Green Roof Organisation (GRO)

Why should we get a Green Roof? Support wildlife habitats Helping out the environment capture carbon and clean the air. 44% of total CO2 emissions are released from buildings. Aiding air quality - green roofs help reduce up to: 37% of sulfer dioxide 21% of nitrous acid 0.2kg of dust particles / square metre each year. They can produce food in places where the land no longer supports farming. Boosting thermal performance Improve the drainage system Increase the lifespan of the roof. Catch stormwater that would otherwise flow off roofs into rain gutters. This reduces urban flooding. Are there any negatives? #nature #ecosystems #regenerative #education #environment #climatechange

Great to speak with Alexia Lozano Ruiz and Matthew Hoddinott today at Futurebuild about the value and importance of #nature and #naturebasedsolutions to climate impacts in towns and cities across the world - the #smartcities solution for adaptation, nature recovery and cool, biodiverse, water-wise, equitable, liveable futures for all. Thank you to Green Roof Organisation (GRO) for the invitation. And great to see the Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) team and brilliant stand, training people in person, Centre for Alternative Technology team from Mid Wales which is such a great place to train, as well as loads of good regenerative materials stands - and catch up with a few friends old and newer Rowland Keable Laura Marcheggiano Paul Capel ,Brian Murphy and others. Cool day.

🌱 'Weeds' on green roofs... In his latest column for our Greenscape supplement, Thomas Young puts the questions to Dean Schrieke, Research Fellow in Green Infrastructure at the University of Melbourne, discussing his path into green roofing, his research in the area of 'spontaneous green roof plants', and highlighting why not all ‘weeds’ should be looked at the same… 🗣 As Tom explains: "The age-old saying, ‘one person’s weed is another person’s wildflower’ is completely true of green roofs. Some ‘weed’ species can add valuable diversity, whilst others can cause significant issues with the long-term health of the green roof." Discussing how spontaneous green roof plants find themselves on green roofs, Dean explains: "Spontaneous plant species establish on green roofs through various dispersal pathways, including wind, bird droppings, substrate seed banks, and attachment to clothing or other materials. The exposed nature of green roofs makes them particularly receptive to wind-borne seeds, while birds and human activity can unintentionally introduce propagules from nearby areas." 👀 Read the fascinating full interview here: https://lnkd.in/egcW3ttc #greenroofs #greeninfrastructure #biodiversity #plantspecies #roofers #roofingsystems #biodiversitynetgain #BNG #greenroofsystems #builtenvironment #WGRD2025 #construction #installers

🌿 Career spotlight – Wayne R. MIoR 🌿 Meet Wayne, Technical Manager at The Outdoor Deck Company. Wayne is passionate about designing green roofs that transform spaces into functional, engaging environments where people can connect with nature, while enhancing the building's sustainability. We’re proud to showcase the incredible GRO members who bring their expertise from their day jobs into shaping a greener future with us. Follow along each week as we highlight more of the amazing individuals in the green roof sector! #GreenRoofCareers #EcoJobs #SustainableArchitecture #UrbanGreening #GreenBuilding #CareerInspiration

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 – 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 The Green Roof Organisation (GRO) is giving away - for free - 400 copies of a children’s book to schools, libraries, clubs & charities until World Green Roof Day on 6 June 2025. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSu2jzMC #roofing

🌱 Women Growing the Future! 👷♀️ This International Women's Day 2025, we’re celebrating the powerhouse women shaping the green roof industry - designers, installers, ecologists, researchers, and champions of urban biodiversity. 🌿✨ From rolling out wildflower meadows on rooftops to driving policy changes, these women are turning grey into green and making our cities healthier, cooler and wilder. And we LOVE to see it! 💚 To every woman in the green roof sector: your impact is sky-high (literally). Keep raising the roof for sustainability! Who’s an inspiring woman in the industry you’d love to shout out? 👇 #WomenInRoofing #GreenRoofQueens #RaisingTheRoof #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

What a few days it's been at Futurebuild so far! It's the final day and there's still time to visit the GRO pavilion on stand F78 to chat about all things #greenroofs, #blueroofs and #biosolar. You can still catch our final panel at the Placemaking Impact Stage: 📅 2.30-3.15pm 🏙️ How Do We Integrate Nature-Based Solutions with Smart Cities? 🎤 Speakers: Matthew Hoddinott (Chair), Blanche Cameron, Matthew Jessop #Futurebuild2025 #Biodiversity #SustainableCities #SmartCities #GRO

Today is World Book Day Charity – and we’ve got something exciting to share! To celebrate the magic of storytelling, we’re giving away 400 copies of ‘Journey to the Green Roof’ to schools, libraries, clubs, and charities across the UK. 🌿📚 Between now and World Green Roof Day on 6th June, our 80 members will each choose five children’s groups in their local area to receive a copy of this beautifully written and illustrated book by Tales from Mother Earth. Want your own copy? ‘Journey to the Green Roof’ is available to buy online, with all proceeds supporting the GRO Training & Education Fund – helping more people learn about the power of green roofs. 📖 Find out more and grab your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eNyc9k7t Know a school or community group that would love this book? Tag them below or share this post! 🌱✨ #WorldBookDay #JourneyToTheGreenRoof #GreenRoofs #ChildrensBooks #WGRD #GRO #EducationForAll

I am heading back to #Futurebuild tomorrow (Thursday) after a good first day there yesterday on the Green Roof Organisation (GRO) Pavilion and at the GRO AGM 2025 and drinks reception. It is always great to catch up with fellow Green Roof Organisation (GRO) members, ZinCo Green Roof Systems Ltd. Optigrun, Sika, MCM SOILS AND AGGREGATES LIMITED, Wraxalls, Buzon Pedestal International, Wildflower Turf Ltd, Harrowden, Axter Ltd | B Corp™ certified, Bauder Flat Roofs, LRWA, GeoShield Global - Verification Programs For Ground Gas Protection, Waterproofing & Roof Decks, Ravago Building Solutions UK, Kalpesh Raval, Pritchard & Pritchard Ltd. Green-tech, Lantra, Bourne Amenity Ltd, Dusty Gedge, BURY HILL LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES LIMITED, Sky Garden Ltd. Eco Green Group, Mike Cottage, Greg Bourne, Thomas Young DIADEM greenroofs, PV Plus Limited, Green Roofers Ltd, Matthew Hoddinott, Wallbarn I look forward to seeing more industry friends and colleagues there tomorrow, the GRO Pavilion and Café is worth a visit.

🌿 Career spotlight – Steven Vincent 🌿 Meet Steven, Head of Design and Estimating at Eco Green Group. Steven is passionate about creating unique solutions for every roofscape. We’re proud to showcase the incredible GRO members who bring their expertise from their day jobs into shaping a greener future with us. Follow along each week as we highlight more of the amazing individuals in the green roof sector! #GreenRoofCareers #EcoJobs #SustainableArchitecture #UrbanGreening #GreenBuilding #CareerInspiration