Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is Pleased to Release the Free Water Issue of the Summer Living Architecture Monitor Magazine
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to announce the launch of Living Architecture Monitor magazine Summer Water Issue which features articles on the complex relationship between water and living architecture. Right on the heels of its CitiesAlive 2024 conference announcement in Toronto Nov. 6-9 last week, the launch of the Water issue of the LAM underscores the importance of scaling up the implementation of living architecture and green infrastructure in cities to address the extreme disruption of climate change.
“Water is essential for life,” said Steven Peck, GRP, founder and president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and editor of the Living Architecture Monitor. “Implementing green infrastructure, or nature based solutions so that we can convert our impervious cities into sponge-like cities, is an essential mitigation and resilience strategy that we need to ramp up quickly. We will be exploring these opportunities in the LAM and at the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive in Toronto this Fall,” he added.
The following articles and authors are available in the Water Issue of the free, online Living Architecture Monitor magazine:
How the Movement Toward Sponge Cities Can Help Soak Up Extreme Rainfall, by Joyce McLean, Co-editor, LAM
Growing Green Roofs and an Industry Under Toronto’s Green Roof Bylaw, by Shayna Stott, Senior Planner, City of Toronto
Ten Design and Engineering Strategies for Managing Stormwater on Green Roofs, by Steven Peck, GRP, Founder and President, GRHC
The Bluffs at Playa Vista Parking Structure–Saving Water by Greening the Scenery, by Amé T. Flournoy, Marketing Manager, Tournesol
Planning for A Successful Green Roof Irrigation System, Bryce Carnehl, Hunter Industries
A River Runs Through It: The Value of Water on Biodiverse Green Roofs, Cynthia Pohl, GRP, Consultant
The Development of Skyland USA and Its Legacy, by Joe DiNorscia, President, Skyland/rooflite
Raingardens as Living Stormwater Infrastructure: Planting the Rain Train, by Professor Bruce Dvorak, FASLA, Texas A&M University.
For more detailed information and to register for CitiesAlive before the early bird ends on July 31st please visit our website.
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence.
This year’s CitiesAlive conference offers opportunities for participants to connect with experts and design professionals in many green infrastructure fields. Take advantage of the very low early-bird rate until July 31st. American guests will also enjoy almost 35 percent off due to the strong US dollar. Click here to see the detailed program.
We publish The Living Architecture Monitor quarterly online magazine where industry leaders share their insights and expertise. These articles increase awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, walls and other forms of living architecture. Check out our Summer Sale on all water related professional training.
We also offer free access to The Living Architecture Academy, an online professional development platform which is dedicated to bringing you the best, most up to date professional training information on design, installation and maintenance practices across a wide range of green infrastructure topics. The LAA offers short lectures and multi-day courses such as: Green Roof Professional Training, Introduction to Green Walls, Biodiverse Green Roof Maintenance, and more.
We also publish the Green Pages: Industry Green Roof and Wall Directory which is designed to support you with your living architecture projects by providing a list of trusted manufacturers, suppliers of accessories, green walls, nurseries, and certified Green Roof Professionals (GRPs). From small-scale residential projects to large commercial installations, this directory has everything you need to find support to create a sustainable and beautiful living space.
From the Living Architecture Monitor
