Comments on: CHICAGO GREEN ROOF PROGRAM http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:48:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Green Roofing http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-260961 Green Roofing Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:16:56 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-260961 I am a fan of <a href="http://www.bestwestroofing.com" rel="nofollow">Green roofing technology</a>. Great to see you guys helping to promote and inform about it. I am a fan of Green roofing technology. Great to see you guys helping to promote and inform about it.

]]> By: gideon http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-204781 gideon Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:54:19 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-204781 The best water savings in irrigation is achieved by matching the water discharge rate to the plant uptake rate. Drain below the root zone is therefore prevented and the water/air balance in the soil is better for the plant. The method was developed in Israel and called “Micro-Drip Irrigation” and “Gravity Drip Irrigation” enables a discharge as low as one glass of water (250CC) per hour. Rain-Tal Ltd specializes in Low Volume and Micro-Drip Irrigation methods. For more details: http://www.rain-tal.com The best water savings in irrigation is achieved by matching the water discharge rate to the plant uptake rate. Drain below the root zone is therefore prevented and the water/air balance in the soil is better for the plant. The method was developed in Israel and called “Micro-Drip Irrigation” and “Gravity Drip Irrigation” enables a discharge as low as one glass of water (250CC) per hour.
Rain-Tal Ltd specializes in Low Volume and Micro-Drip Irrigation methods. For more details:
http://www.rain-tal.com

]]> By: The City Of Green Shoulders « Science Is My Faith http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-78222 The City Of Green Shoulders « Science Is My Faith Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:19:49 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-78222 [...] week in the Chicago Reader,) he has been a champion for environmentalism. The Windy City has more green roofs than any other metropolis in the nation. Daley insisted that City Hall (the actual structure) lead [...] [...] week in the Chicago Reader,) he has been a champion for environmentalism. The Windy City has more green roofs than any other metropolis in the nation. Daley insisted that City Hall (the actual structure) lead [...]

]]> By: The Green Roofs of Tampa http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-75930 The Green Roofs of Tampa Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:17:01 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-75930 [...] Chicago is probably the most well-known city in the US to adopt green roofs. [...] [...] Chicago is probably the most well-known city in the US to adopt green roofs. [...]

]]> By: Inhabitat » Happy Thanksgiving from Inhabitat! http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-61173 Inhabitat » Happy Thanksgiving from Inhabitat! Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:31:24 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-61173 [...] 7. CRADLE-TO-CRADLE 8. THE CHICAGO GREEN ROOF PROGRAM [...] [...] 7. CRADLE-TO-CRADLE 8. THE CHICAGO GREEN ROOF PROGRAM [...]

]]> By: Inhabitat » HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM INHABITAT http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-61072 Inhabitat » HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM INHABITAT Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:05:19 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-61072 [...] 7. CRADLE-TO-CRADLE 8. THE CHICAGO GREEN ROOF PROGRAM [...] [...] 7. CRADLE-TO-CRADLE 8. THE CHICAGO GREEN ROOF PROGRAM [...]

]]> By: Dogs Need More Green Roofs « Bob’s Place in Chicago http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-54530 Dogs Need More Green Roofs « Bob’s Place in Chicago Sun, 30 Sep 2007 06:54:32 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-54530 [...] Some other Green Roof Photos. [...] [...] Some other Green Roof Photos. [...]

]]> By: “Inhabitat” Dayton « For The Love Of Dayton http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-51242 “Inhabitat” Dayton « For The Love Of Dayton Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:20:51 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-51242 [...] A post from August 1, 2006 addresses the CHICAGO GREEN ROOF PROGRAM: [...] [...] A post from August 1, 2006 addresses the CHICAGO GREEN ROOF PROGRAM: [...]

]]> By: Col http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-47264 Col Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:23:29 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-47264 It would be nice to see more food crops being grown of roofs. Growing food next to the point of consumption helps reduce food miles and brings really fresh produce to consumers. It would be nice to see more food crops being grown of roofs. Growing food next to the point of consumption helps reduce food miles and brings really fresh produce to consumers.

