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Why did voters pass the Green Roof Initiative in Denver?

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Green Building

What You Need to Know Before Building a Roof in Denver

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Green Building

Green Roof Myths Debunked: They Are Not Covered by Insurance

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Green Building

David and Goliath, Compromise and Government: The Tale of the Green Roof Initiative

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Green Roofs

Green Roofs Myths Debunked: Expensive to Irrigate

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Green Building

Green Roofs Myths Debunked: Too Expensive

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Green Building

Green Roofs Myths Debunked: Leaks

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Green Building

The Latest Green Roof Trends in North America

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Green Building

Green Roof Failures and How to Prevent Them

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago
Cool Roofs

The 2018 Heat Wave: How can we keep our cities cool?

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…

By Alyse Opatowski, 1 year11 months ago

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