Nanchang Fish Tail Park Nanchang, China 5,488,560 sf. Sponge Park (Video) Greenroofs.com Featured Project April 18, 2024 Image: Turenscape via v2com newswire With this Featured Project, we’re very excited to be showcasing our first Sponge Park, the Nanchang Fish Tail Park designed by landscape architect Dr. Kongjian Yu, the world’s preeminent sponge park and sponge city designer. In fact, he’s credited as the author of the sponge city concept, with hundreds of completed projects across China. What is the sponge city? “A sponge city is an urban planning model that emphasizes flood management ..read more

The problems caused by the waterproofing of surfaces in our cities are no longer a mystery, let alone an isolated phenomenon. Unfortunately, direct experience makes us realize the disasters that sudden and heavy rainfall can cause. City stormwater management infrastructures are often inadequate to manage the excess rain, and the work required to upgrade them demands staggering sums that municipalities generally cannot afford. We must therefore turn to alternative solutions that allow rapid implementation, and at a lower cost than these major municipal works. Vegetated infrastructures make this ..read more

The construction of a green roof begins with the choice of recycled materials, such as substrates derived from demolition or composting waste, waterproof sheets made from recovered plastics, and low-consumption irrigation systems. This reduces environmental impact and enhances the value of materials that would otherwise be destined for landfills. The green roof vegetation plays a key role in retaining rainwater, promoting urban drainage and reducing the risk of flooding. The retained water can then be reused for garden irrigation or other purposes, reducing the consumption of drinking water. T ..read more

Designed by Foster + Partners led by Norman Foster, the spiral shaped tower dubbed “The Star” will provide spacious floor plates, generous outdoor areas, and floor-to-ceiling windows that will offer unobstructed 360-degree views of downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign and the Pacific Ocean. The building’s iconic design will be distinguished by its spiraling gardens that will rise from street level to the rooftop restaurant. “We have worked with leaders in the creative and tech industries to redefine The Star into a project that both fits perfectly into Hollywood’s urban fabric and captures ..read more

Vancouver, BC, Canada — The Architek Group of Companies, with its commendable legacy since 2007, has been a beacon of innovation in sustainable urban development. It focuses on green and blue roof technologies. Architek’s holistic approach encompasses the design, installation, and maintenance of these eco-friendly roofs, demonstrating a profound commitment to enhancing urban resilience and aesthetic appeal. Renowned for their meticulous biophilic projects, Architek’s GRP-accredited team crafts living architecture solutions that harmonize with any urban setting across Canada. Their green roofs ..read more

Position: Maintenance – Vertical & Roof Gardens Company: Fytogreen Location: Melbourne & Victoria, Australia Fytogreen Australia Pty Ltd is on the hunt for a Horticultural maintenance specialist to join their team. If you’re passionate about all things green and love working both indoors and outdoors, we want to hear from you. We are seeking the services of a passionate and dedicated Horticultural maintenance specialist to join our team who has a love of all things green and loves working both outdoors and indoors. The individual we are seeking will be focused on the maintenance o ..read more

Bridging the Gap between the Professional & Expert Plants are, ever more frequently, called upon to solve challenges within indoor spaces. This extends well beyond mere aesthetic or human experience challenges.   Biophilic design is a practice focusing upon connecting people with nature within the built environment, notably in terms of converting built spaces into domains catering for biological and psychological needs towards healthy outcomes. Every day we encounter new medical and urban design publications emphasizing the requirement for people to connect with natural settings ..read more

Position: Green Roof Maintenance Management Crew Member Company: Apex Green Roofs Location: Newbury, MA, USA Apex Green Roofs is a design/build green roof and landscape specialty contracting company based in Newbury MA. Established in 2008, Apex Green Roofs Inc. is one of New England’s leading green roof solutions contractor. We have successfully guided and built over 100 green roof projects. Our designs and installations range from rural to urban locations through New England. We also run a commercial greenhouse to grow a select/limited species of plants that can survive tough rooftop conditi ..read more

WORK IN THE TOP LEAGUE Position: Various Company: SOPREMA Location: Canada At the core of our message, our committed employees; through their dedication, they make a difference every day. With their convictions, they contribute to the growth and excellent name of the company, and with skills, they constantly innovate. Discover our unique vision and values, and experience the powerful sense of belonging within the big SOPREMA family. SOPREMA is an international manufacturer specializing in the production of innovative products for waterproofing, insulation, soundproofing and vegetated solutions ..read more

Grow your career rapidly by applying an innovative and passionate approach to addressing the urgent and complex environmental and infrastructure challenges faced by our clients. Position: Multiple Company: Weston Solutions – GreenGrid Roofs Location: Various Weston professionals work flexibly and inclusively, and enjoy opportunities to grow a high-quality network across functional areas as part of a supportive team of employee-owners. Experience tells us that you’ll want to stay, but you’ll never stay the same. Browse our open positions to take that next step toward your dream career ..read more