool concepts: By shading the roof of a building, they reduce electricity spent on cooling. What's more, they can readily be deployed as retrofits to old buildings with roofs already..."

Growing green in the sky with rooftop gardens
SDNN,
by Adam Ward
May 26, 2009
San Diego, CA. "...Green roofs are taking root as a legitimate tool to repair damage to the environment. Several San Diego businesses are hoping to help the green roof movement grow...James Mumford, president of Good Earth Plant Company, has more than 40 plants in 1,600 square feet on the roof of his office..."

Lamron Estate gets green light for green Bucks scheme
Property Week News,
by Jennifer Rigby
May 26, 2009
London, England. "Developer Lamron Estates and LaSalle Investment Management have won planning permission for a new 100,000 sq ft sustainable, speculative office scheme...The plans include a grass roof and the developer is aiming for a BREEAM Excellent rating as 20% of the energy used will be renewable..."

Ontario, Canada Invests in Greening its Office Space
Business Wire,
Press Release
May 26, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "Ontario, Canada is investing approximately $100 million in what is believed to be among the largest ever retrofits in North America, creating 1,000 new jobs and 455,000 square feet of state-of-the-art green office space...The building provides opportunities for energy-efficient building design initiatives such as: Using solar energy and constructing a green roof..."

New buildings
Architecture and Design,
by Gemma Battenbough
May 26, 2009
Melbourne, Australia. "...BENT Architecture has snapped up a $10000 prize for its green roof design for 131 Queen St as part of the Growing Up green roof competition...Monitoring equipment, a centralised roof water collection and irrigation system and a micro-weather station will allow researchers from The University of Melbourne to collect green roof performance data..."

English Nuns Go Green at Their New Convent: Solar Power, a Green Roof, More...
treehugger.com,
by Matthew McDermott
May 24, 2009
UK. "...Among the £4.7 million building's green features are solar panels to provide hot water, a woodchip boiler that will be fuelled by locally-sourced trees and a roof covered in sedum grass to better insulate the buildings and attract local wildlife..."

Metro Louisville's New Green Roof Starting To Grow
Broken Sidewalk,
by Branden Klayko
May 22, 2009
Louisville, KY. "...Over 10,000 plants and four trees make up the new green roof and the the project is already experiencing success. One of the benefits of such a system is increased natural habitat and we saw several birds already making the roof home..."

Quantification of the microclimate modification properties of green roofs in the Urban environment
PHD Physical Geography School of Environment and Development,
by Staff
May 22, 2009
Manchester, UK. "This CASE collaboration between the Geography department at the University of Manchester and Manchester City Council's Green City team will assess the environmental performance of green roofs and will, more specifically, identify the role green roofs can play in modifying the urban microclimate..."

Getting Portland off the grid, and onto the roof
PSU Daily Vanguard,
by Alex Graham
May 22, 2009
Portland, OR. "...Photovoltaic panels, or solar panels, are being combined with the plant-covered “eco-roof” concept in an effort to understand how the two processes interact...The project strives to study the possibility of combining solar panels and green roofs, which have normally been seen as incompatible with one another..."

You Can Do Whatever You Field
Torontoist
, by Marc Lostracco
May 22, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "...Structures like the Metro Central YMCA benefit even better from green roofs because their footprint is squat and wide, which allows them to use less air conditioning, minimize the "heat island" effect, and better mitigate stormwater runoff..."

PoCo's green roof regulations make developer Beedie see red
Tri-CityNews.com,
by Gary McKenna
May 21, 2009
Port Coquitlam, Canada. "The president of one of the largest industrial developers in the province said he will avoid buying land in Port Coquitlam unless the city makes changes to its green roof regulations...Moore said it is important for the city to find a balance between economic, social and environmental standards when developments are put forward..."

Hanging gardens of Manchester boost nature
Manchester City Council,
by Staff
May 21, 2009
Manchester, UK. "Green spaces are appearing above residents’ heads as roofs across the city are being transformed into havens for wildlife thanks to a Manchester City Council campaign...The City Council has helped set up five green roofs across Manchester over the last nine months, and another three are planned across the city..."

Island business focus on service instead of storefronts
Shelter Island Reporter,
by Jo-Ann Robotti
May 21, 2009
Shelter Island, NY. "...businesses have opened that are capitalizing on the interest in all things “green” and the desire of homeowners to curtail energy costs. After spending her earlier career in environmental science and research, Amy Norquist became involved in the green building movement that ultimately led to starting her company called Greensulate, a provider of green roofs and walls...."

Urban islands: Heat Island effect is no vacation
Chico News & Review,
by Lori Brown
May 21, 2009
Chico, CA. "...Heat islands occur when the sun heats exposed urban surfaces, such as roofs and pavement, to temperatures between 50 and 90 degrees...When replacing or installing a new roof, how about going with a live or green roof? Green roofs significantly reduce heat-island effect and can help lower a building’s energy cost for cooling..."

Chelsea goes green
CCTV.com,
by Staff
May 21, 2009
London, UK. "Green issues - like water conservation and urban vegetable gardens - have been one of the leading themes at the most famous garden show in the world -- the Chelsea Flower Show..."

Groundbreaking for NCKU Green Magic School
Business Wire,
Press Release
May 21, 2009
Tainan, Taiwan. "...The building will have three levels above ground and one level underground, housing an international conference hall and demonstrating the green architectural technologies and researches...the light-weight ceramsite made by mud clay dredged from nearby reservoirs can be used for partition walls and ground soils on rooftop garden..."

Citi's Green Data Centers Provide Environmental and Business Benefits
Wall Street & Technology,
by Penny Crosman
May 20, 2009
New York, NY. "Citi has quietly stepped into a leadership role in the "green" data center movement on Wall Street over the past two years...The benefits of the living roof don't stop there. According to Killey, Citi harvests water from the roof, stores it and then uses it for site irrigation..."

US Green Roof Industry Grows By 35 Percent in 2008
PR Newswire,
Press Release
May 20, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, the green roof industry association, is pleased to announce the results from its Fourth Annual Industry Survey of Corporate Members that completed green roof projects in 2008. The survey indicates a U.S. growth rate of more than 35 percent over 2007, representing more than 3.1 million square feet installed in 2008..."

Columbus Square: A New Upper West Side Residential Community
Earthtimes,
Press Release
May 20, 2009
London, UK. "... The five buildings all incorporate energy-efficient features and other components to promote healthy living including the use of solar panels...The five buildings all incorporate energy-efficient features and other components to promote healthy living including the use of solar panels...drought resistant sedum roof planting, and high efficiency irrigation..."

Big green roof planned atop Weave Building
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Sam Bennett
May 20, 2009
Portland, OR. "Skylab Architecture worked closely with city of Portland on design...We tried to create a very sustainable roofscape design and integrate it in a way that users of the building would interact with it...The rooftop will have 2,500 square feet of planted areas..."

Going to Great Heights to Garden
Smith College Grécourt Gate,
Press Release
May 20, 2009
Northampton, MA. "Two rooftop gardens on Smith College’s Ford Hall will support research and relaxation as well as benefit the environment...The installation, commonly referred to as a “green” roof, is an environmentally sustainable feature of the structure that is expected to significantly..."

Their new convention? Building green
Mail Tribune,
by Greg Stiles
May 20, 2009
Medford, OR. "...A model of the “E-co” houses that are planned for a 2.5-acre site near the northeast corner of Kings Highway in Medford shows exterior “green walls” of foliage that will block summer heat from entering windows..."

Meeting focuses on energy conservation
Roanoke Times,
by Jenny Kincaid Boone
May 20, 2009
Roanoke, VA. "A gathering in Roanoke included business owners and public officials...There's a shift this year. Wilhelm estimates that there are 12 to 14 green roofs going up on houses and buildings in the Roanoke and New River valleys...."

No gardeners in Garden City
WildSingapore News,
by Staff
May 20, 2009
Singapore. "Love of greenery does not come naturally to Singaporeans, but landscaper is hopeful of a change in attitudes... As more developers plunge into green roofs, Singapore's landscapers could be motivated to research and develop new green roof technology..."

Grass roof for hi-tech flats
Gazette,
by Staff
May 19, 2009
Essex, UK. "A plan has been put forward to build a grass-roofed block of hi-tech “cutting-edge” eco-flats...The three-storey brick building would have a flat grass roof, with angled solar panels to convert sunlight into energy for the flats..."

New Jacobsen unit mows while at sea
Athletic Turf,
by Staff
May 19, 2009
Charlotte, NC. "...Celebrity Cruise Lines specification for a mower demanded that the machine would produce minimal noise, so that it would not disturb guests relaxing in the area. Their facilities management company, Green Roof Services, then had to source an appropriate mower and contacted The Turf Care Co (TTC), Jacobsen’s distributor in Germany..."

City seeking public input on uses for energy efficiency and conservation block grants
Southeast Indianapolis Communities,
by SEOrganizer
May 19, 2009
Indianapolis, IN. "Energy audits and retrofits of buildings, renewable energy projects and green roofs, are examples of sustainability projects that could launch soon as a result of federal stimulus dollars heading to Indianapolis, and the City's Office of Sustainability is seeking public input to determine more specifically how the funding should be prioritized..."

Green Roofs: Are They Worth the Expense?
New York Times,
by Kate Galbraith
May 19, 2009
New York, NY. "...A key part of Mr. Daley’s vision involves “green roofs” — the idea of putting plants, and even a few trees, on top of buildings. Chicago already has more than 600 'green roofs',...New York has a few green roofs, but it has not prioritized them in the way that Chicago has (or Toronto, which is thinking of making green roofs mandatory for some new buildings)..."

More city buildings cultivate savings by covering roofs with plants
Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
by Sally Kalson
May 19, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA. "Perhaps the most interesting parts of some Pittsburgh buildings are best seen from the roofs... the Heinz 57 Center (formerly Gimbels), which was featured in the 2009 Greenroofs of the World Calendar...Pittsburgh's biggest cluster of green roofs is in Oakland: six on the Carnegie Mellon University campus and..."

Thomas & Hutton wins waterSmart Landscape Challenge
Creative Coast Initiative,
by Karen Gibson
May 18, 2009
Savannah, GA. "...The Square is uniquely positioned on top of a parking deck, where it serves as a roof garden. Senior Landscape Designer Dan Gay said the final design was born out of the hope that Bryan Square would, "act as a model of the waterSmart gardening principles for the public to follow..."

UD groups work to promote sustainable landscapes on campus
UD Daily,
by Staff
May 18, 2009
Newark, DE. "...Another exciting project currently underway on the UD campus is the installation of a green roof on Colburn Laboratory, the chemical engineering building on central campus. The installation of the green roof..."

Arup Associates design for Coventry University
Building Sustainable Design,
by Will Jones
May 18, 2009
U.K. "Coventry University’s new faculty building by Arup Associates is intended to make engineering sexy again...so Arup Associates is providing a tree-lined avenue as a route for the tiny creatures to fly along to the planted roof of the south block, where a roost ..."

Vertical gardens: The height of fashion
London Evening Standard,
by Rowan Moore
May 18, 2009
London, England. "...The architects DSDHA have created the Paradise Park children's centre in Islington with a “green wall” on its upper floor. There are plans to create a “green arch” in Bankside where, ambitiously, plants will grow downwards from the underside of a railway arch. Westfield shopping centre boasts 'one of Britain's largest green walls'..."

Lay a grass roof to keep cool this summer... or falling that, plant Nasturtiums!
University of Reading,
by Staff
May 18, 2009
U.K. "Can plants keep our buildings cool during hot weather and heat waves and help reduce energy consumption?...Planting a dense grass roof is the best option for reducing building temperatures, but growing the climbing annual Nasturtium will also bring benefits..."

O’Loughlin students get new ideas about going green in Greensburg
The Hays Daily News,
by Gayle Weber
May 17, 2009
Greensburg, KS. "...Skylights, a green roof and a geo-thermal heat pump also provide the building with sustainability. The city of Greensburg Sun Chips Business Incubator opened just a few weeks ago and expanded on O'Loughlin students' idea of turning off..."

Palomar West hospital tower takes shape; debut set in 2012
San Diego Union Tribune,
by Pat Sherman
May 17, 2009
Escondido, CA. "...An undulating “green roof” at the west end of the property will use native plants that will help keep the operating rooms underneath it cool in the summer and warm in the winter..."

Up On the (Living) Roof
Nicolette's Comfort & Joy Blog,
by Nicolette Toussaint
May 15, 2009
San Francisco, CA. "...This week's post explores green roofs – planted roofs that offer huge benefits by stemming storm water runoff, cutting heating and air conditioning bills, and reducing air and noise pollution. Green roofs are fine places for birds..."

A Little Something Extra
Lancaster Farming,
by Shakara Tyler
May 15, 2009
Ephrata, PA. "...The Penn State students worked with teachers and dozens of their science students in constructing a “living wall” in the academy's courtyard... The wall, positioned against the side of the building, collects rainwater from the rooftop. Clean water then filters from the bottom of the living wall..."

Plans for MCC facility touted as ‘innovative’
The Maui News,
by Harry Eagar
May 14, 2009
Wailuku, HI. "...the Maui Planning Commission unanimously and enthusiastically approved a special management area permit for a new 34,000-square-foot, $26 million science building...It will have solar photovoltaic panels and rooftop wind turbines, a "green roof" and other features like skylights and light wells..."

Modern OUTrial House Sheltered Beneath a Grassy Hill
Inhabitat, by
Diane Pham
May 14, 2009
Poland. "...By essentially lifting the existing land and placing it on the roof, the OUTrial house maintains a subtle presence and pays service to the surrounding landscape...So while the visual effect may be that of a house built into a grassy knoll, the 180 sqm house is really a free-standing box construction with a grass roof..."

Manchester office block rated 'Excellent'
Green Building Press,
by Staff
May 14, 2009
Wales, UK. "...It has one of the largest atriums in the city and will be the first building in Manchester to have living green walls as well as a green roof supporting supporting biodiversity and local ecology..."

ASTM Committee reports progress from inaugural meetings
ThomasNet Industrial NewsRoom,
Press Release
May 14, 2009‎
U.S. "... ASTM International Committee E60 discussed best practices for sustainability...social and economic requirements for a building that promotes sustainability; and new standards for water stewardship and green roofs..."

PS 6 breaks ground on NYC public schools' first green roof
New York Daily News,
by Rachel Monahan
May 14, 2009
New York, NY. "...Staff, students and Dutt's family celebrated a bittersweet moment Tuesday as they officially broke ground for New York City public schools' first green roof, officially named the Eric Dutt Eco Center..."

Tulsa NINE Project Lofts Go LEED Platinum
inhabitat
, by Alexandria Kain
May 14, 2009
Tulsa, OK. "...Local architect Shelby Navarro pulled out every green design strategy in the book for this project from geothermal heating to a bison-grass green roof and recycled glass floors..."

Roofs Alive: Green Roofs are Good for the Environment
HobbyFarms.com
, by Staff
May 13, 2009
Mission Viejo, CA. "Even hospitals are installing green roofs these days; read more about it and learn a few benefits of growing plants on rooftops...The main benefit of green roofs, according to the Green Roof Research Program at Michigan State University, is to help reduce storm water runoff..."

New Report: Green Buildings Could Save $500 Billion by 2030, Cut Global Warming Pollution 30% by 2050
PennEnvironment,
by Nathan Willcox
May 13, 2009
Philadelphia, PA. “Gov. Rendell, State & Local Leaders Pushing Policies to Promote Green Buildings in PA...Just yesterday, I announced that we would build the first publicly owned green roof in Allegheny County. We're already home to the first LEED Gold..."

Bethel Installs Green Roof
Bethel University News,
by Staff
May 13, 2009
St. Paul, MN. "The green roof on the new Brushaber Commons was installed this week. The roof is one of only a handful of its kind in the Twin Cities area and is covered with just under 4,000 square feet of sedum, a drought-resistant plant material... Bethel used Bachmann’s Green Roof system, which was installed by Mickman Brothers..."

Vilela Building by Joselevich Rascovski Adds Vertical Gardens to Buenos Aires
treehugger.com,
by Paula Alvarado
May 13, 2009
Argentina. "You probably know how much we love buildings with green walls: they cool interiors in the summer, help keep cities cooler by preventing the 'heat island' effect, capture carbon dioxide, and even absorb noise, and invite natural life..."

Village officials hear 'green' roof concept
Catskill Daily Mail,
by Jim Planck
May 13, 2009
Catskill, NY. "Flat surfaces would be utilized for plant growth...which would then help absorb rainwater, rather than have it run off in uncontrolled volume, and potentially lead to erosion and entrainment problems for surrounding land and surface waters..."

Vancouver vertical farm looks like a futuristic resort, but for plants and animals
DVICE,
by Kevin Hall
May 12, 2009
Vancouver, Canada. "What is this, a center for plants? Indeed it is — it's a multi-tiered skyscraper that houses farming and livestock spaces to grow food efficiently in an urban environment. The Harvest Green Tower is a winning design..."

Cities Can Save the Earth
Foreign Policy In Focus,
by Richard Register
May 12, 2009
The World. "...Taller buildings with rooftop gardens and solar greenhouses can be linked by pedestrian connections between rooftops and terraces above ground level, making city centers intimately accessible to people on foot..."

Onorato Plans To Make Courthouse 'Greener'
KDKA,
by Lynne Hayes-Freeland
May 12, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA. "The roof of the county office building on Forbes Avenue is nothing extraordinary right now, but in a few months - it will be transformed into a green roof - complete with a plant garden...temperature controls become much more manageable because the surface will be covered with water proof fabric first - then planted...."

Got Roof Space? Think Sky Garden...
Celsias.com,
by Staff
May 12, 2009
San Francisco, CA. "The concept of rooftop gardens and urban farming is not new, but one San Francisco Bay Area company is testing out a new urban agriculture plan to construct and operate year-round, sustainable growing systems on supermarket rooftops... Berkeley based, Sky Vegetables is the brainchild of Keith Agoada..."

Living roof study may save Ky. plants
Louisville Courier-Journal,
by James Bruggers
May 12, 2009
Louisville, KY. "Imagine using the region's rooftops to help save rare Kentucky plants that are being wiped out by development...Bernheim's Forest's Living Roof project will test plants grown for "vegetated" green roofs -- including a group of native Kentucky plants linked to the thin..."

Low Carbon Zones – platitude or palliative?
Director of Finance online,
by Peter Wognum
May 12, 2009
UK. "... I have outlined several innovative and significant ways for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint that require investment in the short term but that pay back in the medium and long term – take the living roofs example just last week..."

Roofing Technology Report: A collection of BD+C articles on roof design and construction
Building Design & Construction,
by Staff
May 11, 2009
US. "...Whether it's planting a green roof, installing building-integrated photovoltaic systems, or applying coatings or materials to reduce material heat emittance...As the popularity of vegetated roofs grows in the U.S., Building Teams are finding new methods for greening rooftops..."

School's green roof is sound investment
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
by Corinne Lestch
May 11, 2009
St. Louis, MO. "...Following a trend that appears to be gathering momentum, the school in the Central West End is in the process of "going green," and its new green roof is a major step toward that goal...What began as an idea a year ago turned into a reality as Kelly Luckett, president of
Green Roof Blocks of Florissant, passed green mesh bags of soil and compost to the volunteers on the 1,500-square-foot roof with a forklift..."

The sustainably sensible 21st century rooftop
Fort Worth Business Press,
by Daniel Woodroffe
May 11, 2009
Fort Worth, TX. "Long associated with providing shelter from the elements, the rooftop is undergoing an extraordinary renaissance in the 21st century...As green roof technology inevitably becomes more sophisticated, the prevalence and capabilities of such systems will undoubtedly increase in the short- and long-term future..."

Alumnus Shares Green Building Perspective with CBA Students
Fordham University,
by Gina Vergel
May 11, 2009
New York, NY. "The deck surface of the green roof will be covered by a layer of low-maintenance plantings, which help to reduce city “heat island” effects, stormwater runoff, noise, air conditioning costs and heat demand. Together with the low-flow plumbing devices, the green roof will save more than 600,000 gallons of water annually..."

A Green Building, for Those Without Much of the Green Stuff to Spare
New York Times,
by Susan Dominus
May 10, 2009
New York, NY. "...Two green roofs? A sculpture garden? What, no indoor pool? Given the current citywide crunch in affordable housing, given our assumptions about green goods as status symbols, it’s worth wondering how the social and environmental benefits of a green building are weighed against the additional costs..."

San Diego: Eco-roofs will crown soon-to-debut Hotel Indigo
Los Angeles Times,
by Susan Derby
May 10, 2009
San Diego, CA. "...Part of its environmentally focused design features what will likely be downtown's first “eco-roofs.” The ninth-floor terrace and 12th-floor rooftop will hold native plants and shrubs that will help reduce heating and air-conditioning as well as filter storm-water runoff..."

Green Roof Insurance and Warranties
Environmentalism.Suite101.com,
by Sharon Russell
May 9, 2009
The World. "What You Should Know About Protecting Your Green Roof Investment...Green roofs offer many economic and environmental benefits to homeowners. But, before you install a green roof on your home, take the time to verify and understand how you will be covered if something goes wrong..."

