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LEADERSHIP PROFILE Image provided by: Sara Loveland Image provided by: Janet Anderson GREEN ROOF LEADERSHIP KEES GOVERS, BSC(AGR), GRP SARA LOVELAND, MBA, GRP POSITION/COMPANY: Sales & Technical Manager, LiveRoof Ontario Inc. POSITION/COMPANY: Partner, Annette Environmental WHEN DID YOU BECOME A GRP (GREEN ROOF PROFESSIONAL)?: 2009 WERE YOUR CAREER AMBITIONS ALWAYS ENVIRONMENTALLY DRIVEN?: I studied integrated pest management in the early 80’s when the discipline was in its infancy. One of my goals was to integrate natural pest controls and production techniques into the production of ornamental woody and perennial plants. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PROJECTS YOU’VE WORKED ON SINCE BECOMING A GRP?: TTC Eglinton West station (2009 installation) with Monica Kuhn and Terry McGlade; TTC Victoria Park Station (2010 installation) with Scott Torrance; Yorkdale Mall (2012 installation, currently the largest green roof in Toronto) with NAK Design and Terry McGlade; the Toronto City Hall podium green roof (2009 installation) with Plant Architect, Hoerr Schaudt and Terry McGlade. HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE AS A GRP IMPACTED YOUR BUSINESS OR WORK?: It has reinforced my sense of responsibility to deliver high quality materials and services regardless of the value engineering pressures we may face. WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE LIVING ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT THE NEXT DECADE?: There is tremendous potential for growth in this industry providing that all practitioners in the industry take a conscientious approach to quality and service. If we do not, we will face a backlash from developers and building owners. Many have only recently embraced the idea that they have a responsibility in making our cities more liveable. We are the enablers for them to deliver this potential. If they succeed, we succeed. LIVING ARCHITECTURE MONITOR / FALL 2013 / 16 WHEN DID YOU BECOME A GRP (GREEN ROOF PROFESSIONAL)?: 2010 WERE YOUR CAREER AMBITIONS ALWAYS ENVIRONMENTALLY DRIVEN?: I lived in Indonesia for a year and watched the destruction of rainforests first hand. That had a profound impact on my life and career goals. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PROJECTS YOU’VE WORKED ON SINCE BECOMING A GRP?: I’ve designed and built green roofs, trained at-risk youth and ex-offenders to build and maintain green roofs, managed a municipal green roof incentive program—really a wide array of projects. At present I’m focused on providing consulting on financial models that demonstrate the life cycle costs and benefits of green roofs. Building owners are really hungry for this type of data. HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE AS A GRP IMPACTED YOUR BUSINESS OR WORK?: I can’t believe how lucky I am to do work that I love in an industry where there are always new learning challenges. WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE LIVING ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT THE NEXT DECADE?: I hope to see the field grow tremendously as a result of market demand. I also hope to welcome many new professionals to the field as a result of increased interest in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition in schools. TO FIND A GRP, VISIT: http://goo.gl/AZ2uZh READ THIS ISSUE ONLINE AT WWW.LIVINGARCHITECTUREMONITOR.COM http://www.goo.gl/AZ2uZh http://www.goo.gl/AZ2uZh http://WWW.LIVINGARCHITECTUREMONITOR.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Fall 2013

Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Fall 2013
Inside
From the Founder
Bookshelf – Eat Up: The Inside Scoop on Rooftop Agriculture
Green Roofs Boost Efficiency of Solar Panels
Grey to Green a Great Success
New & Upcoming GRHC Courses
On the Roof With… Industry Leaders
West Coast Green Innovation
Industry Research Collection
The Green Façade Inquiry
Creative Stormwater Landscaping
Leadership – Green Roof Leadership
Plant – Selecting Plants for Living Walls
Conference Agenda — CitiesAlive in San Francisco
Project – Green Walls for Greener Cities
Project – Living Architecture That Feeds
Project – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
New Corporate Members
GRHC Buyers Guide
Hey EPA

Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Fall 2013