Green Roof Industry Survey 2015

13th annual green roof and wall conference in brooklyn ny.

Green roof industry survey 2015.

The 2013 annual green roof industry survey was released this week by the green roofs for healthy cities grhc association. The survey results also point out that there were several new municipalities reporting green roof. The 2015 awards ceremony took place on october 7th 2015 at citiesalive. Strong policy support in cities like washington d c.

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. And toronto is driving market growth. They are dedicated to the development of the green roof industry throughout the u s. Each year they gather information from members and other interested parties to determine trends in green roofing.

The north american green roof industry experienced an estimated 10 3 growth in 2016 over 2015. In north america where the green roof industry is younger toronto on is home to a large and growing number of green roofs keesmaat 2013 some of the most mature extensive green roofs matuk 1999 and earliest north american research on performance liu and minor 2005 van seters et al 2009 coupled with pioneering municipal policy. Read the press release for the most recent green roof industry survey. 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.