Gardens in the sky
Singapore Real Estate,
by Staff
May 9, 2009
Singapore. "Garden terraces on high-rise buildings are a growing idea...Over at RiverGate, its sky gardens are made up of a series of public and private gardens and balconies which give the development a green and ecologically harmonious appearance on Singapore's skyline..."

Green expo showcases area's best energy saving eco-friendly innovations
Somerville Journal,
by Auditi Guha‎
May 8, 2009
Somerville, MA. "Green roofs, solar power and handmade European city bikes were all part of a green expo organized by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce...Apex Green Roofs provided a mini model to demonstrate how green renovations can help businesses and developers..."

County officials worry that new state stormwater policy will encourage rural development
Charlottesville Tomorrow,
by Daniel Naim
May 8, 2009
Charlottesville, VA. "...The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has proposed a new set of stormwater management guidelines that could have the unintended consequence of promoting low-density rural development...a development can meet the standards by incorporating something from a select list of Best Management Practices, which includes green roofs, rainwater collection devices, and permeable pavement..."

County dedicates new communications center
TMCnet,
by Staff
May 8, 2009
Olathe, KS. "A new $21 million Johnson County emergency communications center was dedicated this week in Olathe...The building is highly insulated with an 11000-square-foot "vegetated green" roof that will improve energy efficiency and absorb rain water..."

An invitation to outdoors
Kentucky.com,
by Susan Smith-Durisek
May 9, 2009
Lexington, KY. "...a rain garden with water-holding and purifying tupelo and bald cypress trees; water for flushing toilets harvested from a rooftop gathering system and stored in an underground cistern...The distinction between outside and inside is softened by the use of timber-framed glass walls and arbor structures, a roof planted with native grasses..."

Up on the roof: SFMOMA's ultra chic rooftop garden
Examiner.com,
by George Calys
May 8, 2009
San Francisco, CA. "Ever since Nebuchadnezzar's big urban redevelopment project (also known as the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon), rooftop gardens have been one of the coolest features a building could have... when the public gets its first glimpse of the new rooftop sculpture garden at San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)..."

Vegetated Roofs and Walls Do More than Please the Eye
GreenLivingIdeas.com,
By Mary Eisenhart
May 8, 2009
U.S. "There's nothing more pleasing than driving through an established neighborhood and taking in the architectural scenery and the manicured lush landscape...Greening a home’s walls improves its visual quality as well as its environmental functioning..."

Study will look at combining solar panels, eco-roofs
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Staff
May 8, 2009
Portland, OR. "Researchers at Portland State University this summer will begin a three-year study on the integration of solar panels and eco-roofs on rooftops. The researchers are working to determine if shading provided by solar panels could benefit from the growth of green roof vegetation..."

Green Roof
KUOW NPR,
by Irene Noguchi
May 8, 2009
Seattle, WA. "...It's a green roof, and an example of how Seattle developers continue to incorporate more sustainable features in the designs of their buildings...There are other green roofs in the city, but the Gates Foundation roof is one of the largest in Seattle..."

Building Green: Keeping Up With it All
The Epoch Times,
by Charlotte Cuthbertson
May 7, 2009
New York, NY. "Spending hours wading through piles of new green laws and incentives could produce a hefty carbon footprint in itself...Green roofs offer additional benefits such as improved air quality, insulation for both improved energy efficiency and noise reduction, and mitigation of the urban heat island effect..."

'Walkie Talkie' Wins Approval in London
New York Times,
by Kevin Brass
May 7, 2009
London, UK. "...The tower would be topped by a “sky garden,” billed as the “highest accessible park in London.” Mr. Viñoly's design attracted controversy from the start..."

Green roof proposal faces withering criticism
GlobeandMail.com,
by Jeff Gray
May 7, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "The revised bylaw also lowers the minimum square footage that would require a green roof (to 2,000 square metres from 5,000). It also makes green roofs mandatory for residential buildings that are 20 metres high (six storeys) or taller, down from a minimum of 23 metres as originally proposed..."

Retailers mustn't cut back on being green: study
International Business Times,
by Mark Potter
May 6, 2009‎
The World. "Retailers, seeking to cut costs in the economic downturn, need to continue investing in environmental sustainability if they want to retain customers, according to a report...The 70,000 square foot green roof is seen at the new Wal-Mart during the grand opening in Chicago..."

Green prefab goes Lego
Mother Nature Network,
by Matt Hickman
May 6, 2009
Oakland, CA. "...The legoSolaire, on display now at the Smart Home exhibit, is an uncannily faithful facsimile of the original structure right down to the green roof... To get kids excited about the relationship between green building and the health of our planet..."

Audubon Center: Made in the Glades
AudubonMagazine.org,
by Frank Graham Jr.
May 7, 2009
New York, NY. “...On the roof is a kind of thermal blanket—a garden of native plants, including cactus, sedum, Indian paintbrush, and grasses (short varieties that won’t droop over the roof’s corners), grown in six inches of enriched soil. The roof garden insulates the building against extreme heat and cold,” Robyn says. “And its benefits don't stop there. It absorbs a million gallons of..."

Green roofs part Two
TheFifthEstate.com.au,
by Liz Morgan
May 6, 2009
Australia. "...Do green roofs actually make a difference? The short answer would appear to be yes; there are proven stormwater management and energy saving benefits, not to mention aesthetics. How much of a difference is contestable. The most extensive modeling of the urban-scale benefits of green roofs in the United States has been done in New York..."

Harvest Green's Vision of Vertical Urban Farming in Mixed-Use Buildings
Fast Company,
by Ariel Schwartz
May 6, 2009
Vancouver, Canada. "Romses Architects' Harvest Green Project, a winning entry in Vancouver's "The 2030 Challenge," explores urban vertical farming in mixed-use buildings...A rainwater cistern on top of the tower will provide irrigation for on-site crops and roof gardens. In addition to farm and garden facilities..."

Benefits, Risks & Liabilities of Green Roofs
Consilience: The Blog,
by Geoff White
May 5, 2009
U.S. "Green roofs have been a part of building for over a thousand years. The current green building movement has, however, had the greatest impact on the growth of the green roofing industry...In order to mitigate liability, the stakeholders in a project that features a green roof should clearly detail their expectations and performance requirements in their contracts..."

Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom
Forbes.com,
by Courtney Boyd Myers
May 5, 2009
New York, NY. "...Today's most popular urban garden trend is the "green roof" or roof garden. According to Nigel Rollings, who's designed and installed gardens in New York... Roof gardens also expand our outdoor living space and provide more habitats for birds..."

The Green (or Sustainable) Building: Part II - Aesthetics, Ambience and Synergy
The Green Economy Post,
by Chris de Morsella
May 5, 2009
U.S. "This, the second article in our series on green (sustainable) buildings examines the aesthetics and ambiance of green buildings, using green roofs to illustrate how additional synergistic benefits can be achieved without compromising the primary green design goals..."

The Green (or Sustainable) Building: Part I - What is the Green Building DNA?
The Green Economy Post,
by Chris de Morsella
May 4, 2009
U.S. "What is meant when someone says “green building” — what exactly are they talking about?...Some green roofs for example are creating “natural habitats” right in the middle of some of our largest cities. These are synergistic benefits that are in addition to the primary goals of increasing energy efficiency and water efficiency for which the green roof is used..."

UA Landscape Architecture Laboratory Wins Two Design Awards
University of Arizona News,
Press Release
May 4, 2009
Tucson, AZ. "...A green roof laboratory currently under design will become experimental roof garden to test what southwest plant species can survive on a roof. It also will house solar panels that will generate 10 kilowatts of electricity to help power the building."

Latest Article on Green Roofs
The Orchard Studio,
by Emma Bond
May 4, 2009
U.S. "My article on green roofs has come out this week in the The Bristol Magazine as well as the Bath Magazine, which I am very pleased about! The more I read and research green roofs, the more excited and convinced I become of the need... reducing the devastating effects of water run-off and flooding..."

Now in NYC: Alive Structures Offering New Green Roof Tours for Wildflower Week
GreenBuildingElements.com,
by Lucille Chi
May 3, 2009
New York, NY. "...Together, with the most creative native gardeners in the city, Alive Structures will be giving tours of their rooftop gardens at NYC wildflower week...Their Green Roof systems use “thick root barriers, drainage mats made from recycled plastic, and an erosion blanket to insure the protection and functionality of the roof..."

Green Roofs for our cities
CityCaucus.com,
by Eric Mang
May 2, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "...Cities like Vancouver are finding the myriad benefits of green roofs – better insulation for buildings...Chicago, Toronto’s sister city, leads North America in green roofs. This could be good news for Torontonians..."

Builders want red light on green roof bylaw
YourHome.ca,
by Tracy Hanes
May 2, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "A Tuesday meeting may determine whether Toronto will become the first city in North America to make green roofs mandatory for new condos, office...representing GTA builders and developers, is urging the city to instead adopt a voluntary green roof pilot project..."

New Building at SAP North America's Philadelphia-Area Campus Features Energy-Efficient, Sustainable Design
CSRwire.com,
Press Release
May 1, 2009
Newton Square, PA. "A suburban office building with a grass roof, toilets that use rainwater for flushing and an air-conditioning system that makes its own ice for cooling?...Rainwater from the green roof and other areas is collected in a 50,000-gallon cistern, which supplies water for landscape irrigation..."

Really Turning ‘Green' in Mansfield, CT
Connecticut Real Estate,
by Elaine Burns
May 1, 2009
Mansfield, CT. "Green Roofs - More than just an adjective and not new to Connecticut...Another little caveat I found states that green roofs can reduce peak energy demands up to 75% for businesses, but the average homeowner utilizing a green roof reported 20-25% reduction in heating and cooling costs..."

New £7.2m build to start at The College Ystrad Mynach
FEnews.co.uk,
by Staff
May 1, 2009
Wales. "...In the building of the new block, The College will be aiming to achieve BREEAM (BR Environmental Assessment Method) excellence rating. Plans are ahead to include a biomass boiler, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting and a ‘green roof’..."

NAR Recognizes School of the Future Design Winners
International Business Times
, by Stephanie Singer
May 1, 2009
Washington, DC. "...Green building and sustainability principles are prevalent in their design, which includes recycled jean-packed walls, a green roof, greywater recycling...The design from Charles Hart Middle School would use bio walls and a green roof to insulate the school and improve air quality. The green roof would also be used as an outdoor classroom..."

Sustainable developments receive grants from city
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Tyler Graf
April 30, 2009
Portland, OR. "Green Investment Fund aims to help three Portland housing projects...The new building is targeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification. To achieve that goal, the building plans to include a system for harvesting rainwater and an eco-roof with an outdoor terrace...."

Eco-Roofing Installed at Portstewart Strand Centre
Build.ie,
by Staff
April 29, 2009‎
Northern Ireland. "A ZinCo green roof system from sustainable roofing specialists
Alumasc has been chosen for the new National Trust Visitor Centre at Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry... Extensive green roofs offer greater ecological benefits than other planting options and will fully support the rich community of plants..."

URA, NParks introduce schemes to promote more sky gardens in S'pore
Channel News Asia,
by Timothy Ouyang
April 29, 2009
Singapore. "...NParks is spending $8 million over the next three years in cash incentives to co-fund up to half the cost of installing green roofs. A green roof is defined as a lightweight growing system, which requires a proper selection of plant material for easy maintenance...NParks plans to transform some 9 hectares of existing rooftops into green roofs over the next three years..."

Plants for Extensive Green Roofs
Environmentalism.Suite101.com,
by Sharon Russell
April 29, 2009
World. "Selecting Vegetation for Shallow Substrates and Harsh Conditions...Green roofs create a unique micro climate that must be considered to ensure plants flourish and perform..."

Grass-roofed paper processing plant opens
letsrecycle.com,
by Staff
April 29, 2009
London, England. "...A £4 million waste paper processing facility with one of the largest grass roofs in the UK has opened in Earls Barton, five kilometres east of Northampton...The facility has a curved roof which means that its Sedum grass covering gives the facility the appearance of a green..."

Singapore To Green Up Tall Buildings
Bernama.com,
by Staff
April 29, 2009
Singapore. "Singapore today launched a new initiative that will literally green up high-rise buildings ...Building developers would be encouraged to incorporate both ground greenery and sky rise greenery in the form of sky terraces and rooftop gardens..."

Rooftop garden offers a respite from hustle and bustle of the city
Malaysia Star,
by Yip Yoke Teng
April 29, 2009
Malaysia. "As many as 500 species of rare tropical and temperate plants are flourishing...Fondly named the Secret Garden, the 2787-sq metre rooftop garden is certainly a convenient and cost-free respite if you happen to be weary and dreary of the..."

$112M engineering building design approved
Windsor Star,
by Don Lajoie
April 29, 2009
Windsor, Canada. "The University of Windsor’s board of governors approved Tuesday the design and budget...The building, which will feature Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design components such as a 'living wall' of plants, a green roof, will house 40 and..."

$5.3 Million Green Roof Project Underway at Minneapolis Target Center
FOX 9 News,
by Patrick Armijo
April 28, 2009
Minneapolis, MN. "...Crews are replacing the building's roof with an environmentally-friendly green roof. The project is not cheap. The city is paying $5.3 million dollars to...But the green roof is expected to last much longer: up to 40-50 years, verses 20 years for a conventional roof..."

Atlanta Botanical Garden unveils expansion
Atlanta Business Chronicle,
by J. Scott Trubey
April 28, 2009
Atlanta, GA. "...Started in 2003, the expansion includes a 10000-square-foot eco-friendly visitors center that features a tri-level living roof featuring seasonal and permanent plants, a new “green” parking deck and the first phase of a five-acre shade garden..."

The Montessori Academy to build $1 million green school
MiamiHerald.com,
by Whitney Sessa
April 28, 2009
Miami Beach, FL. "The Montessori Academy at St. John's in Miami Beach is building a green school complete with a vegetated 'living roof' and other eco-friendly features...Not to be confused with the popular roof gardens, the living roof, also known as a green roof, will use green technology, including a cistern that will..."

HCA's regeneration arm transforms derelict Newcastle industrial site into modern offices
24dash.com,
by Jon Land
April 28, 2009
Hereford, UK. "...With ‘green’ roofs, Japanese-style facades, mezzanine... The office exteriors incorporate a 'living' sedum roof to reduce rainwater run off and a Kalwall wall-to-ceiling panelling system that diffuses all the..."

The Green House of the Future
Wall Street Journal,
by Alex Frangos
April 27, 2009
The World. "What will the energy-efficient house of the future look like? It could have gardens on its walls...The roof also insulates and provides an outdoor garden. McDonough designed a similar 'green roof' for a Ford Motor Co. factory -- one of the first large US buildings with that design..."

$350M for Greening West Coast Govt. Buildings
GlobeSt.com,
by Brian K. Miller
April 27, 2009
San Francisco, CA. "More than $350 million will be spent on 'High Performance Green Building Modernizations'...Buildings on the list with 'seriously deteriorated roofs' will be replaced with integrated photovoltaic roof membrane, a green roof or a cool roof membrane..."

More green, blue spaces
Straits Times,
by April Chong
April 27, 2009
Singapore. "Within the next two decades, new parks, waterbodies and other green areas will spring up in urban Singapore....In addition, nature will extend upwards with another 50 ha of skyrise greenery planned by 2030, including 9ha of green roofs on top of multi-storey carparks..."

Sky-high gardening
Independent Collegian,
by Justin Potter
April 27, 2009
Toledo, OH. "...The building, which is currently under construction, will include a 'green roof' — a garden on the top of the building...The entire complex is scheduled to cost approximately $15.4 million, according to UT’s Web site. However, the green roof won’t cost much more than the roofs found on other buildings around campus..."

DePaul University's New Science Building
Associated Construction Publications,
by Staff
April 27, 2009
Chicago, IL. "... For additional future savings to the university, the new science center was constructed with highly reflective roofing materials along with a partially vegetated roof surface and reflective paving to reduce heat absorption..."

Up there with the best
The Australian,
by Holly Kerr Forsyth
April 25, 2009
Sydney, Australia. "Where would you start when faced with the challenge of turning 3000sqm of somewhat desolate inner-city roof space into a green haven...If the rooftop garden is not intended for heavy traffic, a soil profile of 100mm-200mm will support succulents; shrubs, grasses and turf..."

A victory for veggies
Calgary Herald,
by Donna Balzer
April 25, 2009
Calgary, Canada. "...Green walls and green roofs were part of the mix there — here in Calgary, I recently fielded questions from a reader who wondered if vegetables could be grown on a green roof. Yes, I answered..."

Living green in Hoboken's national pacesetter condos
The Jersey Journal,
by Carly Baldwin
April 25, 2009
Hoboken, NJ. "Hailed as the first high-rise of its kind, the Garden Street Lofts building was officially opened...The green roof was designed to reduce carbon monoxide emissions into the air. It collects storm water, reducing the burden on Hoboken's aging storm drains...."

Climate-proofing: Severe weather defence is still low priority
Financial Times,
by Sarah Murray
April 24, 2009
London, England. "One feature that is a means of reducing energy consumption is also a useful tool for managing extreme climate events: the green roof. While planted roofs cool the floors below them they can also, during severe storms, act as giant sponges, soaking up water and delaying the high-volume run-off that can create problems for sewerage and drainage systems...."

2009 Green Toronto Awards Winners
Green GTA,
by Staff
April 24, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "The Green Toronto Awards for 2009 have now been awarded...The Green Roof Award recognizes an individual, company or project contributing to a healthy and beautiful city through the environmental, economic and social benefits of green roofs and walls. Winner: Mahogany Management. Finalists: Gardens in the Sky & Paul Fryer..."

'Home, sweet green home' at Garden Street Lofts
The Jersey Journal,
by Staff
April 24, 2009
Jersey City, NJ. "Just in time for Arbor Day, today was the official opening of Garden Street Lofts, an environmentally friendly condo...The green roof was designed to reduce carbon monoxide emissions into the air. It collects storm water, reducing the burden..."

Rooftop garden grows bounty of benefits for elderly
The Toronto Observer,
by Victoria Wells
April 24, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "...The housing complex, at 2040 Don Mills Rd., is home to a new rooftop garden designed to be accessible for seniors with disabilities and starting in May, residents will fill the raised beds with vegetables and flowers...."

Seattle Green Building-Columbia City's Green Roofs
GreenDwellingSeattle.com,
by Matt Muhsam
April 24, 2009
Seattle, WA. "...I am talking about our roofs and roof-top decks; and more specifically 'Green Roofs'. In our ongoing series following the construction of Columbia City Green, we want to tell you about the green roofs they have designed into the homes and the positive contribution they make to the urban environment..."

On top of things: Simon Roofing joins green effort
Youngstown Vindicator,
by Denise Dick
April 24, 2009
Youngstown, OH. "The company has a vegetative roof to improve energy efficiency...'Simon also installed a rooftop garden as part of the corporate sustainability program,' Dolansky said. “It’s called a vegetative roof..."

National Children's Museum LEED Design
Jetson Green,
By Preston Koerner
April 23, 2009
Washington, DC. "On Earth Day, the National Children's Museum unveiled plans for a new building...a green roof will absorb rainwater, improve thermal insulation, and reduce heat island effect..."

Citi, Comcast and McDonald's Showcase LEED at Major Buildings
CoStar Group,
by Andrew C. Burr
April 23, 2009
Bethesda, MD. "...The cavernous, 232,000-square-foot facility -- Citi uses it as an IT hub for Europe, Africa and the Middle East also includes vegetated roofing and a striking “green” wall (think Wrigley Field) on its northeast face that is irrigated with collected rainwater..."

Completion of the NIH Green Roof
The Knipfing Report,
by Dominic M. Knipfing
April 23, 2009
Bethesda, MD. "Tuesday, April 21, 2009 marks the day of completion of the National Institute of Health Green Roof - the final project I managed with Furbish Company. I received many lessons from the deconstruction and construction of this roof..."

Every Day is Earth Day in New Orleans
A Voice for Children,
by Staff
April 23, 2009
New Orleans, LA. "...This fall, students in grades 2-8th grades planted more than 200 planter boxes that now make up the 3-tiered green roof. The school's staff and students researched native plant types and learned about the environmental benefits..."

HUD Secretary Donovan opens green roof at Washington DC Housing Authority's Regency House
HUD Press Release,
by Staff
April 22, 2009
Washington, DC. "...and other elected officials at the "Greening of Public Housing" event at the D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA) property, Regency House in Northwest D.C. Secretary Donovan officially opened the building’s new 'green' roof on Earth Day..."

New St. E Med Center To Get 'Green' Roof
kypost.com,
by Staff
April 22, 2009
Covington, KY. "The new St. Elizabeth Medical Center under construction in Covington features an environmentally friendly roof. Once it's finished the top of the building will be covered with a variety of plants to make it a 'green roof.' This feature will help cut down on stormwater..."

