Green Roof Industry Survey 2015

A study presented at the green roofs for healthy cities conference in june 2004 cited by the epa found water runoff was reduced by over 75 during rainstorms.

Green roof industry survey 2015.

They are dedicated to the development of the green roof industry throughout the u s. The 2013 annual green roof industry survey was released this week by the green roofs for healthy cities grhc association. Installed the most green roofs in north america this past year with 1 326 872 square feet. The green roofs of the buildings are completely covered with vegetation.

Add to cart each year since 2016 green roofs for healthy cities has conducted a survey of its members in the green wall category in order to collect data on the growth and composition of the green wall industry. Read the press release for the most recent green roof industry survey. In event of a leakage in its sealing system its technically very difficult or in some cases even impossible to locate and repair the leakage. The 2015 green roof and wall awards of excellence recognized outstanding design projects in eight different categories as well as individual accomplishments in policy development research and finally corporate excellence through advertising and corporate leadership.

2016 green wall industry survey report providing information and analysis on the north american green wall market for calendar 2015. 2015 awards of excellence winners. And toronto is driving market growth. Visit the green infrastructure store to purchase the most recent survey report.

Green roofs for healthy cities encourages municipalities regions states and provinces to adopt policies in support of green roofs and green walls in order to build healthier more sustainable and resilient communities. Were chicago new york city toronto philadelphia and cincinnati. The survey report also provides valuable market intelligence on green roof installation hot spots and tracks the size source and variety of green roofs that have been installed. Green roofs for healthy cities grhc is the north american industry association for the green roof and wall sectors.

Green roofs can reduce stormwater runoff via water wise gardening techniques. The annual green roof industry survey which measures the growth of the green roof market in north america. Strong policy support in cities like washington d c. Green roofs play a significant role in retrofitting the low impact development lid practices in urban areas.

Be sure to check out grhc s green roofs for healthier cities annual green roof industry survey for 2016 for more current green roof statistics. Water is stored by the roof s substrate and. Grhc develops and protects the market by increasing the awareness of the economic social and environmental benefits of green roofs green walls and other forms of living architecture through education advocacy professional development and celebrations of excellence.