Watch "Green Roofs & Solar: Double Your Benefits!" by Jörg Breuning and Ryan Miller from Our Virtual Summit 2013

In anticipation of Greenroofs.com‘s spectacular 2015 Virtual Summit on April 6 through May 31 – and in order to familiarize you with the event – we are now making the Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2013 videos publicly available on our GreenroofsTV channel on YouTube to all free of charge.

Today we have the pleasure to air “Green Roofs & Solar: Double Your Benefits!” by Jörg Breuning, Principal of Green Roof Technology/Green Roof Service and Ryan Miller, Office Manager of Green Roof Technology.

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Jörg and Ryan will provide a view into how combining the two technologies of solar photovoltaics plus vegetative roofing equals profits for the environment and the building owner.

This presentation will explain the many benefits of integrating renewable energy into modern green roof technology through the use of solar energy. This video will demonstrate the upfront costs and paybacks within 5-10 years. The co-presenters will compare ground-mount solar arrays with rooftop solar green roofs. The presentation will also take viewers to a solar green roof project in NYC where Hurricane Sandy touched down in 2012 and left without moving the system an inch.

Here’s more:

"Green Roofs & Solar: Double Your Benefits!" with Jörg Breuning and Ryan Miller

“Bel Air, MD, USA. Jörg Breuning is the principal of Green Roof Technology/Green Roof Service which offers a full range of design services to meet green roof, green wall, and natural swimming pool/bio-filtration pool needs. Jörg began working with green roofs in 1980 and brought the first modern green roof technology to the U.S. in 1999 with the Chicago City Hall project. His expertise is known by universities, architects, manufacturers and installers across the U.S. and in Europe. He is especially recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice offering the most efficient green roof solutions. Also, he co-founded Green Roof Safari, and is a Contributing Editor on Greenroofs.com.

Baltimore, MD, USA. Ryan Miller is the Office Director at Green Roof Technology’s Baltimore location. Ryan’s passion for green roof technology roots from years in the real estate industry, where he became interested in green-building and ecosystem services. His experience in construction, real estate, and stormwater management practices makes him a valuable asset. His role is focused on the development of the SunRoot system. Ryan graduated from Washington College majoring in Business Management with a minor in Environmental Economics.“ ~ VS2013

Watch “Green Roofs & Solar: Double Your Benefits!” by Jörg Breuning and Ryan Miller below or see it specifically on its own channel, the Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2013:

Our second foray in the world of virtual conferences, the Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2013: Connecting the Planet + Living Architecture, was very successful at bringing together people from around the world to learn, discuss, and network in our field of living architecture. This time partnering with the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), between Greenroofs.com and WGIN we produced 36 videos involving 59 esteemed international speakers, specifically: 22 Individual Presenters, including 5 Keynotes; 5 Panel Sessions; and 9 Collaborative Presentations.

Watch these other VS2013 videos released so far:

Development of Different Types of Green Roofs & Green Walls for Improved Urban Biodiversity and Green Clime Adaptation in Cold Climates Video by Dr. Tobias Emilsson.

Naturación Urbana en España – Urban Greening in Spain Collaborative Video by Dr. Julian Briz, Dr. José María Durán-Altisent, Dr. Isabel de Felipe, and Joaquin Sicilia Carnicer.

Relaunch – Hamburg’s New Green Roof Strategy Video by Wolfgang Ansel.

Introduction to Integrated Water Management Video by Jeff Bruce.

Award Winning Designers Sharing Projects & Lessons Learned Collaborative Video with Michael Franco, Brendan Shea, Emily Shelton, and Keith Tufts.

Green Infrastructure Design and the Biophilic Effect Keynote Video by Mary Ann Uhlmann.

Vegetation Development on Extensive Green Roofs Over Time Video by Christine Thuring.

Investigación de Azoteas Verdes de la Universidad Autónoma Chapingo – Green Roof Research at the Chapingo Autonomous University Video by Dr. Gilberto Navas.

Sky Parks in the Public Realm – Elevating Green Ways and Urban Connectivity Panel Session with Dr. Maureen Connelly, Sadhu Aufochs Johnston, Randy Sharp, and Dr. Tan Puay Yok.

Skyrise Ag: 5 Ways to Local Food Production Collaborative Video with Helen Cameron, Mohamed Hage, George Irwin, Ben Flanner and Alan Joaquin.

Building-Integrated Vegetation: Redefining the Landscape or Chasing a Mirage? Opening Keynote Video by Aditya Ranade.

Mexico City’s Green Plan & Green Roofs – Areas Verdes de la Ciudad de Mexico & Azoteas Naturadas Video by Tanya Müller García.

The Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort Video by Jaron Lubin.

Phyto Kinetic: Gardens in Movement Video by Marc Grañén.

Profiles of Women Business Leaders Greening the Way Collaborative Video with Barbara Deutsch; Lexie Hain and Marguerite Wells; Vanessa Keitges; and Joy Schmidt.

Green Walls and Maintenance – Needs, Opportunities and Best Practices Panel Session Video with Melissa Daniels, Christopher Lyon, Steven Peck, and James Sable.

Reflections of a Green Roof Campaigner and Visions of the Future Keynote Video by Dusty Gedge.

Urban Green in Australia Video by Matt Dillon.

2012 Top 10 List of Hot Trends in Greenroof & Greenwall Design + A Look into 2013 Collaborative Video with Linda S. Velazquez and Haven Kiers.