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A Decade of Green Roof Performance in Calgary
Longevity in a Challenging Prairie Climate Calgary, AB | EcoLogic Horticulture Built for a Demanding Climate In Calgary, Alberta, green roofs experience some of the most challenging rooftop conditions in North America. Intense UV exposure, drying winds, freeze-thaw cycles, and prolonged winter conditions can all impact [...]
Eskenazi Health Expands with New LiveRoof® Installation
Eskenazi Health Expands Its Commitment to Sustainability with New LiveRoof® Installation Installed 2025 | Indianapolis, IN In 2025, Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana expanded its long-standing commitment to sustainability with the installation of a 10,593 square foot LiveRoof® green roof. Designed with six custom-grown [...]
The Science Behind LiveRoof | Wind Resistance
High winds present a significant design challenge for green roof assemblies. Wind pressure can displace growing media, stress vegetation, or uplift plants and soil if the system is not properly engineered. LiveRoof® has addressed these challenges through extensive testing, adherence to recognized design standards, and the development of a [...]
What 10+ Years Reveals About Green Roof Performance
Longevity in Practice: A 10-Year LiveRoof® Case Study at LMU Los Angeles, CA | Florasource Ltd. What does a green roof really look like after 10 years - and what does it reveal about long-term performance and maintenance? Envisioned by Dr. Richard Plumb, then Dean of [...]
The Science Behind LiveRoof | Energy Savings
In an era of rising energy costs and increasing demands for sustainable building design, LiveRoof® green roof systems stand out not just for their beauty and environmental performance, but for measurable reductions in building energy use. From moderating roof temperatures to enhancing the performance of rooftop solar, the science [...]
How Ronald McDonald House Green Roofs Were Designed to Last in Atlanta
Designed to Last: The Long-Term Performance of the Ronald McDonald House Green Roofs in Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Horizon Roofscapes A green roof should be as resilient as it is beautiful. In the Southeast, a green roof must do more than look good at installation. The true [...]
Eight Years Later: LiveRoof® Performance in Toronto
Longevity in a Living Urban Landscape Bloor Islington Place | Toronto, ON In a densely populated city like Toronto, green roofs are no longer novel — they are expected if not required. The real question for owners and design teams is no longer whether to include a [...]
The Science Behind LiveRoof – Fire Resistance
Fire safety is a critical consideration in the design and performance of vegetated roofing systems. LiveRoof® has undergone extensive fire testing and achieved multiple certifications that confirm its ability to resist ignition and limit flame spread. With succulent-based planting, careful system design, and adherence to recognized standards, LiveRoof® provides [...]
Built to Last. Proven Over Time.
Longevity of LiveRoof® Hybrid Green Roofs Feature: Haworth Corporate Offices Holland, MI | LiveRoof, LLC How long should a green roof last? It’s a question owners, designers, and facility managers ask early in the planning process—and one that should shape every decision that follows. For LiveRoof®, longevity [...]
LiveRoof Green Roof Stormwater Management on Long Island’s Coast
Green Roofs for Stormwater Management Feature: Meadow Lane Eastern Long Island, NY | LiveRoof® Northeast A Decade of Stewardship in a Fragile Coastal Ecosystem Some projects stand out not because of their scale or dramatic views, but because of what they quietly protect. Meadow Lane, a 5,900-square-foot LiveRoof® [...]
How a 1926 Hotel Solved a 2025 Stormwater Challenge
Green Roofs for Stormwater Management Feature Project: La Bahia Hotel Santa Cruz, CA| Florasource, Ltd. Some stories begin with a vision. Others begin with a problem. The La Bahia Hotel in Santa Cruz begins with both—and a century of history rising from the coastline. Where History [...]
The Proven Advantages You Should Expect from a Green Roof System
What Makes LiveRoof® Different? The Technical Story Behind the System Nunica, MI | LiveRoof Global Did you know that the LiveRoof® hybrid green roof system was created by Hortech, Inc.—one of the Midwest’s leading growers of sustainably produced perennials along the shores of Lake Michigan in West Michigan? [...]