National Lakeshore to receive $501000 in stimulus funds
Post-Tribune,
by Gitte Laasby
April 22, 2009
Merrillville, IL. "...Another great sustainable project, the green roof, will be accessible to the Dunes Learning Center. The Park Service will also be able to fund removal of invasive species - critical to protecting wildlife and reducing flooding at the..."

Sky's the limit for Melbourne gardens
The Age,
by Natalie Craig
April 22, 2009
Melbourne, Australia. "...A City of Melbourne competition to design a green roof for a major office building is aimed at showing landlords that green roofs can be affordable, easy to maintain and can save energy and reduce stormwater run-off...."

Homeless people create 'showpiece garden' for Chelsea Flower Show
24dash,
by Jon Land
April 22, 2009
Hereford, UK. "Groups of homeless people from around the country have jumped at the chance to get involved...The centrepiece of the garden is a huge vertical green wall of plants, measuring 65 feet by seven feet, and incorporating 4000 young and tender plants..."

Local companies are booming as green efforts take hold
The Virginian-Pilot,
by Scott Harper
April 22, 2009
Norfolk, VA. "Mike Perry remembers the jokes and snickers when, in 2000, he and his wife mortgaged their lives to start a company, Building Logics, focused on a single product: 'green' roofs. A sprawling green roof atop a sewage treatment plant owned by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District..."

Green Wall Research Funding Awarded To University of Maryland and British Columbia Institute of Technology
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities,
Press Release
April 21, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) congratulates the University of Maryland and the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Centre for Architectural Ecology on their successful applications to conduct leading edge Green Wall research..."

Toronto City Hall gets $21 M green makeover
National Post,
by Allison Hanes
April 21, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "...The city will spend $2.3 million for a green roof, and $6.8 million to make the building more energy efficient...'The engineering studies show that if all the roofs that could have green roofs did, you'd lower the temperature on a hot summer day by about 2 degrees..."

First experiments with green roofs under way in area
Joplin Globe,
by Andy Ostmeyer
April 21, 2009
Joplin, MO. "McAlester is the executive director of the Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center, which has one of the first green roofs in Southwest Missouri... Green roofs — roofs covered with live plants — are one alternative to the traditional roof surface..."

Staying green in Baltimore
Baltimore Sun,
by Ethan Goldberg & Michelle Deal-Zimmerman
April 21, 2009
Baltimore, MD. "There's nothing like Earth Day to make travelers reflect upon the burden of our footsteps across the planet...A view looking down on one of two green roofs at the Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel...

"Green Roof at Zoo, Solar Lights at Bus Stops Get Funding
WFPL News,
by Stephanie Sanders
April 21, 2009
Louisville, KY. "The Louisville Zoo will begin installation of a new ‘green roof' at its herpaquarium, thanks to an earmark secured by Congressman John Yarmuth..."

DC planners topping off H Street rehab with green
Washington Business Journal,
by Vandana Sinha
April 21, 2009
Washington D.C. "Environmental planners are envisioning a new look for H Street in Northeast D.C...A $3 million grant, Loveland said, could pay for green roofs across the H Street corridor, train 40 green roof apprentices..."

Green roofs are a cool idea
TheFifthEstate.com.au,
by Liz Morgan
April 21, 2009
Australia. "First of a two part article on green roofs…One practical solution, and a relatively cheap and resource-friendly one, for lowering temperatures in built-up environments is to ‘green’ roof spaces...notable exception of Germany, where green roofs have been championed by state authorities since World War II..."

Green and growing roofs
Times Colonist,
by Staff
April 20, 2009
Victoria, Canada. "The West Coast has long had a reputation for green, thanks to lush coastal forests...The city the rest of Canada loves to hate is poised to become the first in North America to make green roofs mandatory on most new buildings..."

The reroofing of government
Federal Times,
by Tim Kauffman
April 20, 2009
U.S. "...Completed in December, it's one of the few green roofs topping federal buildings in DC and beyond...But perhaps the biggest benefit of a green roof is the ability to manage storm water runoff, which is a significant issue..."

Galef pushing anti-idling law, promoting green roofs
Legislative Gazette,
by Edward J. Carr
April 20, 2009
Albany, NY. "The second bill Galef proposed develops standards for the installation and maintenance of green roofs. These roofs are actually gardens that cover the top of a building..."

ISU leading the way in sustainability in College of Design building addition
News Service: Iowa State University,
by Staff
April 20, 2009
Ames, IO. "...The 'living' roof consists of 12 varieties of low-growing, quick-absorbing and drought-tolerant plant sedums. The sedum roof can absorb and hold 80 percent of the water fallen on it enabling the roof to evaporate the water back into the..."

EARTH DAY Series: Atlanta's Residential Green Roofs and Green Homes
Examiner.com,
by Cloud Conrad
April 19, 2009
Atlanta, GA. "...The vegetated roof on 81 Weatherby is a modular extensive green roof system which employs a series...I could go on about green roofs and will if given the opportunity..."

A rose by any other name is still an alien species
The Japan Times,
by Edan Corkill
April 19, 2009
Tokyo, Japan. "...That's gardener Akemi Sugii's perplexing heads-up for anyone planning a visit to next week's open days of the Ark Hills rooftop garden she manages in Tokyo's upmarket Akasaka district..."

Oregon's first wine-country resort nears completion
OregonLive.com,
by Dana Tims
April 17, 2009
Newberg, OR. "...Photovoltaic cells on one roof section, for instance, will produce nearly 10 percent of The Allison's power. A 'green roof' of soil and various plantings on another section will help retain virtually all rainwater on the property..."

Local governments set targets to battle climate change
Portland Tribune,
by Steve Law
April 17, 2009
Portland, OR. "...City and county leaders are working on a new climate action plan...Add 43 acres of ecoroofs (rooftop gardens). The city and county also pledged to support curbside recycling of food waste, which now takes up 20 percent of landfill space...."

Toronto Mulls Mandatory Green Roofs
New York Times,
by John Lorinc
April 16, 2009
U.S. "After a high-level debate about the virtues of green roofs, the Toronto city council has found itself confronting a gritty political dilemma...As it happens, subsidies and by-laws aren’t the only policy tools available for green roof promotion..."

Green Space Rooftops Blossoming Around The World
Impact Lab,
By Zeus
April 16, 2009
World. "...In Tokyo, where the 'urban heat island' phenomenon has raised local temperatures by several degrees, city officials are mandating green roofs like this one to make buildings more efficient and bring temperatures down..."

10 Sustainable Buildings
World Of Technology Blog,
by Mayank
April 16, 2009
World. "...Evaporative cooling is the the cooling effect of green roofs. In green roofs, the water in plants, like sedum, evaporates into the hot air, which cools the air. This process is similar to the way sweating cools our skin..."

Lansing plants seeds on park center roof
Lansing State Journal,
by Susan Vela
April 16, 2009
Lansing, MI. "There are 90 trays of sedum - from the common hens-and-chicks variety to creepier stock - atop Lansing's first-ever 'green roof.'...Plants soon will spring from the soil's surface, another testament to the city's commitment to a cleaner, greener Lansing..."

Up on the Roof
National Geographic,
by Verlyn Kinkenborg
April 16, 2009
The World. "If buildings sprang up suddenly out of the ground like mushrooms, their rooftops would be covered with a layer of soil and plants...Green roofs turn the negative space of an arid roofscape into a positive—a collaboration with nature..."

Carrot top? Green roof to feed homeless in Honolulu
Honolulu Weekly,
by Matthew Lynch
Apr 15, 2009
Honolulu, HI. "The Institute of Human Services (IHS) is installing a rooftop aquaponics garden on its Iwilei Women’s and Children’s Homeless Shelter...Leyla Cabugos, the botanist responsible for conducting UH Mänoa’s first green roof master’s thesis research project..."

The Greening Of MetroWest
Worcester Business Journal,
by Eileen Kennedy
April 15, 2009
Worcester, MA. "A select group of Natick homeowners will have a bird's eye of view of the area from New England's biggest roof garden...The garden roof itself was installed by Chicago's American Hydrotech Inc. The science behind the roof includes a waterproof membrane, a root barrier..."

New campus sustainability projects announced
William and Mary News,
by Staff
April 15, 2009
Williamsburg, VA. "...Green Roof Feasibility Study...To provide a green roof testing plot for evaluation of green roof design and maintenance characteristics. Project will allow projections of cost and continuing maintenance requirements needed to evaluate feasibility..."

The Greening of the Work Force
ABC News,
by Roger Fortuna and Imaeyen Ibanga
April 15, 2009
Boston, MA. "The traditionally tough, blue-collar neighborhood of Southie in south Boston is on the forefront of a "green" revolution...Building a better facility meant learning a new set of skills such as installing a living roof made of soil and plants that sucks up carbon from dirty city..."

It's Easy Being Green: The United States’ Tallest Green Building?
Center For American Progress,
by Staff
April 15, 2009
U.S. "...skyscrapers are following suit, discovering that green renovations pay for themselves with higher income... Other initiatives include looking at renewable energies, such as solar and wind power at roof level, and the installation of green roofs, which could include the tallest green roof in the U.S...."

Toronto wants mandatory green roofs
National Post,
by Allison Hanes
April 14, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "Toronto is poised to become the first city in North America to make green roofs mandatory on most new buildings and set standards for their construction, under a policy..."

Green walls of China
Mother Nature Network,
by PlentyMag.com
April 14, 2009
Asia. "Vertical vegetated walls are popping up in cities throughout Asia: As green roofs continue to top off buildings in the US, other visible but equally verdant structures are sprouting in many Asian cities..."

La Quinta Inns & Suites Opens New Hotel in Downtown Chicago
PR Newswire,
Press Release
April 14, 2009‎
Chicago, IL. "...To help reduce the carbon footprint, this La Quinta hotel is doing its part to create a more energy-efficient...The hotel will also participate in Chicago's Green Roof Program which helps conserve energy by lowering air temperatures and reducing 'urban heat island effect'..."

NY Governor Paterson Announces $38 Million For Drinking Water And Sewage Treatment Projects
All American Patriots,
Press Release
April 14, 2009
New York, NY. "New York Governor David A. Paterson today called for projects to be submitted for a new grant program...A variety of green storm water practices are eligible including restoration of natural buffers and wetlands, green roofs, street tree management..."

Troy, Troy, how does your garden grow?
KOMO News,
by Robert Santos
April 14, 2009
Seattle, WA. "It takes more than seeds and dirt to get Troy Wagner's garden to bloom... Green roofs are also eco-friendly since they avoid the use of petroleum-based products. They also help reduce carbon emissions since they naturally make..."

Low-tech Tips: Plant Vines
Planet Green,
by Lloyd Alter
April 14, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "Frank Lloyd Wright once said 'a doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.'...Climbers can dramatically reduce the maximum temperatures of a building by shading walls..."

Yale Opens Ultra-Green Kroon Hall
Media Newswire,
Press Release
April 13, 2009
New Haven, CT. "Yale University has completed construction of a new ultra-green building-designed to use 50 percent less energy...The south courtyard is a raised platform, with a green roof of soil one-foot deep..."

Building Green In Pursuit Of Platinum
Midwest Contractor,
by Curt Grandia
April 13, 2009
Pella, IA. "An Iowa college and an Iowa construction company, each founded more than 150 years ago on what was then still the frontier, are modern-day pioneers of sustainable building...The team also hopes to boost its point total with a stormwater design that includes a green roof and reduces the building's..."

In recession, University pledges to stay ‘green’
The Daily Princetonian,
by Aaron Hosios
April 13, 2009
Princeton, NJ. "...Half of the roofs will be white and the other half will be environmentally friendly ‘green’ roofs containing plants and soil which absorb carbon dioxide, water and the sun’s heat. “The benefit of a green roof is that it retains rainwater..."

Airport refines garage plans
BurlingtonFreePress.com,
by Dan McLean
April 13, 2009
Burlington, VT. "...The expansion, which would be built in several phases, adds 1400 additional parking spaces and a "green roof," originally estimated at $12 million...This green roof would be a valuable addition to the much-needed parking garage expansion Burlington International Airport is planning to build..."

Vertical gardens bring lush, verdant life to even the coldest and barest of surfaces
Ellamey Blog,
by Staff
April 13, 2009
World. "...These ‘living walls’ are a big part of the future of green design and technology - they increase interior humidity, purify the air and provide a much-needed touch of nature in spare, angular urban spaces like airports..."

Green jobs blossom in a tough economy
Worcester Telegram,
by Lisa D. Welsh
April 13, 2009
Worcester, MA. "...green innovations, driven in the past by environmental activism, are now being fueled by tax incentives, rebates and high-paying salaries...Mr. Cabrera was one of the WPI students who focused on a sustainable design for a recently opened student residence hall and came up with a green roof solution..."

Green roof can make house literally cool
LansingStateJournal.com,
by Mary Jo White
April 12, 2009
Lansing, MI. "MSU horticulture professor Brad Rowe gives a whole new meaning to reducing your carbon footprint with his Green Roof Research Program...a green roof will last longer because it's protected from ultraviolet rays and temperature changes..."

Dansko achieves gold certification
The Daily Local News,
by Prue Osborn
April 11, 2009
Jennersville, PA. "Dansko is a shoe company determined to reduce its footprint — its carbon footprint, that is...Vegetated roofs provide insulation and especially offset the heat gain in the summer. Shrubs and ornamental grasses grow on one roof while on another heat tolerant and drought resistant sedums, herbs and low perennials flourish..."

Experimental 'green roof' will be studied
Canada.com,
by Don Mills
April 11, 2009
Ontario, Canada. "A Vancouver Island University researcher has been awarded $46,000 to research green roofs, coinciding with an experimental green roof system that will begin in Nanaimo..."

Greens, builders both raining on green-roof plan
Metro News Canada,
by Vanessa Lu
April 10, 2009
Toronto, Canada.
"...the city would require a "green roof" on any office building or retail plaza bigger than 5,000 square metres...Green roofs are touted as a key element in Toronto's environmental effort. Benefits include smog reduction, less stormwater runoff and an advantageous..."

DIRT-SMART PROPERTY BUYER: Building a Green Trophy House: A Memoir
HNN Huntingtonnews.net,
by Curtis Seltzer
April 10, 2009
Blue Grass, VA. "...They agreed to make part of their roof vegetative even though it doubled the square-foot cost, because “the benefits of having a green roof are almost as impressive as the conversation value that a green roof brings with..."

East Hall Boasts Worcester's First 'Green' Roof
WPI News,
by Staff
April 9, 2009
Worcester, MA. "Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) newest and most environmentally conscious residence hall...One of the many "green" features East Hall boasts is a "living green roof," that was installed last summer...Temporarily named East Hall, the residence hall features the city of Worcester's first "green" roof..."

Towns compete for $260 million in federal funds for $4 billion on on water quality plans
Medill Reports,
by Juliana Hertel
April 9, 2009
Chicago, IL. "Wilmette wants water treatment plant repairs. Chicago wants a green roof for its water purification plant...The roof project proposes to use vegetation to absorb and help reduce rain water that overwhelms Chicago’s combined storm and sanitary sewer system..."

A Solar-Powered Solution to Florida Sprawl
Time.com,
by Michael Grunwald
April 9, 2009
Babcock Ranch, FL. "Coming soon to the Sunshine State: the sunshine city...visionary developer today is unveiling startlingly ambitious plans for a solar-powered city of tomorrow in southwest Florida's outback, featuring the world's largest photovoltaic solar plant, a truly smart power grid, recharging stations for electric vehicles and a variety of other green innovations..."

Building's tiny new tenants creating beehive of activity
Globe and Mail,
by Jane Armstrong
April 9, 2009‎
Vancouver, Canada. "...Now, it's all about the bees humming atop the 2.4-hectare green roof...The convention centre green roof, like other living roofs across the continent, was designed to return some of the plants and insects that have been driven out of urban environments..."

Kids on a hot green roof
Suffolk Times,
by Erin Schultz
April 9, 2009
Mattituck, NY. "...She said this is just another step in a comprehensive "pilot program" on green roofs, which the students began researching in February...
Green Living Technologies in Rochester donated the flat panels..."

Parliament House Canberra green roof
Gardenvisit.com Blog,
by Christine
April 9, 2009
Australia. "...Parliament House, Canberra is probably one of the world’s earliest and most successful green roofs. The Parliament House building was constructed in 1988 for $1.1 billion. The reason for the design of the green roof at the time..."

City receives ‘green’ funds, but how much
Shawnee Dispatch, by Caroline Boyer
April 8, 2009
Shawnee, KS. "The city of Shawnee learned last month it would receive more stimulus funds...Shawnee officials say while it has yet to be determined exactly how these funds will be used, the most likely candidates are new “green” roofs for three..."

Timmons Group's 1050K Street Project in Washington, DC Receives LEED Gold Certification
PR Web,
Press Release
April 7, 2009
Washington, DC. "...Timmons Group's team of experts contributed comprehensive professional services that included civil engineering, landscape/hardscape, green roof design, drip irrigation design, stormwater mitigation and rainwater harvesting design..."

Hospitals: Setting a Green Standard
CT Green Scene,
by Eileen Weber
April 7, 2009
Boston, MA. "...They are even incorporating nature as part of the healing process with rooftop gardens and balconies open for fresh air. Studies have shown that patients who have some connection to nature have lower stress levels and recover more..."

Green Turfed Roofscape, School of Art by CPG Consultants in Singapore
Arnewde.com,
by Staff
April 7, 2009
Singapore. "The School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore got a new building designed by CPG Consultants. It’s covered with a green roof that blends with the environment..."

Zico goes 'eco' as work on Sheffield's first green-roofed bungalows starts at Wybourn
24dash.com,
by Hannah Wooderson
April 7, 2009
U.K. "Sheffield football legends returned to their boyhood stomping ground of Wybourn to see big changes...The four bungalows with green roofs and solar panels and four-storey block of six two-bedroom apartments in a smart four-storey block will be among the best..."

Green roof could be installed at Williamson Hall
Minnesota Daily,
by Conor Shine
April 6, 2009
Minneapolis, MN. "...While work on the rest of the building was finished in August 2008, the roof is protected only by a waterproof cover and Facilities Management officials are deciding between covering the building with rocks, a more traditional solution, or installing a “green roof” made of soil and plants..."

Curbed Inside Outside: Touring Alexis Rochas' SYNTHe Rooftop Garden
Curbed LA,
by Marissa Gluck
April 6, 2009
Los Angeles, CA. "...The SCI-arc professor and architect took attendees on a tour of the rooftop garden, SYNTHe, which grows vegetables (such as zucchini, cabbage, and peppers) and herbs (such as sage and lavender) used in the downstairs restaurant..."

Company to build on green ideas
Concord Monitor,
by Shira Schoenberg
April 6, 2009
Concord, ‎NH. "Concord's newest office building will be green - from beneath the ground up to the roof...It will be healthier, brighter, with a green roof and natural ventilation...
The roof will be covered with modular GreenGrid technology..."

Free At Last
Newsweek,
by Fareed Zakaria
April 4, 2009
U.S. "Energy independence sounds like such a great idea. If only we could be free...McDonough is an architect and has designed a plant for Ford that saves millions of dollars a year by purifying rainwater on the building's green roof..."

Jeffersonville officials take environmental focus
New Albany Tribune,
by David A. Mann
April 4, 2009
Jeffersonville, IN. "Imagine Jeffersonville giving tax abatements for businesses that build greener buildings...New uses for stormwater, a new recycling center for yard waste and green roofs are among some of the technologies he’d like to see used in Jeffersonville...."

How green can you go? An SF couple finds out
San Francisco Chronicle,
by Paul Kilduff
April 4, 2009
San Francisco, CA. "...their greatest green challenge was installing a living roof on top of the renovated shack in the backyard...With guidance from the book "Green Roof Plants: A Resource and Planting Guide," Stoia and Maoz were able to figure out the process on their own...."

Walls of green
Philadelphia Inquirer,
by Ginny Smith
April 3, 2009
Philadelphia, PA. "Vertical gardens of hydroponically grown plants are good for the air, for design, and a source of food or flowers...Ed Snodgrass, whose Emory Knoll Farms in Street, Md., grows plants for green roofs and walls, thinks the current emphasis on sustainability will fuel greater interest in Dansko-style biowalls..."

Ceres Report Outlines 600+ Green Insurance Offerings
GreenBiz.com,
by Jonathan Bardelline
April 2, 2009
Boston, MA. "...‎Insurers are steadily taking climate change into account when developing or adding to insurance offerings... They cover a range of green building features, including credits and discounts related to recycled materials, energy-efficient products, green roofs and business interruption..."

The "Green" Hypocrisy: America's Corporate Environment Champions Pollute The World
24/7 Wall St. G-20 Primer,
by Ash Allen
April 2, 2009
World. "...The irony of the “green” movement of US companies is that many of the firms that spend the most money and public relations effort trying to show the government, the public, and their shareholders that they are trying to improve the environment are also among the most prolific polluters in the country..."

