Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Welcomes Christian Mahlstedt as the New Chair of the Board
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Mahlstedt as the new Chair of the Board. Mr. Mahlstedt brings a wealth of experience in sustainable design and business leadership, further strengthening GRHC’s mission to promote healthier, more resilient urban environments through the use of living architecture. Mr. Mahlstedt replaces outgoing Chair Matt Barmore, who will continue to serve as a Past Chair.
Mr. Mahlstedt is the Founder and President of Ginkgo Sustainability, a Toronto based firm which designs, builds and maintains green roofs and walls. Before he established GINKGO, Mr. Mahlstedt worked for a Kitchener-based roofing contractor’s green roofing division. Prior to his foray into business, for reasons unknown, he completed a degree in philosophy. When he is not quoting, working with clients and suppliers, or getting his hands dirty on a roof, you will find him spending time with his family.
Prior to becoming the Chair, Mr. Mahlstedt served as Treasurer of GRHC. As the new Chair of the Board, Mahlstedt will focus on advancing GRHC’s strategic initiatives, fostering collaborations, and amplifying the association’s impact in the rapidly growing green infrastructure sector.
In accepting his nomination, Christian told the board, “I'm honoured and excited to help lead GRHC in the upcoming years. In the face of multiple challenges, green infrastructure is a critical tool in making our urban areas more resilient, healthy, and sustainable. To support this we need to promote more policy implementation, drive innovation among our stakeholders, including supporting the research community, and provide training across the value chain from design through to maintenance. These three pillars will ensure that we continue to create impactful growth in the industry. I look forward to working with the GRHC team and board to further our vision.”
For more information about Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and its ongoing initiatives, please visit greenroofs.org.
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About Us:
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.
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.
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. From Dec 1 to January 15, 2025 don’t miss our Holiday Sale when more than 100 online lectures, courses and certifications are on sale at 25 percent off.
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
