GRHC develops and protects 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. GRHC provides online training through the Living Architecture Academy, publishes the quarterly Living Architecture Monitor Magazine, runs in-person and online conferences and events, advocates for supportive green roof and wall policy, provides resources to our members, celebrates outstanding projects, and more.
events
GRHC’s events can earn you CEUs and strengthen your practice, while exploring emerging technologies, projects, policies, and research.
20th Anniversary CitiesAlive Conference - Hosted in Toronto, ON from November 6th to 9th.
Living Architecture Academy
GRHC’s online training platform, offering self-paced online courses taught by industry experts.
Green Roof Professional Training and Accreditation Package $1099 USD
Financing Green Roofs and Green Walls With PACE $40 USD
Introduction to Green Walls: Systems, Design, and Approach $125 USD
Living architecture monitor
GRHC’s free, online, quarterly publication, now in its 24th year.
Highlights from the Spring 2024 Urban Agriculture Issue:
Why the Climate Crisis Requires 21st Century-Like Victory Gardens and High Tech Solutions
This article begins to make the case for increased public policy and private investment on a wide range of approaches to producing food in our urban environments in the face of climate change threats to food security.
A Rooftop Orchard and Food Forest Flourishes on the Javits Centre in New York
Rooftops can provide an abundance of produce to fight food insecurity and support biodiversity too. Check out the new rooftop Orchard and Food Forest at Javits Farm in New York City.
Sustainable Future Podcast: Seeing the Future of Agriculture
In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with microbiologist and Columbia University Professor Emeritus Dr. Dickson Despommier to discuss his pioneering work and thought leadership on vertical farming.
Green Roof and Wall Policy Guide
The Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 2023 Policy Guide is designed to provide green infrastructure professionals and policy makers with information about where to source supportive policies and programs for green roof and wall installation across North America.
membership
GRHC is supported by its members. Become a corporate or individual member and gain access to resources, tools, a network of professionals, discounts, and more!
Awards
Submit your projects and join us in celebrating exceptional projects, people, and organizations with the Green Roof & Wall Awards of Excellence.
green pages directory
The Green Pages Green Roof and Wall Directory helps you quickly find key players in the green roof and wall industry as well as accredited Green Roof Professionals to help you with your projects.
resources
GRHC’s resources include Design Standards, a Guide to Green Roof and Wall Policy, the Green Roof Energy Calculator, Market Surveys, and more!