LiveRoof In The News

                                                     PHOTO BY PAM PANCHAK/POST-GAZETTE

Architect couple put design ideas to the test

September 19, 2009 - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

"The green roof, planted with red and green sedum, is a low ground cover of succulents that will flower into a colorful mix of purple, orange, yellow, red and green flowers next spring and summer. ... Installed about a week ago, the plants came from Corso's Perennials of Sandusky, Ohio. The trays that hold the plants were provided by Live Roof, which is based in Michigan."

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PHOTO BY DOUG MACCASH/THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

Tour a new Make It Right Home

September 19, 2009 - Nola.com
Video (see the LiveRoof at about 2 minutes into the video)
See project details on LiveRoof's Project Showcase

Another charming aspect of the house is the thick carpet of crassulas and other small desert plants that covers the flat roof at the rear of the design. The so-called "green roof" is meant to minimize rain run-off, provide added insulation, and, one suspects, adds to the overall ecological gestalt.
"This is our first green roof at Make It Right, " Howell said. "It's a live roof system, basically succulents or plants that need very little maintenance. They come in trays that lock together and sit atop a waterproof roof membrane."

Purdue's First Green Roof Won't Be the Last - WLFI.com

September 22, 2009

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LiveRoof Installer McAdam Landscape Celebrates 30 Years in Business

Scott McAdam of Chicagoland's McAdam Landscape was featured in The New Lenox Patriot for celebrating 30 years in business.  They're marking the occasion by offering a 30% discount on landscape services.


McAdam Landscape Professionals performed one of the first LiveRoof installations in the Chicago area, which you can view on our website.  They have also performed several residential LiveRoof installations, of which we have not received photos or permissions to post on our website.

 

Chicago Penthouse LiveRoof

grown by LiveRoof, LLC

installed by McAdam Landscape Professionals

Denver LiveRoof Project in the News

 

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Frontview 40's LiveRoof in Denver, CO

Article featured in Denver Daily News

http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/article.php?aID=5726
Details on LiveRoof's Project Showcase 

New Project Posted on Showcase

 

4915 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

grown by Corso's Perennials

New Projects Posted on Showcase

 

St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL

grown by Roof Top Sedums

 

Fire Station #12 in Madison, WI

grown by LiveRoof, LLC

St. Clair Community College in Port Huron, MI

grown by LiveRoof, LLC

Updated Project Photos

 

Updated Educators Credit Union Photos (grown by LiveRoof, LLC)

This project is nearly completed.  The LiveRoof portion has been fully installed but large planter boxes have yet to be placed.

Summit Valley Turf Farms

Bozeman Daily Chronicle Article featuring Summit Valley Turf Farms

Southeast Green Roofs To Run Farm On Solar Power

Following is an excerpt from a USDA press release...

Secretary Vilsack announces $13 million for renewable energy projects

LiveRoof Grower makes the list

DECATUR, Ill., Sept. 2, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the department is providing more than $13 million in loans and grants for 233 renewable energy projects in 38 states under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), including one in Nashville, Tenn. Dallas Tonsager, Under Secretary for Rural Development, made the announcement on behalf of Vilsack during a speech at the Farm Progress Show.

"Under President Obama's leadership, USDA is working to increase the availability of renewable energy, which not only will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, but also strengthen our national economy," Vilsack said. "The funding announced today will help expand renewable energy in America , which is a key part of the nation's long-term strategy for continued economic prosperity and energy independence."

The loan guarantees and grants can be used for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency improvements, feasibility studies and energy audits. These funds are not part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. For more information on the REAP program, which is authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill, please visit www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/farmbill/index.html.

Nashville Natives Nursery, LLC, of Fairview , Tenn. , was selected to receive a $17,077 grant to help fund installation of a solar power system. The photovoltaic panels are expected to generate 8.28 kilowatts of electricity, enough to offset 100 percent of the company's average annual energy demand. The company specializes in native wildflowers, grasses and trees and is a Live Roof licensed grower. More information is available at www.nashvillenatives.com/.

Beautiful New Chicago Area School Project

 

Cortland Elementary School in Cortland, IL

The plant mix includes accent plants which will offer spring / summer blooms for students to enjoy during the school year.  The base mix of Sedums will also bloom in June and July.

New Projects Posted on Showcase

 Denver Residence

The Walnut in Boulder, CO

Educator's Credit Union in Milwaukee, WI

Photos taken during installation, completed project photos coming soon!