]]> By: Joe Brimeyer IB ROOF SYSEMS http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-44948 Joe Brimeyer IB ROOF SYSEMS Mon, 07 May 2007 16:29:48 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-44948 I provide the PVC membrane that goes under the soil for garden roofs 80 mil Thanks Joe Brimeyer 563 332 6604 I provide the PVC membrane that goes under the soil for garden roofs

80 mil

Thanks

Joe Brimeyer

563 332 6604

]]> By: Brian Larter » Blog Archive » Top ten in Green Design http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-28778 Brian Larter » Blog Archive » Top ten in Green Design Tue, 02 Jan 2007 23:42:30 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-28778 [...] Inhabitat is by far one of the best blogs I have been reading this past year. Its main focus is on design with a strong emphasis on ecological design and that of course is right up my ally. For the new year they have posted the top ten stories in Ecological design of the year 2006. I definitely suggest if you have the time to go over and read in depth their lovely post. 1. AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH 2. HURRICANE KATRINA’S AFTERMATH 3. DESIGN LIKE YOU GIVE A DAMN 4. THE RISE OF SOCIALLY-CONSCIOUS MANUFACTURING 5. ADVANCES IN SOLAR POWER 6. GREEN ROOFS 7. LIVING HOMES 8. LEED FOR HOMES 9. GREEN TOWERS 10. TRADE SHOWS GO GREEN [...] [...] Inhabitat is by far one of the best blogs I have been reading this past year. Its main focus is on design with a strong emphasis on ecological design and that of course is right up my ally. For the new year they have posted the top ten stories in Ecological design of the year 2006. I definitely suggest if you have the time to go over and read in depth their lovely post. 1. AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH 2. HURRICANE KATRINA’S AFTERMATH 3. DESIGN LIKE YOU GIVE A DAMN 4. THE RISE OF SOCIALLY-CONSCIOUS MANUFACTURING 5. ADVANCES IN SOLAR POWER 6. GREEN ROOFS 7. LIVING HOMES 8. LEED FOR HOMES 9. GREEN TOWERS 10. TRADE SHOWS GO GREEN [...]

]]> By: Inhabitat » TOP 10 GREEN DESIGN OF 2006 http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-27988 Inhabitat » TOP 10 GREEN DESIGN OF 2006 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 21:18:19 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-27988 [...] 6. GREEN ROOFS 2006 saw a surge of interest in green roofs, and this couldn’t have come at a better time. Athough the planet seems to be warming, green surfaces can help mitigate this with O2 production, solar radiation absoption, and climate control. Fortunately, it’s easier than you might imagine to inject a little life onto the surfaces of your buildings. New modular systems like Green Grid Roofs can be installed and maintained with little effort or know-how. [...] [...] 6. GREEN ROOFS 2006 saw a surge of interest in green roofs, and this couldn’t have come at a better time. Athough the planet seems to be warming, green surfaces can help mitigate this with O2 production, solar radiation absoption, and climate control. Fortunately, it’s easier than you might imagine to inject a little life onto the surfaces of your buildings. New modular systems like Green Grid Roofs can be installed and maintained with little effort or know-how. [...]

]]> By: Nikki Taylor http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-7831 Nikki Taylor Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:49:37 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-7831 Good Morning! What an amazing accomplishment this is. It is just lovely! If you are interested in checking out Growing Domes for year round food and flower production, please check out our website listed above. Geodesic growing domes are the most energy efficient shaped greenhouses and really will, with proper (simple) care remain prolific on a year round basis. They are amazing eco spaces and in the dead of winter provide a place of beauty and peace. They are perfect on flat roof tops as roof gardens! www.growingspaces.com All the Best!! Nikki Taylor Good Morning!
What an amazing accomplishment this is. It is just lovely!

If you are interested in checking out Growing Domes for year round food and flower production, please check out our website listed above. Geodesic growing domes are the most energy efficient shaped greenhouses and really will, with proper (simple) care remain prolific on a year round basis. They are amazing eco spaces and in the dead of winter provide a place of beauty and peace. They are perfect on flat roof tops as roof gardens!
http://www.growingspaces.com
All the Best!!
Nikki Taylor

]]> By: Peter D'Antonio http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-7263 Peter D'Antonio Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:55:40 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-7263 All, For occupied people spaces check out the Olsson Family Garden at St Louis Childrens hospital. All,

For occupied people spaces check out the Olsson Family Garden at St Louis Childrens hospital.

