United States Green Building Council - USGBC

Sustainable and restorative design is important, regardless of whether you have new construction or are retrofitting an existing building. To help gauge the progress, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) uses their LEED Certification program to rack up points in different categories. Looking to LEED Certify your building? Visit the USGBC LEED at www.usgbc.org/LEED.

Or check out www.green-buildings.com for their breakdown of how many potential LEED points you can rack up with your green roof here.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities – GRHC

In 1999, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a small network consisting of public and private organizations, was founded as a direct result of a research project on the benefits of green roofs and barriers to industry development.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities’ mission is to increase the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roof infrastructure across North America and rapidly advance the development of the market for green roof products and services. For more information visit www.greenroofs.org.

Roofscapes, Inc.

We are proud to be licensed installers for Roofscapes, Inc., an east-coast based green roof consulting and design company. With roots in civil engineering, horticulture, soil science, and hydrology, Roofscapes, Inc. is widely recognized as the technical expert in this field. Owner, Charlie Miller, has over ten years experience in the industry, and has built some incredible roofs. Check out his website and portfolio at www.Roofscapes.com.

AIA

Based in Washington, D.C., the AIA has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. The American Institute of Architects is committed to the goal of reaching at least a 60 percent carbon emission reduction by 2010 and carbon neutral buildings by 2030. Visit www.aia.org for more information.

ASLA

Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the national professional association representing landscape architects. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 18,000 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 68 countries around the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. Learn more at www.asla.org.