Take us out to the ball game! Throughout U.S. history, Baseball has been considered one of the most popular American pastimes. But did you know that many Major League Baseball stadiums are eco-friendly, and have green roofs? In this article, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite green roofs at Read more…
If you’re a building owner, contractor, or developer, the cool roof ordinance may seem like yet another regulation to follow, but the positive impact it will have on our community is worth it. And even if the Denver Green Building Law might have you reeling over all the options and Read more…
The new Denver Green Building Law has a significant focus on cool roofs (in fact, they are mandated for all new and existing buildings in Denver). But it wasn’t always meant to be that way. The original ordinance, which Denver citizens voted for in November of 2017, would have required Read more…
Fires. Natural disasters. Acts of violence. We don’t want to think about them, but they do happen, and when disaster strikes we need to be ready. That is why despite its confusion and unpopularity, insurance coverage is necessary. One of the common myths surrounding green roofs is that they are Read more…
In a drought-prone area such as Denver, you might think that green roofs are costly and difficult to irrigate. We already use more water than we should, and as our summers get hotter the need for water will increase. Shouldn’t we be conserving as much water as possible? It’s time Read more…
As the Green Roof industry grows, we are finding more instances where people reject the idea of a green roof on their building due to a lack of information (or misinformation). So here at Sow Green, we are setting out to combat some misconceptions about green roofs with a series Read more…
As the Green Roof industry grows, we are finding more instances where people reject the idea of a green roof on their building due to a lack of information (or misinformation). So here at Sow Green, we are setting out to combat some misconceptions about green roofs with a series Read more…
Last week, Sow Green attended CitiesAlive in New York City, hosted by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. CitiesAlive is the largest Green Roof conference in North America, and we walked away with a plethora of information and soaked up the latest in vegetative roof installation. From that, we gleaned some Read more…
We talk a lot about how great green roofs are. They have amazing benefits to both property owners and the local community. When done correctly, they can offer cost savings and add a great amenity to a residential or commercial building. But what happens when they don’t work? They don’t Read more…
Every year it seems like this summer was hotter than the last. But the summer of 2018 marked record-breaking high temperatures across the globe, creating a season of emergencies. The heat wave that broke out across North America, Europe, and Asia this year surprised meteorologists and climate scientists alike. On Read more…