Green Roof maintenance is crucial for a green roof’s longevity and cost-effectiveness, but it can be challenging, especially for first-time owners and/or managers. Green Roofs (also known as “Living Roofs”) are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas for many good reasons. They offer a range of benefits, including increased energy efficiency, improved air quality, reduced […]
How To, Living Roofs, Maintenance
One of the most important environmental events globally is Earth Day, annually celebrated on April 22. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day is now active in more than 193 countries and is coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. The organization’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. It is the […]
Living Roofs
In our ecosystem, bees and butterflies play a vital role. So, there are over 400 different bee species in Ontario alone and over 100 butterfly species. Keeping our plants and trees pollinated is one of the most important functions of pollinators. They do this by carrying pollen from a male anther of a flower to […]
General, Living Roofs
2020 was definitely a challenging year for everyone. Luckily, we were very fortunate that our industry was considered essential so we could continue with our work. This is important because problems such as flooding and heatwaves don’t pause just because there is another emergency, and green roofs can help with both of those things, especially in […]
General, Living Roofs, Living Walls, Maintenance
As the use of extensive green roofs continues to rise, more buildings choose to adopt them in construction. Some of the more interesting and useful aspects of green roofs really start to make themselves known! The direct benefits of a green roof are reducing heat in buildings and allowing for wildlife habitats in the city. […]
Living Roofs
Integrating green roof Photovoltaic (PV) panels systems has traditionally been seen as two distinct technologies vying for roof space. “Time and time again, researchers have observed a positive correlation between PV module efficiency and green roof health.” According to the City of Toronto’s Green Roof Bylaw, new buildings subject to the policy may deduct roof […]
Living Roofs
Spring is in the air, and with that comes the important task of preparing green roofs for the season ahead. While green roof maintenance plans vary according to the system, there are a few key things to know about facilitating the transition from dormant winter sedums to summer blooms. Ginkgo Sustainability’s maintenance team maintained over […]
How To, Living Roofs, Maintenance
General, How To, Living Roofs, Living Walls, Maintenance
‘Connecting the Living and Built Environments.’ This is GINKGO’s motto, and the pursuit of this connection is what drives us at our company and our employees. As cities expand and green spaces disappear in today’s modern age, our relationship with the environment has become strained as we have reduced nature’s role in our lives. Many […]
General, Living Roofs, Living Walls