We’re always on the prowl for great green roof designs, earth-friendly designs that add a touch of green to the urban tundra or the cookie-cutter world of suburban subdivisions.  NYC headquartered Goode Green are green roof designers and installation experts.  They work on both residential and commercial project.  Here are some pix of their various projects.

Some of the benefits of a green roof installation:  provides insulation that can dramatically reduce heating and cooling costs, reduces and regulates storm water run-off and associated pollution, protects the roof’s membrane and provides a green space in an otherwise barren, heat creating environment.

Just a thought – if you own a restaurant or hotel you might want to contemplate growing your own organic veggies on the roof.  See below for more:

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