Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Spring 2012 - (Page A)
VOLUME 14 ISSUE 2 SPRING 2012
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1 2 2 2 4 Green roof industry begins era of triple digit growth Seen & Heard Bookshelf Special Thanks Noah Garrison and Karen Hobbs of the Natural Resources Defense Council Community leaders get their hands dirty for innovation Urban Agriculture Summit in Toronto August 15th – 18th CitiesAlive in Chicago Oct 17th – 19th Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition changes our perspective on infrastructure We asked experts their opinions on modular or loose laid green roof systems, check out what they said! I guess size really does matter! — growing media insights Eleanor McKinney taking Austin by the horns New industry products Green roof falls flat in New York City Green roofing leader shows industry what they’re made of! Tremco Incorporated Plant Profile: With spring comes the blooms! Solidago New GRP’s Professional Calendar New Corporate Members GRHC Buyers Guide Green infrastructure creates jobs
FROM THE FOUNDER / STRATA /
ON THE ROOF WITH… / INNOVATION /
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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS / POLICY AND STANDARDS / RESEARCH /
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GRHC UPDATE /
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COVER: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation
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