10 Incredible Living Walls
Nature-Spot.com Blog,
by Ivica Miskovic
April 2, 2009
World. "The idea of a living wall conjures up all sorts of images, but in reality it is nothing more than a wall completely covered in vegetation. In order to create a living wall pre-vegetated or fabric panels containing plastic containers..."

Green Roofs and Stormwater Management: Using Living Roofs to Reduce Flood Risk and Damage to Ecosystems
Environmentalism.Suite101.com,
by Sharon Russell
April 2, 2009
US. "...As urban areas continue to expand, stormwater runoff has become an increasing concern. Through the construction of city infrastructures, natural...A green roof is a building covering that incorporates vegetation in the engineered design..."

Louisville, Ky., seeks stimulus funds for energy efficiency improvements
American City & County,
by Annie Gentile
April 1, 2009
Louisville, KY. "Energy efficiency projects were a priority in Louisville, Ky., before the EECBG money was announced in February. The city recently completed its first green roof on a municipal building and is near completion on two energy-efficient fire stations that include LED..."

Condo towers slow to go green
Richmond Review,
by Matthew Hoekstra
April 1, 2009
Victoria, BC. "Residential development in downtown Richmond boasts enough green roofs to cover the hulking Richmond Olympic Oval three times over...Green roof—and even wall—systems, common in Europe, are slowly gaining more acceptance here. According to Metro Vancouver, more than 600 green roofs have..."

Chicago Promising Greenest Olympics in 2016
The Chief Engineer,
by Staff
April 1, 2009
Chicago IL. "Plants cool 3 million square feet of rooftops throughout the city....The city’s green-roof program, which helps cool buildings and slow storm water runoff, began about 10 years ago and now is the most extensive in the U.S. The city has planted..."

Greenroofs Contribute To Cleaning Our Air - Beautiful!
Portland Business Community,
by Daniel Edwards
April 1, 2009
Portland, OR. "...The absorption takes place via the plantings on the ecoroof. Plants absorb the pollutants through their leaves and eventually convert pollutants to nutrients. Plants can then reuse the nutrients as food. Both the density of coverage..."

New Vancouver Convention Centre: A Distinctive Icon for City's Waterfront
PR-Inside.com,
Press Release
April 1, 2009
Vancouver, Canada. "A global model in sustainability, the Vancouver Convention Centre West in British Columbia celebrates its grand opening this week...Landscaped with 400000 native plants and grasses, the green roof acts like an insulator to reduce summer heat gains and winter heat losses..."

Sustainable garden roofs developed as a new construction material
Science Centric,
by Staff
April 1, 2009
Madrid, Spain. "A Spanish research study has tested different combinations of supports and indigenous plants to determine which are the best for reducing energy consumption inside buildings. This type of roof is a 'rurban,' sustainable architectural solution that will lead to a reduction in environmental...

Urban Beekeepers Keep Cities Abuzz with Pollinators
Scientific American,
by Katherine Harmon
March 31,2009
Chicago, IL. "Home sweet home: Not all honeybees work far afield--some are making honey high in the rooftops...These, on the roof of City Hall in Chicago, are part of a city-wide green roofs initiative. Paris, San Francisco, Toronto, Chicago..."

Kaine Takes Action on Energy Bills
WHSV.com,
by Staff
March 31, 2009
Richmond, VA. "...These bills promote incentives for “green roofs.” HB 1975/SB 1058 are companion bills that authorize localities to grant, by ordinance, incentives to promote the construction of “green roofs” on private homes and businesses..."

PSU studies effect of green roofs, solar arrays
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Staff
March 31, 2009
Portland, OR. "...members at Portland State University have won a grant to help them pay for their research into the effects of combining green roofs with solar arrays...received the $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation..."

Student team pushes for sustainable Bird Library roof as part of contest
SU The Daily Orange,
by Bethany Bump
March 31, 2009
Syracuse, NY. "E.S. Bird Library could house plants, soil and shrubs if a new green roof proposal is funded...and reduced energy consumption that contributes to a lower lifetime cost compared to conventional flat..."

Youth training day at the CCI Center
South Pittsburgh Reporter,
by Staff
March 31, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA. "Sixty-five students from St. Annes School ranging from 6th to 8th grade recently filed into the CCI Center... During this half-day forum, students learned about green roofs, green infrastructure and alternative energy..."

Living walls and green roofs pave way for biodiversity in new building
Guardian.co.uk,
by Felicity Carus
March 30, 2009
London, U.K. "...Otters could return to urban rivers, bats could roost under bridges, swifts could flock to office blocks...Green roofs, living walls, and good old-fashioned parks and green spaces in our built environment can make us all feel happier and healthier, and give something back to nature..."

Breathing New Life into Urban Rooftops
Earth911.com,
by Libuse Binder
March 30, 2009
New York, NY. "Marni Horwitz knows her way around some of the coolest rooftops in New York City. As a green roof specialist, she spends much of her time planning and installing green roofs all over Manhattan and beyond. Her company, Alive Structures..."

Vertical Gardens at Exit Underground
Absolutearts.com,
by Staff
March 30, 2009
New York, NY. "A project of SEA (Social Environmental Aesthetics), Vertical Gardens is an exhibition...The past decade has seen a greater emergence of green roofs and vertical gardens created by artists, designers, architects and urban gardeners to combat the lack of flora in the city...."

New schools signal a hope for the future
Trading Markets,
Press Release‎
March 29, 2009
Glenview, IL. "...In particular, the architecture school promises to offer unique training to its students because it will focus on sustainability and green building principles. It's first model will be its own home: the new school will feature a green roof, a passive cooling system and the innovative reuse of an existing space...."

Museum's 'Smart House' reopens
Chicago Sun-Times,
by Bill Cunniff
March 29, 2009
Chicago, IL. "After a two-month hiatus, the Museum of Science and Industry's "Smart Home" is reopening...The home's roof, which is covered by a green-roof garden as well as photovoltaic film, harvests daylight and provide the home with electric energy...."

New Miami-Dade juvenile-justice courthouse clears major hurdle
MiamiHerald.com,
by Andres Viglucci and Charles Rabin
March 28, 2009
Miami, FL. "...The courthouse, designed by HOK, the same giant architecture firm responsible for the newly approved Miami Marlins baseball stadium,...a park-like public plaza, bike racks and showers, and a green roof and the use of recycled materials, among numerous other ''green'' elements..."

Panel touts need for green jobs, technology
Asheville Citizen-Times,
by Clarke Morrison
March 28, 2009
Asheville, NC. "The creation of more green-collar jobs could combat global climate change while jump-starting the country's ailing economy,...She favors projects like restoration of wetlands, building green roofs, renewable energy facilities and water conservation. “There is always money..."

These walls will really grow on you
Vancouver Sun,
by Kim Davis
March 28, 2009
Vancouver, Canada. "...Vancouver is in the middle of a green wall revolution," wrote Sun gardening...Following on the heels of a number of successful "boutique" green walls..."

Urban heat Cities sizzle as more people move in
Science News,
by Sid Perkins
March 27, 2009
USA. "...Earth’s average global temperature has risen about 0.74 degrees Celsius in the past century...So-called green roofs, which coat all or part of a building’s upper surface with soil and vegetation, address several urban heat island factors,..."

Sweden's diversified energy solutions
Brattleboro Reformer,
by Teague Henkle, Rosa Palmeri & Maya von Wodtke
March 27, 2009
Brattleboro, VT. "...These varied and community-based energy solutions extend beyond electricity, heating, and transportation...With increased insulation, efforts to promote biodiversity, passive solar techniques and other technologies such as green roofs, these residential..."

Civil rights center gets ‘green’ design
Atlanta Journal Constitution,
by Catherine Fox
March 27, 2009
Atlanta, GA. "...A design by the Freelon Group and HOK Atlanta was announced Thursday as the winning entry in the architectural competition for the city’s newest cultural institution...Its striking “green” roof, topped with sustainable vegetation, is only the most visible evidence..."

Stimulus money could fund 'green' projects in metro area
Indianapolis Star,
by Diana Penner
March 27, 2009
Indianapolis, IN. "Environmental initiatives, biking/hiking trails may be big beneficiaries of largesse....Green roofs: The city wants about $875000 for the project, announced last fall with the first such roof planned for a sewer facility behind the Riviera Club..."

April Proclaimed National Landscape Architecture Month
Business Wire,
Press Release
March 27, 2009
Washington, DC. "The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has proclaimed April 2009 as National Landscape Architecture Month...with landscape architects and hands-on demonstrations of sustainable practices, such as how to build a green roof and how to design a reading garden..."

43 green schools in Macomb receive green honors
Metromode Media,
by Jon Zemke
March 26, 2009
Fraser, MI. "...The school district recently built a green roof above the maintenance building between its middle and high schools. Teachers plan to start using it as a teaching tool so students can study things like the water quality of the rain runoff..."

Ransomes Jacobsen mower cruising on board Celebrity Solstice
approvedbusiness.co.uk,
Press Release
March 25, 2009
Ipswich, U.K. "...One of the cruise ships' many amenities is The Lawn Club, an innovative new country club environment featuring a 2,130 square metre natural lawn...Their facilities management company, Green Roof Services, then had to source an appropriate mower and contacted The Turf Care Co (TTC)..."

Jacob K. Javits Center renovations and expansion announced
EmpireStateNews.net,
by Staff
March 25, 2009
New York, NY. "The Empire State Development Corporation Board of Directors has approved a new general project plan for the renovation and expansion...Renovations will include a full roof replacement with a “green” roof, replacement of the exterior curtain wall to create a translucent façade for the..."

Work begins on eco-friendly hospital developments
24dash.com,
by Hannah Wooderson
March 25, 2009
U.K. "Work has begun on a new development at Great Ormond Street Hospital which will use energy-saving technology, green roofs and natural light in a bid to become the UK's most environmentally friendly medical centre....

Space architects design “best building in Latin America”
Building Sustainable Design,
by Staff
March 24, 2009
Mexico. "Space architects has designed a 33-storey mixed use tower in the Santa Fe district of Mexico City which the developers hope will act as a new benchmark for green buildings in the region....The tower also features a green roof of local vegetation, uses rainwater harvesting and the project was built out of 30% recycled content..."

Lakeland Community College on Fast Track to Energy Efficiency with Siemens
PR Newswire,
Press Release
March 24, 2009
Buffalo Grove, IL. "Lakeland Community College is moving quickly to achieve a greener, more sustainable future...Among the improvements planned is the first green roof in Lake County, which will crown the S-Building with vegetation and serve as one of the more visible..."

Owensboro Project Puts "Green" On The Roof
WTVW,
by Staff
March 24, 2009
Evansville, IN. "One Owensboro building may soon have a lawn as a roof. It's an environmental strategy...A green roof has a membrane and on top of that grows vegetation. Hawes says the efficiency of a green roof is the insulation factor which reduces the heat..."

CBS & EcoZone Award "Green Makeovers" to Three Schools Across the Country
FOXBusiness.com,
by Staff
March 24, 2009
New York, NY. "...over $600,000 worth of products and services will be invested in the three winning schools and their respective school districts. Potential projects could include energy efficient lighting, solar and wind projects, green roofs and other internal and external green upgrades..."

From cycle lanes to allotments, agencies call for greener cities
BusinessGreen.com,
by James Murray
March 24, 2009
London, England. "...We have to redesign our cities in response to the imperative of climate change, and this means investment in hundreds of thousands of green roofs, millions more street trees, more parks, and new urban greenways..."

US transportation secretary to visit Phoenix, Tempe
Arizona Republic,
by Dianna M. Náñez
March 23, 2009
Phoenix, AZ. "...Secretary Ray LaHood will tour the Valley's light-rail maintenance center...A vegetated green roof that is the first of its kind in a commercial Arizona building. Fluted, self-shading masonry block to reduce solar-heat gain..."

Can installing a green roof save you money?
HowStuffWorks.com,
by Elizabeth Abbess
March 23, 2009
U.S. "...When considering a green roof, it's best to think about the long-term benefits. By spending more money up front, you may save money later. As green roofs become more popular, it's likely that government incentives and tax breaks will be..."

Clean Water Trust Fund request made by Mayor Barrett to House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Bay View Compass,
by Staff
March 23, 2009
Milwaukee, WI. "Mayor Tom Barrett met with Vice President Biden and testified before the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment when he traveled to Washington, D.C.,...Milwaukee has attacked polluted runoff with a variety of green infrastructure approaches, including green roofs, such as the one on the City Hall Municipal..."

TEN ARQUITECTOS Manhattan Tower Has Stepped Green-Roof!
Inhabitat,
by Olivia Chen
March 23, 2009
New York, NY. "...New York City’s urban grid is dense, so when new developments pop up, we root for intelligent and environmentally-positive design that... we love that it created several rooftop garden for the residents of the attached units..."

Congress Looks to Green Technologies for Stormwater Control
Environment News Service,
by Staff
March 23, 2009
Washington, DC. "Green technologies for controlling urban stormwater runoff took center stage...Simple approaches such as green roofs, increased tree cover, disconnecting downspouts, and adding more green space can go a long way to reducing the amount ..."

Planners urged to switch public spending to 'greening' towns and cities
24dash.com,
by Jon Land
March 23, 2009
Hereford, U.K. "Some of the billions of pounds being spent on programmes such as road building should go to planting millions of trees, providing new parks and creating "green" roofs...Instead of focusing on "grey" infrastructure such as road building or widening schemes, investment is needed for hundreds of thousands of green roofs..."

In some categories, Chicago has far to go to be green
Chicago Tribune,
by Michael Hawthorne
March 22, 2009
Chicago, IL. "When Mayor Richard Daley touts his environmental record, he proudly points to the thousands of trees planted on his watch and the dozens of green roofs sprouting atop City Hall and other buildings...."

A hole in the wall garden
Los Angeles Times,
by Nan Sterman
March 21, 2009
Van Nuys, CA. "...Phillips' take on a green wall uses a French riddling rack, boards with holes in which fermenting bottles of sparkling wine are perched at an angle, so sediment collects in the neck and can be removed. Instead of bottles, seedlings go into the..."

Lee Kennedy Co. completes $63m LEED certifiable building for Simmons College
New England Real Estate Journal Online,
by Staff
March 20, 2009
Boston, MA. "...Designed by Boston-based Cannon Design, the School of Management and academic building is 38% more efficient than similarly sized buildings. The facility features a green roof to lower heating and cooling costs, roof vegetation to absorb and filter rainwater, enhanced indoor air quality,..."

Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009
Govtrack.us,
by Staff
March 20, 2009
Washington, DC. "...Green Roof Tax Incentive Legislation Introduced in the Senate - excellente! The Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 (S.320) was introduced by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on January 26, 2009, to help create..."

'Park in sky' chugging along toward June opening
The Villager,
by Katie Lorah
March 20, 2009
New York, NY. "In just a few months, the first section of the High Line will open to the public...The beds themselves were then prepared, using a layered system much like a typical green roof. Several layers of specialized material — a perforated drainage mat, pea gravel and filter fabric, were installed to aid in soil drainage...

Greylock Glen Ski Trails Must Pass MEPA Muster
iBerkshires.com,
by Tammy Daniels
March 20, 2009
Adams, MA. "The Greylock Glen's future as a cross country ski center will depend on how the state's environmental watchdog views...such as green roofs, rain gardens, water and silt management, erosion control and procedures to minimize the impact of construction on the land..."

ATF building gets Silver LEED certification
Washington Business Journal,
by Tierney Plumb
March 19, 2009
Washington, DC. "The General Services Administration’s building at 99 New York Ave. NE has earned Silver Leadership...Sustainable design elements include keeping over half of the construction waste from landfills, green roofs, making 20 percent of the construction materials..."

First Look: Davy Smith Architects' Digby Road
Architects' Journal,
by Kaye Alexander
March 19, 2009
England. "...The £14.9 million scheme as an undulating green roof which will provide outdoor space for inhabitants at sixth floor level. The teracotta cladding is also...

4 Myths and 1 Important Truth About Greenroofs
GoForChange.com,
by Julie Gabrielli
March 19, 2009
Washington, DC. "...People have figured them out and are installing greenroofs to slow down and filter stormwater, provide a cooling effect and supply a green habitat,...There is more to learn about greenroofs at greenroofs.com, which includes a directory of projects, forums, events, classifieds, and links to research. One last thought — greenroofs are such an appealing and visible emblem of green..."

First Chance for Children plans Heibel-March building renovation
Columbia Missourian,
by Darren Milosevich
March 19, 2009
Columbia, MO. “A Columbia-based children’s organization is seeking to restore and renovate the city-owned Heibel-March building....A typical roof might last 15 to 20 years or so and then you replace it, but a green roof could last for 60 years,” said Peckham, who will be in charge of..."

Stimulus Funding Can Improve Public Health, Clean Water In Pennsylvania
Water Online,
Press release
March 19, 2009
Philadelphia, PA. "Pennsylvania is ready to take a big step forward into the 21st century....It means planting trees and installing green roofs, rather than enlarging sewers or building a costly new treatment plant. And it means retrofitting...

In the garden: A Green Roof can increase efficiency
Peninsula Gateway,
by Dana Kelley Bressette
March 18, 2009
Gig Harbor, WA. "Are you thinking about putting a new roof on your home?...There are many resources on the Web such, as greenroofs.com and livingroofs.org. A good book to check out is “Green Roof Plants: A Resource and Planting uide” by Edmund and Lucie Snodgrass....

Fourth Le Scandinave Spa to Open in Whistler Before Vancouver Olympics
Market Wire,
Press Release
March 18, 2009
Montreal, Canada. "...Gestion Riviere du Diable (GRD) has announced construction of an $8 million Le Scandinave spa...It features green roofs, extensive use of solar energy, and Energy Star-certified equipment. We expect Le Scandinave Spa Whistler to be a model for our..."

New Lenox looks to foster eco-friendly growth
Southtown Star,
by Susan Demar Lafferty
March 18, 2009
New Lenox, IL. "New Lenox officials are getting aboard the green bandwagon and looking at ways to encourage eco-friendly development designs....Other possible development practices include narrower streets, open bio-swales instead of curbs and gutters, green roofs and use of alternative materials..."

In Bad Economy, 8 Big Projects Lumber On
New York Times,
by Sewell Chan
March 17, 2009
New York, NY. "Despite the recession, the building continues....One is the Croton Water Filtration Plant in the Bronx, which will provide up to 290 million gallons a day of filtered water...The landscape above it—the largest, continuous, intensive green roof in North America—will be returned to its prior use as a golf course and driving range..."

Green roof on bus shelter nears completion
Building.co.uk,
by Stephen Kennett
March 17, 2009
U.K. "...Installation of a 4000m² green roof is nearing completion on London's newest and largest bus garage. Designed by Pringle Richard Sharratt..."

New look at growth emerges in Sarasota County
Sarasota Herald-Tribune,
by Doug Sword
March 17, 2009
Sarasota, FL. "...Developers would be given incentives to control storm-water runoff by installing cisterns, green roofs and reuse water systems in new subdivisions...For instance, if developers go to the expense of building homes with green roofs and other features that eliminate runoff, they should get a break on impact fees..."

LEED Platinum for 1865 Historic Building
Jetson Green,
by Preston Koerner
March 16, 2009
New York, NY. "...new headquarters for the Barton Group was awarded LEED Platinum, a noteworthy achievement... The 16,000 square foot building now has a green roof, energy-efficient windows, a raised floor for air and electrical, a rainwater collection system,... Second, the structure had to be strengthened to provide for the modular green roof. In the end, though, the project team obtained critical experience renovating an historic building and the community will continue to benefit from..."

Even God’s Home is Going Green
Green Building Elements,
by Joseph Petroski
March 16, 2009
San Francisco, CA. "Going green has reached an all time high, literally! In the movement towards a greener nation, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina has set a new standard for eco-friendly churches...The church wanted to give the big Guy something nice to look down on as well as he admired his eco-friendly home, so a green roof was installed..."

City Dwellers - green your roof!
The greenhorns Blog
March 14, 2009
New York, NY. "...The Alive Structures team includes committed environmentalists who have a practical plan to improve air and water quality, reduce energy dependence, make open green space...We have successfully incorporated native plant groundcovers and wildflowers on many of our green roof installations and will be installing a 5000 sq. ft. green roof farm in the spring. Large Scale green roof projects offer an..."

German TV interviews Director General of Dubai Municipality
AME Info,
by Staff
March 14, 2009
Dubai. "...He also noted his delight in the release of the Municipality's initiative, 'green roofs' during the Green Dubai Forum held recently. This project is being applied on the roofs of Municipality buildings to measure and see the positive impact. The Director General of Dubai Municipality pointed out that this project was launched to coincide with the application of the criteria for Green buildings law..."

Miami Northwestern Senior High wins green makeover
MiamiHerald.com,
by Hannah Sampson
March 14, 2009
Miami, FL. "...High school wins a contest -- and a $250,000 earth-friendly overhaul for the campus...Upgrades in store for Northwestern, subject to Miami-Dade School Board approval, include a lighting retrofit, wind turbine, green roof, water systems that..."

