As the use of extensive green roofs continues to rise, and more and more buildings choose to adopt them in their construction, some of the more interesting and useful aspects of green roofs really start to make themselves known! Besides direct benefits like reducing heating in buildings and allowing for wildlife habitats in the city, […]
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“Time and time again, researchers have observed a positive correlation between PV module efficiency and green roof health.” Photovoltaic (PV) panels and green roofs have traditionally been seen as two distinct technologies vying for roof space. According to the City of Toronto’s Green Roof Bylaw, new buildings subject to the policy may deduct roof area […]
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Total Installed Area Since 2010, we’ve installed green roofs on 250 buildings, translating to 45 acres, or over 180,000 square meters of green roof area. In downtown Toronto, that’s equivalent to the area bordered Bay St. to the east, York St. to the west, Front St. to the south and Richmond St. to the north. […]
General, Living Roofs, Living Walls, Maintenance
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 our company and employees. In today’s modern age, as cities expand and green spaces disappear, our relationship with the environment has become strained as we have reduced the role that nature plays in our lives. Many […]
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Greening the workplace. As employees in today’s workplaces spend more time indoors and away from the natural environment, interest has grown into how the physical office environment impacts employee well-being and how any negative effects can be ameliorated. Answers to these questions have been found in the growing body of research into the beneficial effects […]
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