Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) members are a community of like-minded professionals and organizations working together to increase the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professionalism, and celebrations of excellence.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities provides four different types of membership:
Corporate Membership
Standard
Advanced
Individual Membership
Student Membership
Membership allows you to:
Stay connected to the living architecture industry through numerous annual networking opportunities, events, and member communications.
Shape the future of the industry by participating on GRHC committees.
Learn more about living architecture by keeping up with cutting-edge research, the latest industry best practices, standards, and developments.
Market your products and services via online and offline channels such as virtual symposia, the Living Architecture Monitor magazine, and our website, which receives over 40,000 visitors per month.
Utilize cost-benefit tools and other online resources.
Contact Eric Durnford, Director of Business Development & Events if you have any questions:
edurnford@greenroofs.org | 905-407-9584
Membership Comparison
Student
Any post-secondary enrolled student
INDIVIDUAL
Green Roof Professional
Individual
Supporter
STANDARD
Nurseries
Professionals
Government & Institutional
Charitable & Non-Profit
ADVANCED
Manufacturers
Suppliers of Accessories
Green Walls
Benefits of Membership | Individual | Standard Corporate | Advanced Corporate |
$160 | $550 - $750 | $1250 - $5200 | |
Business Value | |||
Access to participate in GRHC industry committees | x | x | x |
Opportunity to sit on GRHC board of directors | x | x | x |
Invitation to lead GRHC Open Forum Webinars | x | x | x |
Complimentary individual membership | One | Three | |
Quarterly qualified marketing leads | x | x | |
Inclusion in Green Pages Industry Directory | x | x | |
Savings | |||
Discounted training registration | x | x | x |
Discounted GRP exam registration | x | x | x |
Discounted products in the Green Infrastructure Store | x | x | x |
Discounted event registration | x | x | x |
Discounted exhibitor space | x | x | |
Discounted individual membership rate for employees | x | x | |
Discounted advertising space in Living Architecture Monitor | Up to 35% | Up to 45% | |
Resources | |||
Participate in the Living Architecture Performance Tool | x | x | x |
Monthly email newsletter | x | x | x |
Access to the Living Architecture Toolbox | x | x | x |
Access to GRHC Open Forum archives | x | x | x |
Access to full Annual Market Survey report | x | x | x |
Access to full Annual Market Survey data | x | x | |
Media and outreach support | x | x |
Corporate Membership
A Corporate Membership is for companies and organizations seeking high-visibility to market and/or a desire to more actively participate in the future development of the industry. As North America's green roof and wall industry association, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) provides its corporate members with many valuable benefits.
Corporate membership is split into two groups, Standard (Tier 2) and Advanced (Tier 1). Corporate Memberships range in value from $550 to $5,200 US annually.
ADVANCED
Manufacturers - $5,200 USD
Suppliers of Accessories - $3,800 USD
Green Walls - $1,250 USD
STANDARD
Nurseries - $750 USD
Professionals - $550 USD
Government & Institutional - $550 USD
Charitable & Non-Profit - $550 USD
ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY
Your company logo, website and short description featured on the Green Pages: Green Roof and Wall Directory, premium advertising space reserved exclusively for GRHC Corporate Members
Annual Value: $2,000
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Receive qualified quarterly marketing leads of industry professionals so you can follow up directly with GRHC courses, workshops, conferences, webinars, and symposia. Over 1,000 leads were sent to every corporate member last year.
Annual Value: $2500
RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS
Trade show exhibitor space discounts for GRHC events and Symposia
Annual Value: Up to $600
Discount on advertising rates in the Living Architecture Monitor magazine, reaching over 34,000 industry professionals each year.
Annual Value: Up to $5,236
Complimentary Individual Memberships for distribution to employees, depending on corporate member category.
Annual Value: Up to $480
STAY CONNECTED
Member's E-Newsletter with important information on industry developments, GRHC events, external conferences, job listings, and more.
Annual Value: $300
BUILD TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Join GRHC in creating technical standards for green roof and walls, such as those created in partnership with SPRI
ANSI VF-1 Fire Design Guidelines
RP-14 Wind Design Standard
VR-1 Procedure for Investigating Resistance to Root Penetration
Ensure that green roof and wall technology is recognized and included in external industry standards such as LEED, Sustainable Sites, and Green Globes.
Ensure standards categorize these technologies appropriately and fairly.
SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH THROUGH ADVOCACY
Strategic association partnerships with organizations and media outlets around North America to bring profile to green roofs and walls.
Ability to participate in a number of GRHC committees on policy, research, growing media, and more.
Individual Membership
Individuals with personal or professional interest in the growing green roof and wall industry in North America can benefit from the many resources, publications and discounted events offered by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities throughout the year.
Individuals practicing the art of living architecture; those who wish to become more involved in the industry; or anyone with a desire to learn more about green roofs and green walls should register for an Individual Membership with Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC). Individual Memberships range in value from $55 to $207.50 US annually.
As an Individual Member you receive:
Up to $50 off a full delegate registration to GRHC’s Grey to Green and CitiesAlive conferences, and further discounts to GRHC's full and half-day professional training courses.
Access to the Living Architecture Toolbox, a members-only online resource centre with info on funding sources, and more!
Monthly e-mail updates on emerging developments in the green roof and wall industry.
Opportunity to actively participate on GRHC’s various standing committees and help shape the future of the industry.
Membership dues are $160 USD annually.
INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
Individuals who are employed by one of GRHC's Corporate Members can apply for an Individual Affiliate Membership ($100 US annually) by contacting membership@greenroofs.org. As an Individual Affiliate Member you receive the same set of benefits as an Individual Member.
RENEWING GREEN ROOF PROFESSIONAL (GRP) MEMBERSHIP
GRP Membership includes all of the standard Individual Member benefits, plus the ability to use the GRP accreditation.
In order to maintain accredited status, GRPs must satisfy the following requirements:
Maintain an active Individual Membership plus an annual GRP renewal fee of $47.50
Obtain and report 16 Continuing Education Units (CEU) within two years of writing the exam
The Renewing Green Roof Professional (GRP) membership dues are $207.50 US annually.
SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP
Individuals with a personal interest in staying abreast of industry developments by receiving a subscription to the Living Architecture Monitor magazine should register for a Supporter Membership with Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.
As a Supporter Member you receive:
Monthly e-mail updates on emerging developments in the green roof and wall industry.
Membership dues are $55 US annually.
Student Membership
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to provide active students with low-cost access to its programs, resources, conferences and other initiatives to better facilitate engagement with industry professionals.
Student members receive all the benefits of Individual Membership.
Membership dues are $50 US annually.