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Save the date! June 19th – Green Roof Symposium
Today, all across Minnesota, there are more than 200 green roofs protecting the quality of our state’s waterways, improving urbanized environments, and boosting buildings’ energy efficiency. There is much more potential for green roofs to contribute to the health of our environment and economy. That’s why we invite you to save the date, Thursday, June 19, 2014, for the Minnesota Green Roof Market Development Symposium. This special one-day event will be hosted by the Minnesota Green Roofs Council and Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. You will...
read moreResearch shows green roofs help bees get around
Recent research in Switzerland shows that green roofs increase the biodiversity of bugs in urban areas, particularly bugs that crawl but don’t fly. But for flying bugs, especially bees, green roofs may be even more important – providing a great way for them to connect to more ecosystems, and more food sources. This article by Heather Cayton at the Conservation Corridor summarizes the findings well: This research is the first of its kind to show that green roofs serve as stepping stone corridors for arthropods. One final thought on the...
read moreBees and Green Roofs in Southeast Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota newspaper Minnesota Daily recently published an interesting article about a possible expansion of sustainable roof technologies, including green roofs and beekeeping, in the Southeast Como neighborhood of Minneapolis. “Solar isn’t the only game in town when it comes to unused roof space,” he said. To broaden the idea, McCurley said SECIA reached out to AD Greenroof LLC to include green roofing in the project and started discussing possible roof farming models and beekeeping.” Read the rest of the article at...
read moreCouncil Elects New Board for 2014
We have a great new group of board members for 2014. It’s a diverse team with strong professional backgrounds and a shared commitment to green roofs for their many environmental, economic and aesthetic benefits. We’ve even put out a press release to announce the news! ———————————- Minnesota Green Roofs Council Elects New Nine-Member Board Professionals with Experience in Natural Resources Management, Architecture, Commercial Roofing and Waterproofing, Landscape...
read moreAn Evening with Elizabeth Fassman-Beck
Green Roof Research in New Zealand and Fostering Communication between Landscape Architects and Engineers – An Evening with Elizabeth Fassman-Beck St Paul Fire Station Green Roof and Conference Room 6pm-8pm: August 21st, 2013 Professional Event $30 / $15 student rate Please join the Minnesota Green Roofs Council for a 2013 International Low Impact Development Symposium wrap-up lecture highlighting green roofs as a storm water tool. We are pleased to host Dr. Elizabeth Fassman-Beck, who will share her experience establishing the first...
read moreSaint Paul Green Roofs Tour
July 16: 5:30 – 8:00pm Join Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) and Minnesota Green Roofs Council (MGRC) on July 16 for a look at green roofs in Saint Paul. We’ll hear from MGRC green roof expert Angie Durhman and visit both residential and institutional green roof sites including the new roof at Hamline University. We’ll also speak to homeowners and faculty involved in these projects. Meet at CRWD office at 5:30pm. We’ll shuttle from there to the various sites. Sandwiches provided during the introduction presentation at 6:00pm....
read moreSee the wild green roofs at the Minnesota Zoo!
June 14th – Minnesota Zoo – Professional Event 10:00-11:30am $60 professionals/ $30 non-profits, government, students 1 learning hour available, please ask for details Hear from a representative from HGA Architects and Engineers, Mia Blanchett, as she discusses the design intent and reality of constructing the green roof. HGA was the architectural firm whose award winning design transformed the original concrete entrance into a welcoming pavilion with a green roof and indigenous landscaping. Derik Otten, LEED AP Project Manager for the...
read moreNew Green Roofs Video
An awesome video about one of our favorite Twin Cities green roofs: The Saint Paul Fire HQ!
read moreVälkommen! MGRC Event at the American Swedish Institute
Please join the Minnesota Green Roofs Council for a presentation and tour of the green roof on the new Nelson Cultural Center at the American Swedish Institute. Named after benefactors Carl and Leslie Nelson, the American Swedish Institute’s new 34,000-square-foot addition opened in June 2012. The Cultural Center includes a museum shop and café, art gallery, studio and craft workshop, offices, and flexible event spaces. The Swedish-modern building is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and includes geothermal heating and cooling,...
read moreMinnesota State Fair 2012 is almost here!
Thousands of Minnesota State Fair visitors have visited our Eco Experience exhibit over the last few years, and here’s your chance to help make it all possible again. We’re looking for volunteers to help us staff our green roof exhibit: it’s a fun way to spread your enthusiasm for sustainable building with interested (and interesting) folks from all over the state. You don’t need to be a green roof expert – we’ll provide you with a simple guide with the most common questions. We’ll even pay for you to get into the fair, so you can spend...
read moreGreen Roof Photos