Rooftop Gardens Will Save the Bugs
TreeHugger,
by Bonnie Alter
March 13, 2009
London, England. "...Image from Buglife Rooftop gardens are being proposed for the top of some of London's biggest buildings. By installing them on the rooftops of places like universities and town halls, it is hoped that endangered species of birds and...Working with Buglife, is Dusty Gedge, founder of living roofs, his organization dedicated to the creation of green roofs."

YMCA parking lot goes green all way around
Daily Post Athenian,
by Greg Moses
March 13, 2009
Athens, TN. "...a plant-lined depression designed to allow runoff the opportunity to be absorbed, thereby reducing erosion and water pollution...The information will highlight the green development techniques used on the parking lot site, including those used in the kiosk itself, which will have a green roof covered in vegetation..."

London 2012 organizers unveil media center plans
International Herald Tribune,
by Staff
March 13, 2009
London, England. "...London 2012 organizers released plans Friday illustrating the post-Games conversion into a business park of the 355 million...The media center, which also features a wildlife-friendly "green" roof and the use of recycled water collected across the Olympic Park, is expected to house..."

Three Eastside Businesses take home Inaugural Built Green Awards
Eastside Business Journal, by
David Murakami
March 13, 2009
Bellevue, WA. "...Stewardship Remodeling is quickly becoming one of the Northwest’s leaders in remodeling strategies. Their focus on efficient and green remodeling has earned a rating of 3-stars in the Built Green ™ program....The unique vegetated roof systems and forested site work, which include bog-gardens and rain-gardens that filter and store rainwater run-off, set them apart..."

UCSF Medical Center receives $125 million gift to build new hospital
EurekAlert,
Press Release
March 13, 2009
San Francisco, CA. "...The facility is sustainably designed and is targeting gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Among other elements, its energy and water conservation measures, green roofs, and selection of non-toxic materials will be among the most extensive of any..."

District OKs making new school 'green'
The Patriot-News,
by Barbara Miller
March 13, 2009‎
Palmyra, PA. "...In addition to a geothermal heating and cooling system, the school would feature 20 percent to 40 percent less water use, a "green" roof with plantings to reduce water runoff and lessen energy usage, use of recycled materials, use of daylight in most classrooms..."

Martha's Vineyard plans green hospital renovation
Mass High Tech,
by Efrain Viscarolasaga
March 13, 2009
Martha Vineyard, MA. "...plan and build what could be the state’s first LEED Silver-certified hospital...Other features include a roof garden that both acts as an insulator and functions as a “wellness” area for patients, the use of thermo-efficient roofing..."

Chicago colors itself “green” for 2016 Olympics
Medill Reports,
by Jeffery Barker and Chichi Madu
March 12, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...In its push for the 2016 Olympics, Chicago is presenting itself as a leading green city of the world...The book states that over 500000 trees have been planted and 11 acres of “green roofs” have been installed on city buildings since Mayor Daley has been in...

White House to Receive Eco-Friendly Doghouse
PR.com,
Press Release
March 12, 2009
CA. and Washington, DC. "...The dog home is intended to be used a vehicle to introduce the American public to sustainable materials and practices. Summa Canum features a greenroof, reclaimed wood, and zero-VOC paint. Vegetation will be sent to the White House after the dog home is received so that the Obamas may plant it themselves if desired..."

Green roof a great option
Lindsay Daily Post,
by Tyler Jardim
March 12, 2009
Lindsay, Canada. "As urban areas continue to expand, storm water runoff has become a concern that cannot be taken lightly...On the positive side, there are ways to help prevent storm water runoff in urban areas. Green Roofs are an excellent choice, they are beautiful to look at and extremely beneficial in the absorption of storm water. A green roof is a roof that is partially or completely covered with plants, trees and soil over a waterproofing membrane. After a storm, a green roof will..."

Senator Whipple's Richmond Report
Falls Church News Press,
by Mary Margaret Whipple
March 12, 2009
Falls Church, VA. "...Another environmental bill that came out of House and Senate committees and the full General Assembly unanimously allows local government the ability to offer incentives for green roofs, which may include reductions in permit fees, streamlined approval processes of reductions in the gross receipts tax....A green roof is defined as a solar roofing system that meets certain standards for generating reusable energy or a vegetative roof in which at least 50% of..."

BILCO Supplies hatches for top London Development
Smye Holland Associates,
Press release
March 12, 2009
Peterborough, U.K. "...The development features a green roof – a roof partially covered with vegetation and soil, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Due to the high degree of insulation that they provide, green roofs are known for their ability to provide a constant temperature throughout the year..."

Wildcat Glades slates program on going green
Neosho Daily News, by
Amye Buckley
March 12, 2009
Neosho, MO. "...Sustainability is the topic for the “Going Green Saving Green” program....The center’s ‘green’ roof is planted with native species. “While most people can’t put a green roof on their house, we do talk a little bit about why the..."

What we do at The Vancouver Compost Demonstration Garden
City Farmer News,
by Michael Levenston
March 12, 2009
Vancouver, Canada. "...The Vancouver Compost Garden works in cooperation with a variety of City Departments (Solid Waste, Water Design, Parks, Health, Streets, Green Streets) to inform the public...green roof can hold rain water, preventing runoff during storms. Pest damage to lawns, such as our current European Chafer invasion, may involve advice about alternative ground covers, or a water-wise garden featuring BC native plants..."

Slashing energy use: Carbon reduction commitment to save businesses £1 billion by 2020
NDS - News Distribution Service,
by Staff
March 12, 2009
Surrey, U.K. "...responsible business, we wanted to demonstrate real reductions in our energy use and help from the Carbon Trust made this happen....Our new eco-store in Surrey uses a whole host of new technologies - including a green roof, wind turbine and movement sensitive lighting - generating around half the CO2 emissions of similar sized store...."

Home plan for old reservoir
Filey Today,
by Staff
March 12, 2009
Scarborough, UK. "...If the plans get the go-ahead, the existing gravel-covered roof would be removed and replaced with a lightweight sedum roof...the “grass” natural roof covering would “give the effect of a natural landscape..."

Oregon colleges get green-technology equipment
The Oregonian,
by Dylan Rivera
March 11, 2009
Portland, OR. "...Oregon BEST, a state-funded technology research center, will announce today a $1.6 million investment in lab equipment at Portland State and Oregon State universities...The PSU lab will help design more effective green roofs and more energy-efficient windows, as well as other green building techniques..."

Men in blue go green
Medill Reports,
by H. Jose Bosch
March 11, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...The Chicago Police Department, along with the Public Building Commission of Chicago, is opening newer and greener police stations...The United States Green Building Council gives LEED certification for buildings that include such features as grass roofs and systems for water conservation..."

El Japonez: Glass Restaurant Lined with a Living Green Wall
Inhabitat,
by Evelyn Lee
March 11, 2009
Mexico City, Mexico. "...While the interior of the space is no doubt breathtakingly organic in its non-uniform nature, there’s absolutely no missing the living wall which runs the entire length of the restaurant behind the open bar..."

Green roofs topic of conversation in Austin
News 8 Austin,
by Staff
March 11, 2009
Austin, TX. "...A panel of local and international experts Wednesday discussed the benefits of green or "eco" roofs. These roofs have literal growing vegetation...."Each city needs to in some way – whether it's the city or academia or something – needs to figure out how does this apply to our climate and to our issues? So we need a lot of research," Tom Liptan of the City of Portland, said..."

Going green with healthcare construction
REjournals.com,
by Scott Pickands
March 11, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...Sustainable design, when executed correctly, has profound economic as well as social advantages. For instance, there is growing evidence that eco-friendly elements lead to more intangible health benefits. Patients with hospital rooms exposed to natural sunlight or who can visit a hospital's green roof garden may heal faster. Doctors and nurses working long..."

Cowtown’s Growing Green
FWWeekly,
by Pablo Lastra
March 11, 2009
Fort Worth, TX. "...Rooftop gardens are one of the more visible ways to make a building easy on the environment, and BRIT’s new digs, possibly the greenest building in the state...They invented a new kind of green roof that is suitable for this climate,” Lancaster said. Much of the experience with such roofs was based on replicating..."

Low-impact high-rise
The Star-Ledger,
by Lisa Irizary
March 11, 2009
Newark, NJ. "....This landscape is on the roof of the new Garden Street Lofts in Hoboken -- a 30-unit condominium complex that is literally part of a growing trend in environmentally.... "It's like rain hitting your lawn," says Charlie Miller, whose Philadelphia company Roofscapes installed the green roof and more than 100 others nationwide,..."

Goleta Design Board Still Not Sold on Bacara Condo Proposal
Noozhawk,
by Sonia Fernandez
March 11, 2009
Santa Barbara-Goleta, CA. "The Goleta Design Review Board on Tuesday again continued its review of Bacara Resort & Spa’s proposed hotel condominiums......And while the DRB previously expressed concerns about the resort’s plans for vegetated roofs, saying they would need extensive maintenance and could pose fire hazards, Bacara planners persisted in their idea, modifying them so the vegetation would cover only portions of the roofs on the buildings closer to the coast..."

10 great eco-jobs
Mother Nature Network,
by Joshua M. Bernstein
March 11, 2009
New York, NY. "...as part of the community-based Sustainable South Bronx initiative, she helped design a rooftop meadow that’s tended by teen horticulturalists. This begs the question: Where’s the green roof on Bakewell’s downtown Manhattan apartment building? “No comment,” she says, laughing “It’s on the drawing board..."

Chicago firms eye federal Recovery Act funds for green-collar jobs
Medill Reports,
by Daniella Grossman
March 10, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...The Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative organized by the LEED Council’s Paige Finnegan, identified four major green collar sectors...Jobs in these sectors include energy rating, installing green roofs and solar panels, landscaping, green-related retailing, and cleaning and building..."

The residences at Thunder Spring now a Firstlight International Property
Sun Valley Online.com,
by Gretchen Peter
March 10, 2009
Ketchum, ID. "...The LiveRoof system proposed features a sophisticated water runoff system that features a high level of water retention (reducing the amount of runoff that goes into the City system). RTS will also recycle runoff water through a 1,000 gallon holding tank that recirculates back to water the plant life on..."

Learn about the Roofing Materials in the US
MarketWatch,
Press Release
March 10, 2009
U.S. "...The report contains detailed data and analysis describing the U.S. market for roofing product manufacturing. The report examines the value of the market, various components of trade, an analysis of economic factors affecting the industry, and end-user market analysis...Green Roofing Products Market Growing, Influencing Innovation..."
Note:
The report costs $3,500.

Baker Roofing: A century’s worth of quality
Construction Digital,
by Kevin Doyle
March 10, 2009
Raleigh, NC. "...applicable to our customer base” and says the company is “one of the first contractors to demonstrate expertise in garden/vegetated roof systems...”

Wind turbine spinning atop Lawrence fuel station
Lawrence Journal World,
by Andy Hyland
March 9, 2009
Lawrence, KS. "…The station is working with the Environmental Protection Agency to introduce a number of different environmentally friendly initiatives, including green roofs, cleaner fuels and now an individual wind turbine for residential or business use…"

Green Rainier Building features environmentally friendly design
Issaquah Press,
by Jeff Richards
March 9, 2009
Issaquah, WA. "…while vegetation growing on the roof of a building may not be common, three local businesses hope to make the look a mainstay in Issaquah architecture. Tom Sessions Insurance Agency, Taylor Engineering Consultants Inc. and Merrill Design Inc. have joined to invest in a new office building at 485 Rainier Blvd. N that will exhibit some of the newest efforts in environmentally friendly architectural design…"

Northwest Native Canoe Center will open in summer 2011
Indian Country Today,
by Richard Walker
March 9, 2009
Seattle, WA. “...A Welcome Canoe House and a Carving House will be made of adzed cedar planks and log beams, and will feature multi-use space with interactive displays. According to Jones & Jones, “Sloped living roofs, covered in native camas flowers, will help blend the structure into the landscape. A sandy beach will link the land to the water...”

It's hurry up and wait on stimulus details
White Lake Beacon,
by Jonah Ogles
March 9, 2009
White Lake, MI. "...The first stimulus project has a price tag of over $1.3 million. That proposal would install solar louvers on certain windows of the high school buildings, as well as remodeling a classroom and upgrading some technology at the school. It also included a green roof..."

Chinatrust Bank Complex Features Modern Buildings with Green Roofs
Jetson Green,
by Preston Koerner
March 8, 2009
Taiwan. "…An NBBJ press release indicates that Chinatrust Bank is benchmarking the Taiwanese equivalent of about a LEED NC Gold. Some of the green features of the complex include… Green roof gardens reduce rainwater runoff and urban heat island effect…"

Plant sale pitches biodiversity
Native Delaware,
by Margo McDonough
March 8, 2009
Wilmington, DE. "…Other panelists are garden director John Frett; Ed Snodgrass, an expert on green roof plantings; and Rick Darke, a landscape design consultant. The roundtable will examine a variety of ways to take a more responsible approach to the environment, including green roofs, rain gardens, recycling and appropriate garden design…"

Going Green Power Breakfast Transcript
Indianapolis Business Journal,
by Staff
March 7, 2009
Indianapolis, IN. "...One of the things we are seeing on the construction side is that [while] it is great to have all the technologies on green roofs and some of the others, they have to be appropriately constructed and maintained for that jurisdiction...we are looking at a multibillion-dollar fix for the sewer system—the combined overflow sewer issue—and one thing that the city has learned is, if you do like Keep Indianapolis Beautiful did and other people are doing, you slow the water down with green roofs or other types of storm-water control..."

Totally Tamsen: Intervale Green Brings Eco-Friendly Conscious Living The Bronx
New York's CW11/WPIX-TV,
by Shelley Ng
March 5, 2009
South Bronx, NY. "PIX's Tamsen Fadal visits Intervale Green, Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation's (WHEDCo) newest, green affordable housing complex...Residents will enjoy two courtyards and green roofs for vegetables and gardens..."

‘High-rise homes for wildlife’ project launched
propertytalk Live!,
by Daisy Newman
March 5, 2009
London, England. "…Launched by Germaine Greer in London, the new Living Roofs for Wildlife project will create seven "living roofs" for rare bugs and birds in some of the city’s most densely-populated areas…Dusty Gedge, director of LivingRoofs, said: "It’s hard to imagine a sustainable or indeed bearable future in our cities without living roofs. They will be vital in helping to offset the impacts of climate change, through reducing energy use and preventing flooding."

DC fire chief wants $41M for firehouse renovations
Examiner.com,
by Staff
March 5, 2009
Washington, DC. "D.C.'s fire chief is asking for $41 million in federal stimulus money to renovate seven firehouses and replace 14 roofs. Chief Dennis Rubin told a D.C. Council committee Wednesday that the renovations would include environmentally friendly construction such as "green roofs..."

Family gets as close close to the earth with San Mateo County green home
San Mateo County Times,
by Julia Scott
March 5, 2009
San Carlos, CA. "From the road, it appears as if the Skillman home is hibernating. Built into the hillside like a Frank Lloyd Wright creation, the roof of the house is sprouting native California grasses. Even the doghouse is planted with sod…"

UWS undertakes green revolution
Superior Telegram,
by Maria Lockwood
March 5, 2009
Superior, WI.
"…An 18,000-square-foot plot of soil and water-storing Sedum plants will be built into the roof. The plants will insulate the building, clean the air and capture rainfall, Finessed said. Excess moisture will drip into a rain garden below, where it will slowly be released. The vegetated roof will decrease the university’s stormwater runoff and last up to three times as long as a regular roof..."

Arsenal sports centre finally gets go-ahead
Islington Gazette,
by Staff
March 4, 2009
London, England. "…Residents insist the development is too tall and too dense. They poured particular scorn on the proposed play areas - a strip on the ground floor and roof gardens on the fifth - and added that the already over-loaded train network would not be able to cope…"

Seattle’s Largest Green Roof Over 1.4 Acres!
Groovy Green,
by Michael d'Estries
March 4, 2009
Seattle, WA. "There are green roofs — and then there are green roofs that cover over 60,000 square feet. Such is the living behemoth above the Gate’s Foundation garage in Seattle…"

'REthinking' Cherokee Studios as Green Live-Work Lofts
LAist,
by Lindsay William-Ross
March 4, 2009
Hollywood, CA. "Hollywood's Cherokee Studios is poised to re-emerge as an innovative LEED-certified work/live space this year…The Lofts will be 40% more efficient than the state requirements and include design elements mindful of noise reduction, natural light, and shading; a green roof to function as communal space and added insulation…"

Mixed-use project aims for LEED’s highest score
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Sam Bennett
March 4, 2009
Independence, OR. "…He is targeting LEED platinum certification by earning about 65 out of 69 possible LEED points. The building will use bio-diesel fuels and photo voltaic panels to provide electricity and heat, rainwater for toilets, laundry, water hoses and green roofs. Rainwater storage tanks will hold 90,000 gallons. Green roofs will be incorporated into two decks..."

Project Green: an Innovative Mixed-Use Infrastructure Concept
Jetson Green,
by Ryan Delia
March 4, 2009
Austin, TX. "... Project Green, slated for downtown Austin, Texas, represents a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the context of an urban, mixed-use development...Some water savvy techniques utilized in this design include above and below grade treatment cisterns, green roofs..."

Installation of ‘green roof’ provides countless benefits
The Exponent,
by Andrea Hammer
March 4, 2009
West Lafayette, IN. "A student organization is making a big impact on the structure of one building on campus. The roof of Schleman Hall of Student Services will receive a green roof that includes live plants and vegetation. The project aims to look at green building technology in a different way, said Ryan Cambridge, a senior in the College of Agriculture and founder of the Boiler Green Initiative, the student organization that is leading the project..."

Luxury Pet Pavilion Kicks off with "Barking Boutique" Celebrity  Fundraiser
PR Web,
Press Release
March 3, 2009
Los Angeles, CA. "...Eco-pet enthusiasts will love meeting Stephanie Rubin, owner, Sustainable Pet Design. Help your pampered pooch save the planet as Stephanie unveils her latest invention, the green roof dog house!..."
See Linda's and others commentary in Sky Gardens.

New York City's Greenest Residential Building to Open This Summer
PR Web,
Press Release
March 3, 2009
Brooklyn, NY. "...The Silhouette is accentuated by a state-of-the-art green roof that also serves as a rooftop garden that can accommodate foot traffic. The green roof is covered with plants and features an advanced drainage and irrigation system. The rooftop garden is not only attractive, but also insulates the apartment below, promoting maximum energy efficiency..."

City Offers Cash Incentives For "Eco-Roofs"
blogTO,
by Brady Yauch
March 3, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "City Hall is set to offer greater subsidies to businesses pursuing green renovations. The latest move will provide cash incentives to commercial, industrial and institutional (ICI) property owners to install an "eco-roof"...What's on offer? On a one-year pilot basis, the city is willing to provide incentives of $50 per square meter up to $100,000 for building owners who install green roofs..."

Builders design new Austin office with green roof
Texas Cable News,
by Tom Harris
March 3, 2009
Central Texas, U.S. "Green roof technology is beginning to take hold in Central Texas. New research shows they are good for the environment and can also save big on energy costs. It's been three years since researchers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center began looking into green roof technology. The big question -- can they work here? Research Scientist Mark Simmons thinks they can..."
See video.

Eco Architecture: Award-winning tropical skyscrapers for China are cooled by the sun
Ecofriend,
by Anupam
March 3, 2009
Shenzhen, China. "...The horizontal element is an elevated area covered with green roofs. The area is designed as a social interaction center where social gatherings and public programs will be held. Apart from giving a much desired green outlook, the planted roofs will also serve as rainwater and storm water collection bases that will recycle gray water from all the four towers..."

Green roofs sprouting up
coloradoan.com,
by Staff
March 3, 2009
CO. "...The Neenan Co., 2620 E. Prospect Road, installed 250-square-feet of green roof on their building in 2007. The plants for the project were grown at Fort Collins' Gulley Greenhouse and Garden Center, which is an authorized green roof grower for LiveRoof, a leading green roof company. Colorado State University's Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture also has a green roof program..."

Photos of Seattle’s largest green roof at the Gates Foundation garage
DJC Green Building Blog,
by Katie Zemtseff
March 2, 2009
Seattle, WA. "About a month ago (Jan. 20) I wrote a story in the DJC on the green roof at the Gates Foundation’s garage. At 60,000 square feet or about 1.4 acres, it is the largest green roof in Seattle by a landslide. The garage is a crosswalk away from Seattle Center on the east side of Fifth Avenue North..."

The Greening Of Risk Management And Insurance
The Central New York Business Journal,
by Eileen M. Clinton
March 2, 2009
U.S. "...many insurance companies are beginning to offer discounts for owners or contractors building "green." In addition, insurance companies (especially in the property areas) are offering creative enhancements and upgrade endorsements. Building owners need to be aware that traditional policies may not provide adequate coverage for the unique elements of a "green" building (i.e., vegetative roof, etc.). Some of the enhancements in "green" building property coverage include... Coverage for vegetative roofs, for which currently there are limitations on a standard property policy..."

