Green Roof Organisation (GRO)

The GRO Biosolar Best Practice Design Guide is now available to download from our website. #greenroof #livingroof #greenroofs #livingroofs #sedumroof #ecoroof #biosolar #pv #photovoltaics #ecoroofs #vegetativeroofs #livingrooftops Mark Harris Chris Bridgman Dusty Gedge Maggie Fennell Thomas Young Chris Roddick Michael Anaxagorou Giles Doland Nigel Wraxall James Hewetson-Brown James Beattie Mike Cottage https://lnkd.in/eWCpSu2t

A Green Roof case study by Chris Bridgman of Bridgman & Bridgman LLP "Biodiversity Net Gain Legislation includes depths of growing medium on green roofs and plant species numbers. This extensive roof area on Tesco, Weston-Super-Mare, exceeds the depth and species requirements and is a good example of habitat mosaic at roof level. Including Sedum and Wildflower plug plants grown in our own nursery using John Chambers wild seed mix, sedum blanket, seed and Wildflower Turf Ltd roof blanket, planted and laid over Bourne Amenity (Jonathan Bourne) substrate. This is our first example of what Green Roofs of the future may look like shortly after installation". #greenroofs #bng #biodiversitynetgain #greenroof #livingroof #sedumroof #livingroofs #vegetatedroof #sedumroofs #tessatricks #wpa #wpaltd #livingrooftops

Many thanks to everyone who joined our workshop on #greenroof #training planning and delivery yesterday - great to see a good turnout particularly at a moment when #greenjobs are so high on the agenda. Particular thanks to Lantra for hosting us at the office in Stoneleigh Park, Coventry. David Fisher led the meeting reviewing all #greenroof training content with excellent support from Sunim Koria. Chris Bridgman has been leading the charge on the training agenda from the GRO board, and we had valuable insights from Neel Bidessie Adrian Culling Jessica Saxby-Brown Ben Arundel Wayne R. Luke Rootham AIoR Kay Triana Rose FIoR Ian Thompson MIoR Ben Howkins MCIHort and Maggie Fennell We made progress on: • How to update existing materials •How to remove barriers for busy contractors •Ideas for pulling demand for training through the whole supply chain •Priorities to target young people deciding on Green careers •Great ideas for how GRO members can lead the way with their existing experience Many thanks to the companies contributing their staff’s valuable time and expertise Langley GEOfabrics Ltd ABG Installs Axter Ltd Buzon UK Ltd Bridgman & Bridgman LLP The Institute Of Roofing Sky Garden Ltd. TEP - The Environment Partnership

To celebrate World Green Roof Day today, we are taking a closer look at the green roof at Hampton by Hilton, London City, a hotel scheme we delivered for Dominus 🌿. Delivered by SPS Flat Roof Systems, the green roof provides significant ecological and environmental enhancements, contributing to the large biodiversity net gain of 15541% achieved on this innovative project. Read the full article to learn more👇 #WorldGreenRoofDay #WeAreMAR #BuildingTheFuture #Sustainability #GreenRoof

The 4th annual World Green Roof Day was a global phenomenon, what fun to participate! Roofs are often difficult to access, yet seeing is believing. GRIN was established with #greenroof tours as central outreach on its educational programming.

In recognition of it being 🌿World Green Roof Day🍃 take a look at how stunning our #GreenRoof on top of centre:mk is looking! It’s a biodiversity haven of wildflowers and vegetation, all being pollinated by our two bee hives and the insects that have taken up residence in our insect boxes! 🐝🐞 Occupying a prime city centre location here in the heart of Milton Keynes, we appreciate the importance of needing to support and encourage biodiversity in harmony with the built environment. In our efforts to promote this, did you know that we’ve sponsored  a fantastic children’s book called ‘Journey to the Green Roof’, written by Tales from Mother Earth’s Jenny Bailey? The book features Freya, a hairy-footed flower bee, who goes on an adventure as she journeys to the green roof. Money raised from sales of this book go to the Green Roof Organisation (GRO)'s Education Fund - you can find out more and buy your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eNyc9k7t #WGRD #WGRD2024 #WorldGreenRoofDay #GreenRoof #GreenRetail #SustainableBusiness #GreenBusiness #EcoFriendlyBusiness #ESG #ESGStrategies Dusty Gedge Chris Bridgman

Happy #WGRD2024! To celebrate, #TeamGT will be sharing some of our favourite benefits of #GreenRoofs throughout the day, as well as information on recent green roof projects we have been involved with. To start, did you know that green roofs can help boost #biodiversity and give a range of wildlife a safe habitat? It can be difficult for wildlife in dense urban landscapes, which is where green roofs come in to provide a safe haven for a variety of pollinators and other species too. Let us know your favourite green roof benefits in the comments and keep an eye out for our posts throughout the day! #WorkingTogether Chris Bridgman Dusty Gedge Mark Wood Green Roof Organisation (GRO)

Great to share on #WorldBeeDay a bee hotel with a #greenroof #bees #livingroof #greenroofs #livingroofs #savethebees

An interesting article! #greenroofs #livingroofs #greenroof #livingroof #vegetatedroof #roofgarden #gardenroof #roofterrace

Happy #EarthDay from everyone at GRO! Do you have space for nature? What about creating a #greenroof? If you want more information do visit our website https://lnkd.in/emfmdBE5 #greenroofs #livingroofs #vegetatedroofs #livingrooftop #livingroof