In November 2017, voters passed the Green Roof Initiative that requires large buildings to install green roofs or solar. It is important to understand the motivation behind this passing. Although, we do not know that exact reason everyone voted for Read more…
As of November 2nd, 2018, the City of Denver has enacted a Green Building Ordinance. This requires any roof over a 25,000 square foot building to have a cool roof and another eco-friendly option. If you’re building a new building, 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 Read more…
Monday night, October 27th, was a monumental night for sustainability. In Denver, City Council passed a revised Green Building Initiative. After almost a year of hard conversations and compromise, this is now one of the strongest pieces of local green 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…