Developers propose $76 million project for Park East corridor
Milwaukee Small Business Times,
by Staff
March 2, 2009
Milwaukee, WI. "Fair Market Development LLC is proposing a $76 million development with about 400 residences and 10,000 square feet of retail space in the Park East corridor...The project would also include several environmentally-friendly "green" elements, including a 20,000-square-foot green roof, and the developers expect Eco-Square to receive a LEED rating. The county board will decide if the project goes forward."

Green Rooftops
WTVW,
by Staff
March 2, 2009
Evansville, IN. "The new Green Circle Shopping Center will literally have a green roof...runoff is collected in a cistern and is used to flush the building's toilets. The project designer, Matt O'Reilly, says, "Now we're using 70% less city water, so we have a 70% lower sewer bill. Then you have the whole insulating value of this whole upper roof area." The shopping center is actually the first LEED platinum-certified shopping center in the nation..."

CU Mass Transit District may get stimulus money
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette,
by Paul Wood
March 2, 2009
Champaign, IL. "The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District is likely to get $2.75 million under a preliminary stimulus package award...There's a need to replace the roof, and we would explore a green roof (with plants)," Volk said."

Fore! Bronx Water Treatment Plant Doubles as a Driving Range
Fast Company,
by Cliff Kuang
March 2, 2009
Bronx, NY. "...Set to be completed by 2012 at a budget of $95 million, the building will have the country's largest continuous green roof--all nine acres of it. And the treatment plant, which will clean water from the Croton Reservoir, will have one other function as well: it's a high-security compound to protect the water being treated. As the Architect's newspaper quips, it'll be "Pebble Beach meets Biosphere meets Rikers..."

First and Main building tops off
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Tyler Graf
March 2, 2009
Portland, OR. "...The fourth floor will feature an eco-roof, which will be accessible to all building tenants. Currently, it’s just a concrete roof awaiting various plants, walkways and benches. Eventually, it will be a plush, garden-like environment, Bailey said..."

Rising Water Concerns
Monterey County Herald,
by Laith Agha
March 2, 2009
Monterey, CA. "...The plans include renewable energy sources, living roofs, land allocated for sensitive species and a structural design that hides the entire development from drivers passing by on the highway...The board voted 4-3 against Ghandour's water proposal and ordered him to prepare an environmental impact report to address all water-related..."

Flower Show a hothouse of ideas
Philadelphia Inquirer,
by Marie McCullough
March 2, 2009
Philadelphia, PA. "...In stark contrast to the colorful flora throughout the rest of the show, Peco Energy's exhibit of its "green roof" technology was about as visually interesting as a pool table. Even so, a steady stream of visitors examined the roof, a cut-away look at what really tops the com-pany's building on Market Street..."

Author to local leaders: Green doesn't have to bust bottom line
HollandSentinel.com,
by Andrea Goodell
February 28, 2009
Holland, MI. "...The higher cost of sustainable building and other initiatives has traditionally been an obstacle, but Yudelson points to a recession as a prime time to make green infrastructure improvements. Costs are down. Buildings certified as LEED...demand 30 percent more in rent or sale price...From using gray (partially treated, yet not potable) water for irrigation to green roofs, the group composed mostly of BPW, city and sustainability committee representatives developed a number of green possibilities to get each building closer to LEED status..."

Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Completes Construction of Hoboken, NJ's GREEN Garden Street Lofts
PR Web,
Press Release
February 25, 2009
Hoboken, NJ. "...Comprised of greenery and soils specially selected to prevent storm-water runoff, the green roof provides insulation, produces oxygen and reduces heat..."

Sears Tower in silver? A green idea that isn't as good as gold
Chicago Tribune,
by Blair Kamin
February 25, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...Other initiatives include looking at renewable energies, such as solar and wind power at roof level, and the installation of green roofs, which could include the tallest green roof in the U.S..."

Hennepin County Board OKs $172 million wish list for stimulus money
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
by Mary Jane Smetanka
February 24, 2009
Minneapolis, MN. "...New libraries in Plymouth and Maple Grove would get green roofs and other energy efficiencies. East Lake, North Regional, Franklin and Linden Hills..."

Rooftop gardens winning new adherents
The News Journal,
by Justin Williams
February 24, 2009
Wilmington, DE. "...Although green roofs cost about 40 percent to 50 percent more than a traditional roof up front, long-term heating and cooling savings can make them sound..."

Balsillie school gets green light
Waterloo Record,
by Liz Monteiro
February 24, 2009
Waterloo, ON. "...The urban campus lined with trees will feature green roofs, a covered bicycle parking area, and pedestrian pathways and public courtyards..."

Green expertise turns to gold
OregonLive.com,
by Amy Hsuan
February 24, 2009
Shanghai, China. "...A 32000-square-foot green roof — the size of almost three Olympic-size swimming pools. And more than 75 percent of construction waste will be recycled..."

Tremco wins 'Best Vegetated Roof' award
Building Design & Construction,
by Staff
February 23, 2009
Beachwood, OH. "...The Washington, DC-based Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing (Center) presented Tremco the Excellence in Design for Best Vegetated Roof award. The Center’s Executive Director, Craig Silvertooth, explains that the Clinton Presidential Library..."

Grant to help Purdue roof go green
Journal and Courier,
by Eric Weddle
February 23, 2009
Lafayette, IN. "...The 1750-square-foot, L-shaped area, which overlooks the Engineering Fountain, will be fitted with vegetation and walkways made from recycled concrete..."

Green Rooftops
Myhighplains.com,
by Chris Martin
February 23, 2009
Springfield, IL. "...It's literally a green roof. It's made of several layers. The base is a traditional roof. On top is a layer of drainage, a root barrier, soil..."

Schools compete for "green" makeover award
Southtown Star, by Duaa Eldeib
February 23, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...Polizzotto said some options include lighting retrofitting, solar panels, green roofs and even a wind turbine. Anja Caldwell, a green schools expert, flew in from Maryland to inspect the..."

Compost gearing up for Olympic trial
Environmental Data Interactive, by Kate Martin
February 22, 2009
U.K. "...The Olympic Park is set to become part of a major environmental trial that could guide the way green roofs are created in the future..."

State Farm board to help Schleman Hall sprout green roof
Media Newswire,
Press Release
February 23, 2009
West Lafayette, IN. "...Green roofs range from mossy vegetation to full-scale gardens, meadows or trees that grow on specialized structures atop buildings. Cambridge, who founded the initiative in 2006, wrote the grant and designed Schleman Hall's green roof layout. He and other members hope to install the roof system by May..."

City’s ecoroof grant review restarts in March
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by DJC Staff
February 23, 2009
Portland, OR. "...grant program designed to encourage the construction of ecoroofs in the city. Projects selected for grants receive up to $5 per square foot of ecoroof..."

Phase two construction nears
Central Florida Future
, by Johanna Stewart
February 22, 2009
Orlando, FL. "...They are also planning to save on heating and cooling costs by adding a green roof, where plants or other technologies such as solar panels, are placed on..."

County considers its options in stimulus plan
delmarvanow.com,
by Ceri Larson Danes
February 21, 2009
VA. "...The roofing estimate could increase if officials opt for metal replacement as originally specified but eliminated during value-engineering. Smith suggested green roofing in the flat sections, which could make the project more environmentally appealing..."

Principles Into Practice
Rocktown Weekly,
by Jenny Jones
February 21, 2009
Harrisonburg, VA. "Eastern Mennonite University has always prided itself on being a good steward of the environment...To top it off, the dorm will have parking spaces designated not only for the handicapped but also those driving hybrid or other alternative energy vehicles. And it will have a bike shed, possibly with a vegetation roof, to encourage bicycle use, Kurtz..."

Eye-catching, eco-friendly church structure turns heads in North Carolina city
Associated Baptist Press,
by Bob Allen
February 20, 2009
Raleigh, NC. "...The $3.7 million structure is also topped off with a green roof, and the design allows natural light into 80% of the new space..."

A Green Building for Ex-Prisoners in Harlem
New York Times Blogs,
by Jennifer 8. Lee
February 20, 2009
Harlem, NY. "A $42 million green housing project broke ground in Harlem this week, joining David and Joyce Dinkins Gardens in the growing trend of environmentally progressive budget housing projects that are being planned and built around the city...Among the features the building will offer: free Wi-Fi, roof gardens that will channel rain water, and aluminum solar shades for temperature control..."

First Lady Donates Historic Magnolia Seedling to People's Garden
Environment News Service,
by Staff
February 20, 2009
Washington, DC. "...The gardens will be designed to promote "going green" concepts, said Vilsack, including landscaping and building design to retain water and reduce runoff; roof gardens for energy efficiency, native plantings and sound conservation practices..."

Butler Rising
Princeton University The Daily Princetonian,
by Shaina Li
February 20, 2009
Princeton, NJ. "...The new complex also features cutting-edge innovations in sustainable design, which coincide with the University’s commitment to sustainability. More than half of the new buildings are topped with green roof gardens, which serve to replace the green space occupied by the foundation of the building..."

New Glenview library price tag set at $28.7 million
Pioneer Press Online,
by Lynne Stiefel
February 20, 2009
Glenview, IL. "...So far, the Village Board has signed off on $310,000 "green" amenities. Project planners say they plan to submit more than $600,000 worth of other items, such as a "green" roof, for village trustees' approval..."

Eye-catching, eco-friendly church structure turns heads in North Carolina city
Dallas Baptist Standard,
by Bob Allen
February 20, 2009
Raleigh, NC. "...The addition also implements a “green roof”—covered with vegetation and soil over a waterproofing membrane—expected to reduce storm-water runoff, the No. 1 source of water pollution, by 25 percent... “The lower story of the building addition cuddles up to the existing structure and acts to negotiate all of the elements of the project: a new chapel and fellowship hall, a roof garden, and a new entrance to the church. A courtyard space outside of the original sanctuary on the Cox Avenue side continues around to the rear of the building and becomes the vegetative roof of the new..."

Meet Farming’s Future
Next American City,
by Hamida Kinge
February 19, 2009
The World. "...A New York Times article last year suggested that investments in vertical farms in areas of prime real estate would not be likely because other businesses would yield more of a profit. What’s your take on that? Despommier: I don’t think you’d have a problem convincing developers that this would be a good idea because [vertical farms] would generate money, jobs, and become tourist attractions..."

A Green Roofed Dog House for Obama’s New Puppy!
Inhabitat,
by Bridgette Steffen
February 19, 2009
Washington, DC. "...We’re excited to announce that Sustainable Pet Design has created a house specifically for the Obama Dog and modeled it after traditional presidential architecture. Their Greenrrroff Animal Homes are customized pet homes made from red cedar with beautiful green roofs..." 
See Linda's commentary in Sky Gardens.

Sonoma Mountain Village: Is Green Suburbia Possible?
WorldChanging,
by Adele Peters
February 19, 2009
Rohnert Park, CA. "....A myriad of other environmental measures are planned to improve the community's water, waste and food systems...the development will encourage biodiversity through green roofs and the restoration of local wetlands and other open spaces..."

Bellevue Towers selling well as downtown grows
Seattle Post Intelligencer,
by Dan Richman
February 19, 2009
Seattle, WA. "...Edlen is seeking LEED gold status for the building based on its use of recycled materials, recycling of construction waste, planted roofs, efficient plumbing fixtures and irrigation..."

How Seattle can help green roofs to really grow
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Jonathan Morley, Rachael Meyer and Katrina Morgan
February 19, 2009
Seattle, WA. "Green roofs have developed great momentum in Seattle’s building industry in recent years, thanks to a growing body of built examples and performance data...One program making great strides for green roofs is the Green Factor, Seattle’s landscape requirement program introduced in 2006..."

College trying to raise $12M for new building
Diamondback Online,
by Tirza Austin
February 19, 2009
College Park, MD. "...The building will include rain collection, living roofs, light tubes, a silo wind generator and solar chimneys. It will allow researchers to study rain water, organic food and green roof technology. The new facility, occupying 100 acres on the 1,000 acre university-owned property in Clarkesville, will be the first certified green building in the country built on a land-grant university farm..."

SF: Newsom Announces Art Project, Improvements to Civic Center Area
CBS 5,
by Staff
February 19, 2009
San Francisco, CA. "...Newsom said the sculpture and other projects are part of an effort to "activate" the Civic Center area and to transform it into a sustainable and vibrant area of the city. Other future projects he suggested for the area include solar rooftop photovoltaics, water conservation fixtures, and living roofs similar to the one at the California Academy of Sciences..."

Is blue-green the new black? Chicago's Olympic plan and an award-winning research proposal float this big idea
The Skyline,
by Blair Kamin
February 18, 2009
Chicago, IL. "With so much attention focused on Chicago's underwhelming plans for an Olympic Village, one intriguing part of the city's bid to host the 2016 Summer Games has gone unnoticed: The idea that a Chicago Games would be blue-green, not just green. Translation: The city plans to pay attention to water, not just green roofs and..."

Faner, Agriculture roof replacements move forward
SIU - Daily Egyptian,
by Stile T. Smith
February 18, 2009
Carbondale, IL. "...Todd Powers, project manager of the Agriculture Building roof for Ittner Architects, said a green roof would be put on the Agriculture Building...Powers said a number of 2-foot by 2-foot metal square boxes will be used to hold the planting material, which will help reduce the runoff of storm water..."

A Breath of Fresh Greenery
New York Times,
by Stephen Orr
February 18, 2009
Napa Valley, CA. "The trend of planting on everything but terra firma continues: first there were green roofs, then green walls, and now the vertical garden is going without soil..."

WRAP trials to explore uses for green and food composts
Horticulture Week,
by Staff
February 18, 2009
London, England. "WRAP will be carrying out trials this year aiming to demonstrate how "quality" green and food-included compost can be used in a range of situations, from green roofs to the growing of biofuel crops on regenerated brownfield land. The trials will begin in 2009 at sites across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Reports will be produced during 2010 and 2011...The compost will be trialled as a planting medium for green roofs on the site of the new 2012 Olympic Park, on the International Broadcast Centre and Media Press Centre..."

Green Scene: Stimulating the City with Green
Phillyist,
by Lori Litchman
February 18, 2009
Philadelphia, PA. "While we are all waiting with bated breath to see how Barack Obama’s stimulus package is going to help the economy and our wallets, we thought you’d be interested to know that Mayor Nutter (along with all the mayors of cities with populations greater than 30,000) has already made a wish list for what he wants to do with the money from the stimulus when it starts rolling into Philadelphia...Green roofing installation at city facilities. Cost: $1 million..."

Plow Building To Get Southeast's First Green Roof
The Chattanoogan,
by Staff
February 18, 2009
Chattanooga, TN.
"The historic Plow Building near Finely Stadium has taken Chattanooga’s next big environmental
step by installing a green roof...The green roof was installed by Earthscapes, Inc., which has been installing green roofs and other green solutions in Chattanooga for over six years and is the only certified ELT installer in the Southeast..." 
Publisher's Note:
Kudos to the Plow Building, but, of course, it's not the first greenroofed building in the U.S. Southeast!

The Green Scene
Mountain Xpress,
by Margaret Williams
February 18, 2009
Asheville, NC. "...With units priced at about $2 million, the current project, says Goldstein, targets “the most discerning buyers,” particularly those committed to a sustainable lifestyle. The 13-story structure will feature a living green roof, solar panels, rainwater collection, low-E glass, automated lighting/shading systems and local building materials...will be seeking LEED certification..."

Open Ended Learning
Metropolis Magazine,
by Paul Makovsky, Martin C. Pedersen, Kristi Cameron & Randi Greenberg
February 18, 2009
The World. "...We asked eight leading design firms to submit a recent K–12 school project that featured an innovative approach, application, or idea. Their responses—wind turbines, green roofs, using a building as a teaching tool...The Nueva School...Adlai E. Stevenson High School, in the Bronx...The firm’s concept to retrofit 20,000 square feet of the school’s roof with a modular green roof..."

LEEDing the way in ‘green' design
Business Gazette,
by Jason Tomassini
February 18, 2009
Montgomery County, MD. "...Eastern Village's "green" roof, which serves as an outdoor patio, children's playground, community garden and part of efficient stormwater management and heating and cooling systems...Among its greenest features are its proximity to public transportation, its lack of on-site parking and, most importantly, that it was built from recycled materials of an old..."

Taking a chance on castles in the air
Daily Pennsylvanian,
by Ashley Takacs
February 18, 2009
Philadelphia, PA. "...The building's green roof has also garnered some attention for its sustainability. Covering 20 percent of the Radian's total footprint, the 12,000-square-foot green roof was designed primarily to satisfy the city's storm-water control regulations. Special drains capture runoff from impervious sections of the terrace, funneling it into an irrigation..."

Oregon BEST creates synergy between universities and professionals
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Sam Bennett
February 18, 2009
Portland, OR. "As a professor of mechanical engineering at Portland State University, David Sailor believes strongly in green building research. The challenge, he said, is to determine how to share that knowledge with others in the industry...She also said she would like to know more about vegetated walls and roofs and how to deal with their irrigation, as well as how to integrate water storage more efficiently in a building..."

Infrastructure projects in line for stimulus
Fall River Herald News,
by Grant Welker
February 17, 2009
MA. "Massachusetts will receive $890 million for construction or repair of roads, bridges, public transit and other infrastructure projects as part of the federal stimulus bill signed Tuesday by President Barack Obama...Local projects still being considered include...about $43 million for clean energy projects at UMass Dartmouth, including a wind turbine, solar panels, a biomass boiler power plant and green roofs on four dorm buildings..."

Historic Industrial Converts to Rental Units
GlobeSt. com,
by Alyson Grala
February 17, 2009
Newark, NJ. "...The Richardson Building Lofts will have some novel green features, including a two-story addition capped by a green roof that will bring the building to eight stories. "The green roof, which will decrease runoff and provide insulation, may even include a vegetable farm," says Michael Saltzman, managing principal of Newwork..."

Cities, school districts hope to get federal stimulus funds
North County Journal,
by Mary Shapiro
February 17, 2009
West County, MO. "...City and School District Economic stimulus "Wish Lists"...Rockwood School District-Substitute a "green roof" for an already scheduled roof replacement. New green-roof technology to be incorporated as a pilot project..."

A walk in the park: the new Ritalin for city students
McGill Tribune,
by Meghna Marjadi
February 17, 2009
North America. "...Simple changes like adding a few trees here and there can easily help city residents. However, large-scale changes such as green roofs may take longer to appear...Zoning efforts reintroduced nature into the city landscape. Such ideas include green roofs, creative balcony arrangements, and vertical gardens..."

Dearborn St. getting ready to blossom
Sun newspapers,
by Lang Capasso
February 17, 2009
Port Charlotte, FL. "...What you may not know is that all development plans for Dearborn Street have hinged on stormwater runoff issues. Now that too is drawing to a sensible conclusion. The county says vaults can be installed underground to hold water until it runs off to the sea. County officials also have said "green roofs" can be considered..."

Greener Pastures
Canadian Architect,
by Kerry Ross
February 17, 2009
Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Canada. "A Survey Of Green Roofs In Several Nordic Countries Debunks Some Of The Myths About Successfully Adopting Such Technology For A Wide Range Of Projects In Canada. It is a centuries-old idea wrapped in new technology that offers efficiency and beauty. It will even contribute towards LEED certification, but green roofs remain a hard sell in parts of Canada despite the increasing number of projects in Southern Ontario and on the Pacific West Coast--where one can find research and demonstration facilities, municipal incentives and organizations advocating for public awareness..."

Snow buries some projects' budgets
Dubuque Telegraph Herald,
by Andy Piper
February 17, 2009
Dubuque, IA. "...Public Works Director Don Vogt knew by Christmas that his $1,120,782 likely would be snowed under, and the Dubuque City Council approved a series of measures Monday night to fill the gap, including cancellation of the green roof project at fire headquarters...The city paid $1,500 to the roofing contractor, Jim Giese, to cancel the agreement. That project could return in the 2011 budget..."

7th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities: Pushing the Envelope - Conference Agenda
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities,
Press Release
February 17, 2009
Toronto, Canada. "Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is proud to unveil the agenda for its 7th Annual, Conference Awards and Trade Show - Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities: Pushing the Envelope, to be held from June 3-5th, 2009 in Atlanta Georgia. “We have an amazing program this year, with new developments related to integrated water management, urban food production, green house gas sequestration and more...”

Old material, new use
Plant Services,
by Robert C. Lichy
February 17, 2009
The World. "...Standing water causes accelerated aging and damage of most roofing membranes, and roofing warranties commonly exclude damage caused by standing water. PMMA roofing systems aren’t subject to such exclusions. Hydrophobicity also makes it a good choice for inverted or green roofing system designs..."

Around the Halls: February 16-19
blogdowntown,
by Eric Richardson
February 16, 2009
Los Angeles, CA. "...At Council, CF 09-0349 would have the city apply for $100,000 from the California Department and Fire Protection. The funds would be used to put a green roof on City Hall, almost certainly on the flat roof above the 4th floor. An RFP would be put out for design..."

