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June 2018

Green Building

What the changes to Denver Green Roof Initiative means for developers

By Alyse Opatowski and Harlan Blynn Featured In CREJ’s June 20-July 4, 2018, issue In November, Denver voters passed the Green Roof Initiative that requires buildings with more than 25,000 square feet to have a green roof or solar panels. Since January, varied stakeholders comprising the Green Roof Task Force Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 5 years2 years ago
Green Building

Biosolar Roofs: The Ultimate Green Roof System

Green roofs are slowing taking over, with benefits ranging from better stormwater management to energy efficiency. And although the market and technology has fluctuated over the last decade, solar energy has become increasingly cheaper and more efficient, making it a perfect addition to any development project. Many developers opt for Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 5 years2 years ago
Green Building

What Do You Plant on a Colorado Green Roof?

With the new green roof ordinance in Denver, you might be seeing a lot more green towards the sky in the mile high city. But what sort of plants can survive the windy arid environments of a rooftop in a state like Colorado? Sedum plants (more commonly known as stonecrops) Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 5 years2 years ago
Green Building

The How Urban Heat Island Effect Impacts Public Health

Here at Sow Green, we have a pretty deep affection for green roofs. And it’s no wonder, they have so many benefits to both the private sector and the community that we can’t help but think they’re a pretty great solution to some of our biggest problems. One of those Read more…

By Alyse Opatowski, 5 years2 years ago
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