Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches the Winter 2023 Innovation Issue of Living Architecture Monitor Magazine

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Written By Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is thrilled to launch the Winter 2023 Innovation edition of the free Living Architecture Monitor (LAM) magazine, just in time for holiday reading. This latest issue delves into recent innovations of Living Architecture technology, processes and policies.  Read about awesome case studies from New Zealand and Singapore.   Read the new Winter Issue of the LAM here.

In this issue of the LAM, we invite you to explore how the green roof and wall industry is innovating and adapting. For herein lies the promise of greater market acceptance of these critically important technologies for our future well-being in cities around the world.  

Among the featured articles and podcasts in this insightful issue are:

  • "Seven Innovations That Are Speeding the Adoption of Living Architecture Technology" by Steven Peck, GRP, GRIMP.

  • “Re-innovating Green Roofs for Biodiversity: Seven Steps” by Bruce Dvorak

  • “Unveiling the Breathtaking Living Roofs in New Zealand” by Zoë Avery

  • “Industry Leaders Support Innovative European Union Policy Advancements Regarding Green Infrastructure” by Luigi Petito

To read the full issue for free, visit the livingarchitecturemonitor.com. If you’re interested in learning more about water and green infrastructure, the Living Architecture Academy, our online training portal, is having a sale of 25% off all courses including the Green Roof Professional certification until January 15, 2024. Register here.


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About Us

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect 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.  

Enroll in The Living Architecture Academy, our online training platform which is dedicated to bringing you the best, most up to date professional development resources on design, installation and maintenance practices. 

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From the Living Architecture Monitor

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Why the Climate Crisis Requires 21st Century-Like Victory Gardens and High Tech Solutions 
Why the Climate Crisis Requires 21st Century-Like Victory Gardens and High Tech Solutions 

This article begins to make the case for increased public policy and private investment on a wide range of approaches to producing food in our urban environments in the face of climate change threats to food security. 

Sustainable Future Podcast:</a> Seeing the Future of Agriculture
Sustainable Future Podcast: Seeing the Future of Agriculture

In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with microbiologist and Columbia University Professor Emeritus Dr. Dickson Despommier to discuss his pioneering work and thought leadership on vertical farming.

Recovering Green Roofs to Feed Native Birds
Recovering Green Roofs to Feed Native Birds

Bird populations are an indicator of ecosystem health. Birds are in decline worldwide primarily due to the destruction and degradation of their habitat by humans. By design, green roofs can be planted to feed and shelter birds. This article reviews how green roofs have been planted to recover habitats for feeding birds.

A Closer Look at Offices of Urban Agriculture
A Closer Look at Offices of Urban Agriculture

Urban agriculture offices promote local produce in cities, like rooftop farms in New York and San Francisco. Washington D.C.'s Office of Urban Agriculture aims to expand food production, integrate landscapes, and educate communities, aligning with sustainability goals and fostering economic activity.

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