How—or if—“green” can boost jobs in Virginia
Lynchburg News and Advance,
by Rex Springston
February 16, 2009
VA. "...Chris Larkum works a green job as a Cityspace carpenter and solar foreman. A recent morning found him cutting lumber at a dusty house the company is renovating at 1417 Grove Ave. in Richmond’s Fan District. The house is getting solar panels, extra insulation, a green roof — a roof with plants on it — and woodwork using lumber harvested in an environmentally friendly manner, among other amenities..."

Twins, Target show off plans for plaza area outside new ballpark
Sports Business Journal (subscription),
by John Vomhof Jr.
February 16, 2009
Minneapolis, MN. "The Minnesota Twins and Target Corp. last week unveiled designs for Target Plaza, the public space outside the Twins’ new ballpark, Target Field. The plans for the roughly two acres over Interstate 394 between the ballpark and Target Center, which will cost up to $9 million, include a “green-roof..."

Green trees deliver green benefits
ABC Science Online,
by Anna Salleh
February 16, 2009
U.S. and Australia. "The economic benefits of greening urban areas outweigh the costs, a new US study has found... McPherson says there is also a "tremendous opportunity" in so-called 'green roofs and walls', which provide similar benefits to urban forests. Brisbane-based landscape gardener and horticulturalist, Sidonie Carpenter, of Green Roofs Australia, says planting vegetation on roofs and walls can make use of otherwise extensive unused space. She says green roofs and walls not only help insulate homes, but can even protect them from fire..."

In School Redistricting, Battle Lines Run Deep
Washington Post,
by Jenna Johnson
February 15, 2009
St. Mary's County, MD. "...Evergreen Elementary, in the Wildewood development in California, is nearly complete and will open on time, Martirano said. The $20 million "green school" will have vegetation on the roofs..."

Expansion plans
Louisville Courier-Journal,
by Diane Heilenman
February 15, 2009
Louisville, KY. "...The latest design calls for a gym and performing-arts expansion done with sustainable materials and eco-conscious construction, including green roofs and a green wall of native plants, self-maintained by rain catches on the structure that will help prevent runoff. Douglas Pierson, design principal of (fer) studio in Inglewood, Calif., said the project will incorporate educational stations to display the building's energy efficiency..."

New bill could be boost for green roofs
Daily Journal of Commerce,
by Sam Bennett
February 13, 2009
U.S. "In an ideal world, Steven Peck would like to see green roofs dominate every city. Realistically, he would settle for at least a few here and there...Kat West, the sustain-ability manager of the Multnomah County Sustainability Program, said the county uses green roofs on its headquarters building at 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. and the Central Library..."

Prefab Housing Defies Real Estate Downturn
eReleases,
Press Release
February 12, 2009
U.S. "...Modern prefab buildings can produce their own energy, provide planted roof gardens to grow food and harvest water, as well as solar and wind to produce energy. Hudson is convinced that the prefab housing industry can bring new jobs and a competitive advantage to the American economy..."

Vilsack Establishes the People's Garden Project on Bicentennial of Lincoln's Birth
USDA.gov,
Press Release
February 12, 2009
Washington, DC. "...During today's ceremony, Secretary Vilsack announced the goal of creating a community garden at each USDA facility worldwide. The USDA community garden project will include a wide variety of garden activities including Embassy window boxes, tree planting, and field office plots. The gardens will be designed to promote "going green" concepts, including landscaping and building design to retain water and reduce runoff; roof gardens for energy efficiency; utilizing native plantings and using sound conservation practices..."

Borough chiefs won't be made green hostages
Basingstoke Gazette,
by David Connop Price
February 12, 2009
U.K. "...During a consultation on improving Basing View, the Environment Agency had suggested green roofs, sustainable urban drainage systems, renewable energy and appropriate waste management would all promote an enhanced natural..."

Airport plans ‘green’ parking garage
BurlingtonFreePress.com,
by Dan McLean
February 12, 2009
Burlington, VT. "...The final phase, the roughly $12 million “green roof” which was envisioned about a year ago, would create rows of solar panels, several wind turbines and “vegetation which will become open space for people to go up and take a look at the airfield, watch the aircraft and learn about the energy generation going on up there,”...The $11,430,000 “green roof” is included as one of the many millions of dollars in projects the city of Burlington is promoting as “federal funding priorities,” according to a letter Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss sent to the governor...”

Get ready for the garden show, new-style H&G section
HeraldNet,
by Jessi Loerch, Sarah Jackson and Debra Smith
February 12, 2009
Seattle, WA. "...tomorrow’s Home & Garden section, which will feature the inspiration and plants behind one of the show’s most stellar gardens, “Sky’s the Limit.” It’s a collaboration between four-time show veteran, Brent Bissell, owner of B. Bissell General Contractors of Snohomish, and New York City celebrity garden designer Rebecca Cole...Her 1,000-square-foot garden will simulate a skyscraper rooftop garden, decorated with all things eco-friendly. That includes GreenGrid-brand green roofing squares planted..."

Governor pushes hard for fed stimulus money
Estacada News,
by Jim Redden
February 11, 2009
OR. "...several projects that might get in line quickly for federal funding, including construction of a new prison and state hospital in Junction City, and relocating Vernonia High School and building a new wastewater treatment plant in that Columbia County town on the Nehalem River that was hit by floods in December 2007. Kulongoski said the project would include solar energy panels, green roofs and other sustainable development..."

GSA reviewing hundreds of projects for stimulus funding
Federal Times,
by Tim Kauffman
February 11, 2009
U.S. "The General Services Administration is reviewing new construction projects, building renovations and a backlog of $7 billion in maintenance and repairs for possible funding under the economic stimulus bill...GSA also is looking at some large-scale energy savings projects that aren’t necessarily tied to specific buildings, Kampschroer said. Ideas being considered include installing intelligent light systems, replacing flat roofs with Energy Star or vegetative systems..."

The Politician Who's Ready to Reclaim Our Food Chain NOW
Huffington Post,
by Kerry Trueman
February 10, 2009
New York, NY. "...Stringer's also a big fan of urban agriculture, eager to help NYC residents curb their carbon "foodprint" by helping folks grow more of their own food in community gardens, backyards and on rooftops...a group of sustainable ag advo-cates, including the marvelous Annie Myers and permaculture proponents Andrew Faust and Adam Brock, discussed their vision for transforming NYU's grounds and rooftops into productive food gardens. And today, New York City Council Member David Yassky's holding a press conference to introduce the Sustainable Roof Act of 2009..."

Mother's Garden: What’s new now?
Belmont Citizen-Herald,
by Ruth Foster
February 10, 2009
Belmont, MA. "...This year's words are "sustainable" and "safe" and "healthy". We still have last year's words like "ecological" and "green" and "organic."...Green roofs are very much in fashion. They're certainly not the old Hanging Gardens of Babylon or the Vikings' sod roofs in Greenland. Today's are for energy efficiency, water retention, beauty, maybe even vegetables one day. For now they are mostly on large buildings, expensive energy control techniques to save heating and cooling costs..."

Guest Columnist: Let 10000 rain gardens and green rooftops bloom
Seattle Post Intelligencer,
by Timothy Colman
February 10, 2009
Northwest U.S. "President Barack Obama is now in office. Yet something is missing in all the talk about green initiatives...It's time for something that we can get started on immediately, that will lead to clean water, prevent pollution and create thousands of good paying jobs. What is it? A Green Initiative to grow green roofs and rain gardens, bioswales and pervious pavement..."

New City Council proposal aims to grow green spaces high above the city - on buildings' roofs
New York Daily News,
by Adam Lisberg
February 10, 2009
New York, NY. "Building owners who put plants, grass or even white paint on their roof to soak up heat and rainwater could get big tax breaks under a City Council proposal unveiled Tuesday...They want to offer tax abatements of up to 90% for the cost of creating "green roofs...Mayor Bloomberg pushed through a 25% tax credit for green roof construction that will soon take effect, and a team of his environmental experts is working on its own plan for improving New York rooftops..."

A River Runs Through Him
LA Downtown News Online,
by Ryan Vaillancourt
February 9, 2009
Los Angeles, CA. "...If re-elected, Reyes said his third-term park focus would be less on acquiring new land than on making better use of existing city properties and facilities, namely their rooftops...While he acknowledged that many Downtown Los Angeles buildings already include rooftop green space, Reyes said his aim is to make green roofs a universal building design feature, not an exclusive residential amenity. "We should make it common, something basic," Reyes said. "It should be, 'Do you want to do a green rooftop or do you want to do shingles?' It should be that basic. That's the type of effort that I want to use the next four years for..."

Terrazas de Coson Takes 'Eco-Chic' to New Heights
BigNews.biz,
Press Release
February 9, 2009
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. "...Another green component of Terrazas de Coson is the garden roofs incorporated by Carlisle. Carlisle supports the “Building Green” concept with key focus on promoting sustainable sites, protecting the atmosphere and conserving energy, materials and resources. The green roofs will lessen the strain on community infrastructure, improve a bottom line through reduced energy costs and water bills and increase property values..."

Harford County farmer sings the praises of the green roof movement
baltimoresun.com,
by Mary Gail Hare
February 8, 2009
Harford County, MD. "Five generations of the Snodgrass family have prospered at Emory Knoll Farms in northern Harford County. Its 365 acres have evolved from a 19th-century dairy operation to a crop farm for most of the 20th. Now Ed Snodgrass runs a 21st-century roofing business - one that is environmentally friendly and has nothing to do with slate, tin or asphalt. Snodgrass, 56, grows plants that make roofs green..."

Rooftop park to be built above new Meguro expressway junction
Mainichi Daily News,
by Staff
February 7, 2009
Tokyo, Japan. "Tokyo's Meguro Ward has unveiled a project that would see a rooftop park created atop an expressway junction now under construction. The new Ohashi Junction, joining the Metropolitan Expressway system's Route 3 and the Central Circular Route, will be about 400 meters in circumference and is scheduled for completion by the end of fiscal 2009. The rooftop park atop the looping concrete structure, part of an overall effort at greening the expressway project, will be the first of its kind in Japan..."

Labor Organizers, Environmental Activists Forge New Alliance
Voice of America,
by Rosanne Skirble
February 6, 2009
U.S. "...That business strategy has guided Gerding Edlen, a real estate development company in Portland, Oregon. Among its landmark projects was transforming an historic sprawling brewery compound into a neighborhood of offices, stores and homes. The company applied green building standards, deployed solar panels, recycled almost all construction waste, put parking lots underground and installed green roofs..."

Straw is a star at home show
Ohio.com,
by Mary Beth Breckenridge
February 6, 2009
Cleveland, OH. "...The straw-house display showcases other Earth-friendly building materials and systems, too. One of them is a living roof, a roof covered in plants for such benefits as reducing storm-water runoff and moderating the building's temperature. Other green features include rain barrels to capture rainwater for watering the roof..."

New homegrown green building products get boost from GBA
Pop City,
by Staff
February 4, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA. "Keeping the region on the frontline of innovative green product development is the key behind the latest round of grants from the Pittsburgh Green Building Alliance. Five local recipients received a piece of the $240,000 pie as part of the Green Products Initiative this month. The program is the first of its kind to target product manufacturers in the U.S. and the region...GTECH Strategies received $20,000 for a residual silt from water treatment as a growing medium for landscapes and green roofs..."

Green design at Malibu High
Malibu Times,
by Nora Fleming
February 4, 2009
Malibu, CA. "...At Malibu High School these enhancements will include green roofs, wind turbines and solar panels, bioswales (landscaped areas with vegetation that filter runoff water) and native landscaping. These measures, in addition to the use of day lighting and natural ventilation, should reduce the school's carbon footprint and promote energy efficiency, O'Brien said..."

Green job fair at WTC: Economy reduces employer turnout
La Crosse Tribune,
by KJ Lang
February 4, 2009
U.S. "...trend might change, Bemis said, with more people “going green.” For example, he said, people now can get a job in Chicago maintaining green roofs — gardens or other landscaping planted on rooftops, often on municipal buildings..."

New Resort to Be Most Eco-Innovative in World
Earth911.com,
by Jennifer Berry
February 4, 2009
Monterey, CA. "Security National Guaranty (SNG) recently announced plans to develop “the greenest ecoresort in the world” on the Monterey Peninsula in California...Living Architecture: Five acres of living roofs will provide insulation and cooling, leaving only 1.5 acres of non-native vegetative cover on the property..."

The First Annual Green Roofs for the West Symposium Debuts at Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens,
Press Release
February 3, 2009
Denver, CO. "The First Annual Green Roofs for the West Symposium will take place at Denver Botanic Gardens on June 18 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This forward-thinking and informative event, co-hosted by the Gardens, US Green Building Council, and Colorado State University, will spotlight the innovative ways green roofs are leading us to a future of more sustainable cities in the challenging climate of the West..."

Fair showcases cornucopia of student projects
Forest Park Review,
by Katie Przychodzen
February 3, 2009
Forest Park, IL.
"...Rebecca Kirchner's interest in the green energy movement drove her to come up with her project, "Do Green Roofs Conserve Energy?" She built three boxes, each with a different style of wooden roof, and a "green" roof covered in soil and various plants. As she expected, the box with the green roof had the most consistent temperature of the three and stayed measurably cooler..."

West Cape May proposes zoning changes for business districts
Press of Atlantic City,
by Richard Degener
February 3, 2009
West Cape May, NJ. "Borough Commission is proposing sweeping changes to the business corridors on Broadway, Sunset Boulevard and Park Boulevard...The ordinance also allows greater lot coverage, as much as 10 percent more, if solar panels or "green roofs," which are made of plants, are installed..."

Luxe Affordability Marks Green Renewal in the Bronx
CityLimits.org,
by Chloe Tribich
February 2, 2009
Bronx, NY. "...The $39 million development – the largest affordable development in the country to received the federal Energy Star designation for energy efficiency – was funded by a combination of Low Income Housing Tax Credits, financing from the NYSERDA Multifamily Program Pilot and other green development programs, along with city capital funding. The building features green roofs..."

Green initiative
South-East Advertiser,
by Luke Royes
February 2, 2009
Carindale, Australia. "...The Rotary Club of Carindale, Green Roofs Australia and the Bulimba Creek Co-ordinating Committee have set their sights on raising $65,000 to build an innovative Infrastructure Education Shed at B4C’s Sustainability Centre in Carindale. The shed will have a green roof an environmentally-friendly creation and the structure will include native plants...Geoff Wilson, founder of Green Roofs Australia, said the operation would be..."

Growing Food Locally: Integrating Agriculture Into the Built Environment
BuildingGreen.com, EBN: 18:2,
by Alex Wilson
February 1, 2009
The World. "With a little ingenuity, the flat roofs and vacant lots of urban centers can be used effectively for food production. Numerous models can make bring building-integrated food production to your project, while making our food supply chain more sustainable..."

Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) Introduces Green Roof Tax Incentive
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities,
Press Release
January 30, 2009
Washington, D.C. and Toronto, Canada. "Senator Maria Cantwell from Washington State introduced the Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 (S.320) legislation on Monday January 26 that if adopted, would provide financial incentives for commercial and household green roof installation. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the American Society of Landscape Architects worked together to help draft the section of the bill that is focused on the green roof incentive. “This is a watershed moment for the green roof industry”, said Steven W. Peck, Founder and President of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities..."

Green roof a part of airport wish list
Columbus Dispatch,
by Debbie Gebolys
January 31, 2009
Columbus, OH. "Port Columbus' leaky roof creates a green possibility. Airport officials are asking for a $1.5 million green roof in its place. It's one project among several that they hope will qualify for President Barack Obama's economic-stimulus package...At the airport, security concerns rule out anyone walking on the roof..."For the most part, it won't be visible to the customers," said airport spokesman David Whitaker, although people might catch a glimpse of it from parking garages..."

Green Roof Tax Incentive Legislation Introduced in the Senate
ASLA Advocacy Network
January 29, 2009
Washington, DC.
"Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) introduced the Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 (S.320), legislation geared toward creating high-wage green-collar jobs and revitalizing the economy through clean energy investments. ASLA worked with Senator Cantwell's office to ensure that a section of the bill was dedicated to green roof tax incentives..."

Ronaldo building PS6.1m dream pad in Portugal
Thaindian.com,
by Staff
January 29, 2009
Santo Estevao, Portugal. "Cristiano Ronaldo is having his dream home built in Portugal, which is worth a whopping 6.1million pounds, according to reports...The glass-fronted pad has a vegetated eco roof and garage for five cars..."

Goleta Design Board Pans Bacara Condo Plans
Noozhawk,
by Sonia Fernandez
January 29, 2009
Goleta, CA. "...The buildings, he said, would reflect the surrounding color palette with vegetation meant to screen the sea-ward side of the hotel condos, as well as green roofs planted with native grass or lined with photovoltaics...The green roofs were not such a great idea, said a couple of members, because of the maintenance required..."

DEP Grant Funds Largest Green Roof in the State
WMBB-TV,
by DEP
January 28, 2009
Escambia County, FL. "The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today participated with local officials in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Escambia County One Stop Permitting Center. The Department continued support of innovative land use and stormwater best management practices (BMPs) by awarding a $1.4 million Urban BMP Research and Demonstration grant to Escambia County to assist with the project. The county will use the funding for construction of a green roof as well as...This is the third, and final, green roof research and demonstration project DEP has helped to fund in the past five years..."

Biodiesel Beats Congestion Pricing, Biz Summit Told
Western Queens Gazette,
by Thomas Cogan
January 28, 2009
Queens, NY. "...a forum on the topic of a sustainable city that included information about green roofs from Marni Horowitz, who has been in business in Long Island City for two years. She assured business owners and managers who are thinking about having green roofs installed that roots won't grow down through their ceilings... Describing a green roof was the architect Julie Nelson, who designed a prize-winning one, the roof at the Queens Botanical Garden...Ikea built parkland on old docking areas and has used 140,000 square feet of rooftop as green roof and..."

In Politics Commentary: Green Roofing
OnMilwaukee.com,
by Doug Hissom
January 28, 2009
Milwaukee, WI. "After getting burned on a roof job 20 years ago the city's Central Library is going green and hoping to get some help in paying for it. The Downtown library was re-roofed in 1986 and began leaking eight to ten years ago...So the library is asking for a green roof...the cost is expected to be about $1.2 million and the City is asking the Metropolitan Sewerage District for a $250,000 grant from the MMSD Stormwater Best Management Practices Partnership."

DM sets up Green Roofs committee
Construction Week Online,
by Staff
January 27, 2009
Dubai, UAE. "...The committee can take the help of anybody it finds appropriate with expertise from within the Municipality or outside in implementing the system. The committee shall conduct technical studies for the Green Roofs System for buildings in the emirate of Dubai and define the engineering, building, environmental and horticultural specifications as well as the irrigation and water disposal systems as per the best practices in the world."

Going green
Attleboro Sun Chronicle,
by Susan LaHoud
January 27, 2009
U.S.
"...The council has also compiled a list, "45 Ways to Green the Not-So-New House," that ranges from low cost and modest benefits to pricier items ($500-plus) with higher yields....#41. Grow a green roof..."

Building is 'heart and soul' of the Ross School
MLive.com,
by Dave Gershman
January 25, 2009
Ann Arbor, MI. "...The new wing, which rises six stories in places, resulted in a net gain of 90,000 square feet that provides more space for a larger auditorium and function room than was contained in the older buildings, among other amenities. Environmentally sensitive touches, from the cork in the flooring to the three "green'' or vegetative roofs that were installed, earned the new wing a LEED..."

Green makes good business sense
Richmond Times Dispatch,
by Rex Springston
January 25, 2009
Richmond, VA. "...other examples of companies leaning green: SunTrust Bank in 2005 converted the top of a four-story building on Main Street downtown to an 11,800-square-foot "green roof," covered with drought-resistant plants that consume carbon dioxide and absorb storm water. SunTrust has since sold the building but continues to occupy it. The Virginia Association of Counties last year covered 3,000 square feet of roof on its building at 1207 E. Main St. in downtown Richmond with a modular vegetative roof system that uses varieties of sedum to absorb..."

Sustainability in '09 Reflects Robust '08
CoStar Group,
by Andrew C. Burr
January 24, 2009
Philadelphia, PA. "...the Exelon Energy subsidiary PECO completed a five-month project to install a green roof at its headquarters building. Up to 8 inches thick, the vegetative covering will reduce rainwater runoff by up to 70 percent and provide better insulation at the 30-story tower, which the utility fully occupies..."

Conservancy wants entirely 'green' campus
The News-Press,
by Andrea Stetson
January 24, 2009
Fort Myers, FL. "The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is planning the buildings of the future. The goal is a massive project to construct an entire campus of "green" buildings...A vegetated sunscreen on the south side of the building will block bright sunshine to reduce energy costs and a central light well will flood the public areas with sunlight maximizing natural light to the building..."