]]> By: Gideon Rosenberg http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-7145 Gideon Rosenberg Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:57:14 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-7145 Dear Ms. / Sir As implied from your involvemrnt in greenroofs programs, we would like to disclose for your consideration our unique irrigation methods and devices which exhibits major advantages for roof gardening applications. Our company, Ein-Tal International Ltd., expertizes in low volume / water saving irrigation devices and methods. In particular, the very low dischrge of our Micro-Drippers ( 0.05 Galon/hr = 0.2 L/hr ) keeps the right wetting bulbs near the plants and prevents flooded zones. This feature is important for roof gardening, as well as for water savings. You may read more about micro-drip and our related products at our website, a direct link is: http://www.ein-tal.com/index.files/Page704.htm We are looking forward to your response and will be happy to provide you with additional info and samples. The undersigned will attend the Irrigation Aociation exhibition in San-Antonio TX coming on November. This event can be used for a meeting. Best regards Dr. Gideon Rosenberg Joint Managing Director Ein-Tal International Ltd. Hadera, Israel Phone: 972-4-6227211 E-mail: engin@ein-tal.com Our website: www.ein-tal.com Dear Ms. / Sir

As implied from your involvemrnt in greenroofs programs, we would like to disclose for your consideration
our unique irrigation methods and devices which exhibits major advantages for roof gardening applications.
Our company, Ein-Tal International Ltd., expertizes in low volume / water saving irrigation devices and methods. In particular, the very low dischrge of our Micro-Drippers ( 0.05 Galon/hr = 0.2 L/hr ) keeps the right wetting bulbs near the plants and prevents flooded zones. This feature is important for roof gardening, as well as for water savings. You may read more about micro-drip and our related products at our website, a direct link is:
http://www.ein-tal.com/index.files/Page704.htm

We are looking forward to your response and will be happy to provide you with additional info and samples.
The undersigned will attend the Irrigation Aociation exhibition in San-Antonio TX coming on November. This event can be used for a meeting.

Best regards
Dr. Gideon Rosenberg
Joint Managing Director
Ein-Tal International Ltd.
Hadera, Israel
Phone: 972-4-6227211
E-mail: engin@ein-tal.com

Our website: http://www.ein-tal.com

]]> By: Laura http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-6555 Laura Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:01:23 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-6555 I think it is fantastic that Chicago is doing this! More cities should offer these type of subsidies. I think it is fantastic that Chicago is doing this! More cities should offer these type of subsidies.

]]> By: Nadine http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-5701 Nadine Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:09:48 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-5701 I need a new garage, so would love to go ahead and make one with a green roof. Any homeowners out there already build one? Can anyone recommend contractors & landscapers experienced with green roof garages? I'm definately ready to get estimates and start the process. I've gotten some resources from DOE, but would like to hear about your experiences, suggestions, referrals, etc. Any info really. I keep reading all the same info everywhere online. p.s. I live in the southside of Chicago. I need a new garage, so would love to go ahead and make one with a green roof. Any homeowners out there already build one? Can anyone recommend contractors & landscapers experienced with green roof garages? I’m definately ready to get estimates and start the process.

I’ve gotten some resources from DOE, but would like to hear about your experiences, suggestions, referrals, etc. Any info really. I keep reading all the same info everywhere online.

p.s. I live in the southside of Chicago.

]]> By: Kirstjen http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-5147 Kirstjen Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:39:54 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-5147 Most of these green roofs are not accessible to anyone but the maintenance staff. They are not "parks" or break areas for employees, etc. They are only there for environmental reasons, so there is no purpose in caring "what they look like" but rather only how they function. Most of these green roofs are not accessible to anyone but the maintenance staff. They are not “parks” or break areas for employees, etc. They are only there for environmental reasons, so there is no purpose in caring “what they look like” but rather only how they function.

]]> By: Leopold Mak Ender http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-4448 Leopold Mak Ender Fri, 04 Aug 2006 18:56:15 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-4448 Please continuing, who ever you are working with this nice thing. Please continuing, who ever you are working with this nice thing.

]]> By: dave http://inhabitat.com/chicago-green-roof-program/comment-page-1/#comment-4403 dave Thu, 03 Aug 2006 03:45:36 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/01/chicago-green-roof-program/#comment-4403 someone pointed out Green Grid Roofs to me: http://www.greengridroofs.com/ it's a modular green roof system. i'm not affiliated with the company. someone pointed out Green Grid Roofs to me: http://www.greengridroofs.com/ it’s a modular green roof system. i’m not affiliated with the company.

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