2014 Annual Green Roof Industry Survey

For green roof installations in 2014 bdeditor may 12 2015 green roofs for healthy cities grhc has identified washington d c.

2014 annual green roof industry survey.

This web exclusive information is a supplement to it s good to be green. Washington has adopted public policies and programs that support green roof investment including rebated of 7 to 15 per sq ft per green roof installed and credits that reduce storm water fees. Metropolitan region saw the installation of 1 207 114 56 sq ft of green roofs in 2014. In its 2014 annual green roof industry survey green roofs for healthy cities grhc reports that the dc area installed over 1 2 million square feet of green roofs or vegetated roofs in 2014.

Green roofs for healthy cities encourages municipalities regions states and provinces to adopt policies in support of green roofs and green walls in order to build healthier more sustainable and resilient communities. The metropolitan region of toronto ontario ranked number two with 775 216 square feet installed followed by philadelphia and chicago. Green roof industry survey to view green roofs for healthy cities 2014 annual green roof industry survey click here. They are dedicated to the development of the green roof industry throughout the u s.

Corporate members survey method every year since 2004 green roofs for healthy cities has conducted an independent survey of its corporate members collecting data on the growth and composition of the green roof industry across. Toronto second only to washington d c. Each year they gather information from members and other interested parties to determine trends in green roofing. And toronto is driving market growth.

Washington has adopted public policies and programs that support green roof investment including rebated of 7 15 per square foot per green roof installed and credits that reduce storm water fees. As the number one region for green roof installations according to its 2014 annual green roof industry survey i m proud that the district of columbia has once. Strong policy support in cities like washington d c. The 2013 annual green roof industry survey was released this week by the green roofs for healthy cities grhc association.

The washington dc metropolitan region saw the installation of 1 207 114 56 square feet of green roofs in 2014. Green roofs are gaining popularity in multifamily developments because aside from being environmentally friendly they provide fun amenity space marketable to potential residents.