Executive Order Issued on Climate & Environment
PR-Inside.com,
Press Release
January 23, 2009
Philippines. "President Arroyo launched today the government's ambitious 14-pronged national program on sustainable development as the Philippines' contribution to the worldwide campaign to curb global warming...Task Group on Outdoor and Rooftop Structures (DPWH) - shut off neon/billboard lights by 9 p.m.; remove illegal structures/billboards; provide incentives for owners of urban roof gardens..."

Green roof system to take root in Jerusalem schools
Ha'aretz,
by Zafrir Rinat
January 23, 2009
Jerusalem, Israel. "Jerusalem has decided to follow other cities in the world in adopting the green-roof system to improve the quality of life in the city, reduce pollution and noise and improve buildings' insulation and energy consumption..."Green roofs contribute to increasing the variety of animals in the city and improve the city's facade," said deputy Jerusalem Mayor Naomi Tzur, who is in charge of the environment portfolio..."

Infrastructure Investment Presents Opportunities to Address Long-standing Real Property Backlogs and Reduce Energy Consumption
GAO-09-324T,
Statement of Terrell G. Dorn
January 22, 2009
U.S. "...GSA is using other cost-effective practices in its facilities, such as reducing the need for artificial light by maximizing the use of natural light, better insulating buildings, and installing green (planted) roofs, which can absorb carbon dioxide and reduce stormwater runoff while also insulating facilities..."

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Receives $500000 from McAuley Ministries for New Hill YMCA Roof
PR Newswire,
Press Release
January 22, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA. "...The $500,000 grant will help fund the construction of a green rooftop terrace for the new Thelma Lovette YMCA in the Hill District...The new YMCA's green rooftop terrace will provide a safe playground for children participating in the YMCA's youth programs, outdoor exercise space for adults; a flexible space for family and community activities. The roof will be ringed by a raised planting bed backed by a vegetative screened fence..."

City says new townhouse standards will improve neighborhoods
Ballard News Tribune,
by Staff
January 22, 2009
Seattle, WA. "...Green construction and landscaping. Current landscaping requirements would be increased 15 to 20 percent, which would include in many cases green roofs and vegetated walls. Where additional development capacity is allowed, the development must also meet LEED Silver or Built Green Four Star construction standards..."

Green Roofs Rising...But Not Here
Business Lexington,
by Margaret Buranen
January 22, 2009
Lexington, KY. "Green roofs are rising over Kentucky, but not yet in Lexington and its surrounding areas. In preparing this story I spoke with several local architects. None of them knew of any green roofs any closer than the one at Bernheim Forest, outside of Louisville..."

Go green at business summit tomorrow
Queens Chronicle,
by Peter C. Mastrosimone
January 22, 2009
New York, NY.
"...He offered two examples of how going green can be cost-efficient.. the need for air-conditioning can be les-sened just by putting plants on a building’s roof. “Not everyone can afford to put green roofs on their building, but everybody can afford to put green plants, bushes, on the roof,” Friedman said. “That actually absorbs a lot of the heat that goes into your black tar roof, which saves you money on your air-conditioning system...”

Green Building Alliance Announces $240,000 in Product Innovation Grants to Five Recipients
SYS-CON Media,
by PR Newswire
January 22, 2009
PA. "...In this third round of GBA Product Innovation Grants, five out of thirteen proposals were selected to receive grants, including...Use of residual silt from water treatment as a growing medium for landscapes and green roofs - a project of GTECH Strategies..."

Roof on Gates' garage has 1.4 acres of green
DJC.com,
by Katie Zemtseff
January 20, 2009
Seattle, WA. "The $500 million Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters is now under construction and targeting LEED gold. But its garage next door has been completed and boasts the largest green roof in the city of Seattle. It is awaiting a separate LEED gold designation. At 60,000 square feet or about 1.4 acres, the sloped roof is easily visible to the public..."

AIA course: New roofing concepts and techniques - Earn 1.0 AIA learning unit by taking this free course
Building Design & Construction,
by C.C. Sullivan and Barbara Horwitz-Bennett
January 20, 2009
U.S. "...“Some of the challenges with regard to roofing design and installations are pushing the limits of the structure, increasing the design to keep within the warranties, and creating a successful rooftop—both watertight and aesthetic—for the owner,” says Angie Durhman, a green roof specialist at Jessup, Md.-based Tecta America Corp...Sustainable elements are also contributing to the life cycle benefits inherent in roofing systems. “Life cycle may be the greatest attribute of a green roof,” suggests Womack..."

HuffPost Readers Sent In Their Green Roofs -- Now Pick Your Favorite!
Huffington Post,
by Dave Burdick
January 20, 2009
U.S. "Last week, we asked HuffPost Green readers to send in their photos of green roofs...We put together a slideshow of the best submissions. Below the slideshow, you'll find some details about each roof -- and you'll get to vote on your..."

Green Roof News Issue 2
Green Roofs Today,
by Staff
January, 2009
U.K. "For our second issue we have some exciting news! No longer a stand-alone resource, Green Roof News is now part of Green Roofs Today, an online portal dedicated to the promotion of the UK's green roof industry...In this issue, News and Training: New Lease of LIFE for Green Roof Standards; GRO Support for the UK Green Roof Industry; Green Wall Systems Deliver Performance and Aesthetic Benefits; Old-ham School Brings Countryside to the Town Centre; Commercial Property Insurance to Cover Green Roofing Systems; Award-Winning Sheffield School Applauded for Green Roof Technology; Environment Agency Launch Green Roof..."

Committee formed to implement Green Roofs System in Dubai
AME Info,
by Staff
January 19, 2009
United Arab Emirates. "Dubai Municipality has formed a temporary committee to oversee the implementation of Green Roofs System in the buildings of Dubai emirate ...The committee shall conduct technical studies for the Green Roofs System for buildings in the emirate of Dubai and define the engineering, building, environmental and horticultural specifications as well as the irrigation and water disposal systems as per the best practices in..."

Pacific Garden Mission Combines Benefits of Green Roofing, Solar Thermal
Jetson Green,
by Ryan Delia
January 19, 2009
Chicago, IL. "The Pacific Garden Mission has been a steadfast anchor in the Chicago community since 1877. The Mission has served as a safe-haven for homeless men and women, offering nourishment for both body and soul. Today, the Mission continues it's work in a newly constructed 156,000 square foot facility. It was designed by Tigerman McCurry Architects to obtain LEED Silver certification and includes 100 solar-thermal panels, green roof with native vegetation..."

Sweden’s Sweeping Green Roofed Hillside City
Inhabitat,
by Mike Chino
January 19, 2009
Gothenburg, Sweden. "Nestled beneath an undulating series of rolling green roofs, Kjellgren Kaminsky Architects New Heden project transforms a vacant city block is a self-contained sustainable city interspersed with cycling paths and walkways. Envisioned as a “green lung” for Gothenburg, Sweden, the development will...."

Rooftop gardens start to grow on local residents
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
by Lela Garlington
January 19, 2009
Memphis, TN. "The idea of something growing on a roof is slowly taking root in Memphis. Nursery owner Paul Little spreads his green-roof gospel one garden talk at a time. In August, the Memphis Botanic Garden is opening a new children's area in which 70-year-old Little is installing a green roof on an oversized dog house/playhouse. Once the Farmer's Market opens, he showcases green-roof birdhouses..."

Photovoltaic panels on 24 homes' green roofs
DEA direct,
by Staff
January 19, 2009
London, England. "...Photovoltaic panels will share roof space with green sedum on 24 homes being built for a green develop-ment in London's borough of Hillingdon. The homes at the Birchway development, which will be made available to social tenants, will have living roofs..."

'Green' building is bright and beautiful
boston.com,
by Robert Campbell
January 18, 2009
Boston, MA. "...There's a roof garden, there are solar panels, there are toilets you can choose to flush for high volume or low. Some of the building exterior is a double wall, two surfaces with a walkable space between, providing extra insulation. What's most striking about Genzyme, though, is the way all these green initiatives work to make the place a physical and social delight. In and around the atrium, for example, there are 18 hanging gardens, all different..."

City’s environmental effort gets boost
Indianapolis Business Journal,
by Chris O’Malley
January 17, 2009
Indianapolis, IN. "...The McKinney Family Foundation has created a fund to support initiatives of Mayor Greg Ballard’s 3-month-old Office of Sustainability...The changes are designed to capture water runoff and minimize erosion. The same sort of applications could be applied by commercial developers—permeable pavement rather than concrete, or “green roofs” instead of traditional materials, Haley said."

Doors Open for Class in New Ross School Facility
Stephen M. Ross School of Business,
by Staff
January 16, 2009
Ann Arbor, MI. "...in keeping with the school's commitment to sustainable enterprise, the building was designed and built in accordance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, and much of the material used for the new structure --including concrete, drywall, and steel -- is recycled. High-efficiency lighting, heating, and cooling systems are in place. And several features, including green roofs, address water management, consumption, and conservation..."

LA college district awards $400 million for new facilities
Los Angeles Times,
by Gale Holland
January 15, 2009
Los Angeles, CA. "Even as the University of California and California State University grapple with construction shutdowns, the Los Angeles Community College District on Wednesday awarded $400 million in new building contracts, the latest phase in a $5.7-billion construction program that experts describe as one of the biggest college public works projects in the nation...the buildings are being built to national sustainability and green standards; some, with green roofs and specially designed windows that create electricity, are expected to be zero-energy..."

Video Shows Green Practices to Manage Stormwater Runoff
U.S. EPA.gov,
Press Release
January 15, 2009
U.S. "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Botanic Garden produced an on-line video, “Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In,” that highlights green techniques such as rain gardens, green roofs and rain barrels to help manage stormwater runoff. The film showcases green techniques that are being used in urban areas to reduce the effects of stormwater runoff on the quality of down-stream receiving waters..."

Green building living, breathing classroom
Western News,
by Paul Mayne
January 15, 2009
London, Canada. "While it may be made of steel and concrete, the Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Pavilion - a.k.a the Green building – will in fact become a living and breathing entity that will present researchers with more data than they know what to do with...One of the main areas of the building to be studied will be the green roof..."

Seattle Gets a New Green Roof
Seattle Post Intelligencer Reader Blog,
by Danielle Johnson
January 15, 2009
Seattle, WA. "Last week marked an important milestone in Seattle's first LEED hotel/condominium building, Olive 8 (targeting silver certification): the installation of its green roof. This is one of downtown Seattle's largest green roofs at 8,355 square feet, as well as one that people will actually be able to see..."

Historic treasure gets 21st-century ecoroof
Gresham Outlook,
by Jennifer Clampet
January 15, 2009
Portland, OR. "...Crews spent 90 days last summer improving the library’s leaking roof, and then topping it off with $180,000 worth of ecoroof improvements. The project costs were offset by a $102,000 grant from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and a $60,000 grant from the city of Portland. Next fiscal year, Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services plans to have $1 million to dedicate to ecoroof grant funding or incentive programs, says Alice Meyers, the city’s ecoroof grant manager. The city of Portland’s “Grey to Green” goal is to add 43 acres of new ecoroofs in five years..."

BU Goes to the Center of the Earth
BU Today,
by Vicky Waltz
January 14, 2009
Boston, MA. "...Because they require no dependence on fossil fuels or natural gas, geothermal systems are highly energy-efficient, according to Watson-Hogan. “And because you’re not burning anything, the maintenance and operation costs are significantly lower, and the process is much cleaner and quieter,” he says. “Your largest piece of equipment is the size of a conference room table, so there’s no need for a boiler room.” In fact, he adds, roof gardens are planned in place of the standard HVAC roof equipment..."

More review before potential Dragon's Head demolition
27east.com,
by Brendan O'Reilly
January 14, 2009
Southampton, NY. "...Fashion designer Calvin Klein’s plan to demolish his oceanfront home in Southampton Village...and replace it with a modern, more modest structure...The design calls for three parts to the new home: a main building, a studio wing and a guest wing. The two wings will be one-story tall with green roofs so that they will disappear from sight, Mr. Haverland said..."

Winds of Change
Cincinnati CityBeat,
by Steven Rosen
January 14, 2009
Ohio. "...One change would be more green roofs, which can grow plant life that slows down the speed of rainwater runoff. (Both the Cincinnati Museum Center and the Civic Garden Center have plans for green-roof demonstration projects.)..."

GREEN ROOFS: All You Need To Know
Huffington Post,
by Stephen and Rebekah Hren
January 14, 2009
U.S. "Plants can help us eliminate our use of fossil fuels in ways beyond providing us with local food. By incorporating vegetation into our landscape through the use of green roofs..."

Shoreline plan heads to council
Sammamish Review,
by J.B. Wogan
January 13, 2009
Sammamish, WA. "...Residents should check the plan for their specific situations, but the update sometimes requires natural restoration work to balance out the harmful effects of too much impervious surface on a property. Certain “green-building techniques” such as green roofs and porous concrete driveways would qualify as pervious surfaces, and would not count toward a resident’s impervious surface percentage, Gurol said..."

Sustainability built into one grand design
The Herald,
by Simon Bain
January 12, 2009
Glasgow, Scotland. "...Every urban economy functions on the principle of just in time, it means almost no company has inventory. If you start getting people interested in the idea of higher-quality food locally produced, and marry that with the climate and energy benefits of green roofs, it is a recipe for creating agricultural land in urban settings to get food grown closer to the consumer..."

'Green' roofs deserve support
Pocono Record,
by Staff
January 12, 2009
PA. "...As a Defense Department support center, it makes and repairs electronics and communications systems for Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. With its large buildings and parking lots, the Depot is making sensible maintenance decisions that are forward-looking. Depot managers arranged for installation of the first green roof in 2006; there are now four. The latest additions join the green roof of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Welcome Center in Delaware Water Gap as living examples of progressive roofing. There's no reason why public officials in local municipalities can't encourage other builders to consider green roofs..."

JJC goes green with new building
Southtown Star,
by Patrick Ferrell
January 12, 2009
Joliet, IL. "...Principal Jeff Sronkoski, with Legat Architects, said the design will focus on obtaining LEED certification, which is given by the U.S. Green Building Council to buildings that use resources more efficiently than conventional buildings simply built to code. Part of that design includes using geothermal heating and cooling and rooftop gardens on its terraces. "You'll be able to walk out and see green roofs from the second and third floor levels..."

Penn State playing big role at State Farm Show
Penn State Live,
by Staff
January 12, 2009
University Park, PA. "The many faces of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will be evident at the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 10-17 in Harrisburg...The college will offer presentations throughout the week with such titles as Water Resources Issues for Rural Landowners, Environmentally Safe Lawns and Gardens, the Environmental Benefits of Green Roofs..."

ENCINITAS: San Elijo Nature Center prepares to open
North County Times,
by Elena Cristiano
January 11, 2009
Encinitas, CA. "...The building is positioned to maximize daytime lighting and heating opportunities, and interior features include a radiant-heat system in the floors, dual-pane windows and doors, solar tubes for free daytime lighting, and high efficiency lighting. The center uses recycled water for irrigation and toilets, incorporates drought-tolerant, native vegetation for landscaping, and has a "green roof..."

In the Bahamas, Paradise Without Guilt
New York Times,
by Barbara Ireland
January 11, 2009
Star Island. The Bahamas. "...The heart of Star Island’s carbon neutrality will be a photovoltaic roof and a small wind turbine on every building, generating enough power to supply its own needs and send a surplus to banks of storage batteries. Other green features include wastewater treatment using technology developed for ships by the United States Coast Guard, a lagoon for collecting runoff, and even a rooftop herb garden..."

Planning for Chicago's future requires Burnham-style vision--and a big pair of green-tinted glasses
The Skyline,
by Blair Kamin
January 10, 2009
Chicago, IL. "...a forward-looking exhibit at the Chicago History Museum, "Burnham 2.0: A Composite Plan for the High-Speed Rail City...The show's green aspirations are captured by one of its most arresting images, by Chicago architects Michael Wilkinson and Richard Blender...A new park would be built over the highway with terrarium-like scoops admitting light to the drivers below...Michael Cady, Elba Gil, David Lillie and Andres Montana of the Chicago office of tvsdesign, envisions a mostly-underground station with a folded green roof that forms a kind of riverfront park..."

Green freeze
Washington Business Journal,
by Melissa Castro
January 9, 2009
Washington, DC. "...In D.C.’s green-job predictions, more than 80 percent of the projected job growth stems from commercial real estate development and construction expected to use green building methods. D.C.-sponsored energy and transportation projects together constitute 15 percent of the projected job growth, while green roofs, solar panel-shaded parking lots and water and sewer infrastructure projects account for the remaining growth. The problem is that 80 percent slice — developers both green and brown have shed fat and gone into hibernation for the near future..."

Green light for AESSEAL
Sheffield Telegraph,
by Staff
January 9, 2009
Rotherham, England.
"...Sheffield architects Race Cottam Associates designed the fourth phase of expansion at multi-award winning AESSEAL's Rotherham headquarters...The extension boasts a range of environmental features with living 'green' roofs to support biodiversity, help filter pollutants from the air and improve insulation. Rainwater collected from the roof will supply a wetland area..."

Contemporary with capital 'C'
Chicago Tribune,
by Leslie Mann
January 9, 2009
Skokie, IL, and Scottsdale, AZ. "...Optima's current projects include the 665-unit Optima Old Orchard Woods in Skokie, where condominiums start at $239,900. Floor-to-ceiling windows yield views of the Harms Woods Forest Preserve. Like most of Optima's projects, it has a green roof. Optima's Camelview Village in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a collection of 11 condominium buildings with roof terraces that offer views of the Camelback Mountains..."

Ladd cast iron collection to join Ankeny Square
DJC.com,
by Staff
January 9, 2009
Portland, OR.
"...The restroom building would include male and female bathrooms for use on weekends and during special events, as well two unisex restrooms that would be open 24 hours a day. In addition, ecoroofs will be installed on the restroom and retail units..."

Raising the roof: Enviros and city of Portland cultivate a movement to top buildings with plants
OregonLive.com,
by Larry Bingham
January 9, 2009
Portland, OR. "...it could mean that vegetated or green roofs, as they're also known, are near a tipping point. "The idea is gaining recognition," says Tom Liptan, a landscape architect for the city of Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services and a nationally known ecoroof expert. He is credited with incubating the movement in Portland, planting the city's first ecoroof on his garage in 1996...City leaders recently upped the ante by penning a goal: to grow 43 acres of new green roofs in the next five years..."

Balsillie unveils school plan
Peterborough Examiner,
by The Canadian Press
January 8, 2009
Peterborough, Canada. "With a nod to this southwestern Ontario city's industrial past, and an eye to a green future, designers unveiled plans yesterday for an uptown school that aims to attract sharp minds from around the world. To be built on land where whisky barrels used to roll, the Balsillie School of International Affairs will transform an empty Seagram's distillery site into a tree-lined campus with under-stated brick buildings, living roofs, a public auditorium and..."

Developer's interest in green is growing, thanks to new roof
DJC.com (subscription),
by Katie Zemtseff
January 7, 2009
Seattle, WA. "Workers at Olive 8 in Seattle installed the second part of a green roof yesterday. Olive 8 is the first R.C. Hedreen project targeting LEED certification and has made the company's president, David Thyer, a green convert..."

Roof of City Hall may be covered in grass
Dayton Daily News,
by Joanne Huist Smith
January 7, 2009
Dayton, OH. "The City Hall roof could be teeming with greenery by this summer, but the vegetation won't be a recreational zone for weary city employees. The city is exploring installation of a GreenGrid® modular green roof system on a 2,000 square-foot section of the City Hall roof. The effort is a combination public education demonstration program and a storm water pollution reduction project..."

Edgerton Hospital dreams big despite nightmare economy
Janesville Gazette,
by Stacy Vogel
January 7, 2009
Edgerton, WI. "...The organization is committed to building an environmentally friendly facility, Schultz said. It will probably be the first hospital in the state with a geothermal system. Schultz mentioned ideas from other hospitals, such as organic food options, roof gardens and..."

Indiana Hospital to Install Green Roof Atop New Tower
GreenerBuildings,
by Staff
January 5, 2009
Muncie, IN. " Ball Memorial Hospital will plant a 30,000-square-foot green roof on its new $87 million extension called South Tower. The roof, expected to be installed in spring, will be the second in Muncie. The first, installed in September, sits atop an arm of an arbor flanking the main building of the Minnetrista Cultural Center..."

City could thrive on 'green-collar' jobs
Windsor Star,
by Tom Lucier
January 5, 2009
Windsor, Canada. "...Having the highest rate of unemployment in Canada, we may be finding ourselves akin to somewhere few Windsorites have been; the South Bronx... Sustainable South Bronx has focused on green-collar job skills such as installing green (living) roofs..."

'09 To Bring Green Apartments, Girls Clubhouse to Avenue D
New York Observer,
by Dana Rubinstein
January 1, 2009
New York, NY. "...a stylish, 12-story, 90,000-square-foot building on Avenue D, between East 7th and 8th streets. The club has been written up lots for its educational, arts and entrepreneurial programs...Cutsogeorge Tooman & Allen Architects describes the project as "a green building with an anticipated LEED gold rating," thanks, in part, to green roofs and photovoltaic cells..."


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