Houston Grey to Green 2025 Conference to Highlight Green Roof and Infrastructure Innovation
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is co-hosting the Houston Grey to Green Conference, taking place on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at SkyFarm at POST Houston. This full-day event will convene architects, landscape architects, policymakers, and green infrastructure professionals to explore the latest innovations in sustainable urban design. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and case studies, attendees will gain valuable insights into climate resilience, urban biodiversity, and strategies for creating healthier cities. Click here to learn more about the event.
As Houston faces increasing challenges from extreme heat, hurricanes, and flooding, the role of green infrastructure such as green roofs, bioswales, permeable pavements, and expanded tree canopies, is more critical than ever. This conference will highlight how green infrastructure solutions are helping Houston adapt and thrive in the face of climate change.
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 7 continuing education credits while engaging with industry leaders, including:
Dr. Bruce Dvorak, Texas A&M University
Sarah Smith, PLA, and Alex Ramirez, PLA, Design Workshop
Cath Conlon, Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Brian Davis and Stan Szwalek, Hoerr Schaudt
Skyler Smith and Kirby Liu, Lovett Commercial
Meade Mitchell, PLA, TBG Partners
Steven W. Peck, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities & World Green Infrastructure Network
Jason Buckley, Clark Condon
Philip Roberts, PLA, MD Anderson Cancer Center
The Houston Grey to Green Conference is a valuable opportunity for networking, professional growth, and advancing the movement toward healthier, more climate-resilient cities.
Registration is now open. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Grey to Green Conference!
Thank you to our sponsor Hoerr Schaudt.
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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. See all our events for the year here.
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.
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
