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News GREENSCAPE GRO COLLABORATES ON NEW BOOK TO HELP INTRODUCE TOMORROW’S CONSUMERS TO GREEN ROOFING LIVING WALL AWARD Biotecture is celebrating winning a BALI National Landscape Award for the Canary Wharf estate Greening Phase One. The extensive urban greening project was selected as a winner in the Exterior Living Wall Category in what the judges said was a ‘phenomenally’ high standard of entries in this year’s award. Biotecture delivered PlantBox living walls in prominent locations across the Canary Wharf estate in 2021. They are now helping to enrich the public realm and contribute to Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) ambitious sustainability goals. The judges commended Biotecture for: “A green initiative worthy of support. A committed contractor coupled with a client willing to experiment.” They go on to say: “The modular living wall system has some science behind it and fulfils the client’s brief”. In a nod to the science, the BALI judging panel recognised how the Biotecture living walls are helping to improve air quality, attenuate rainwater and increase biodiversity for residents, commuters, workers and visitors to the area. Richard Sabin, MD at Biotecture, said; “Winning a National Landscape Award is hugely significant because it helps us highlight the benefits of adding greenery and biodiversity into the urban realm. These benefits are hugely significant to people living and working in the Canary Wharf area, although it is the aesthetic appeal of the living walls that people notice first!” www.biotecture.uk.com Angela Lambert, on behalf of GRO, discusses Journey to the Green Roof, a book for youngsters from GRO and Tales from Mother Earth, written by Jenny Bailey… “The UK Government’s Build Back Greener Strategy sets out policies and proposals for meeting the country’s target of being net zero in 2050. I’m in my mid 50’s and there’s no guarantee I’ll be around to celebrate the achievement. However, by then my grandchildren will be in their 30’s and 40’s and will likely be in a position to not only benefit from the initiatives but possibly to influence decisions about the built environment. “That’s why, when the GRO Marketing Team told me about their collaboration with Tales from Mother Earth to publish a children’s book which highlights the benefits of green roofing, I was instantly keen to learn more. The new book is titled Journey to the Green Roof and highlights the benefits of green roofing from the perspective of two very characterful beneficial insects. I won’t give any more away, but I have seen the first draft and I can confirm that the story is very compelling, highly empathetic and absolutely delightful. The characterisation puts me in the mind of Beatrix Potter – and we know how evergreen her stories are. “Author Jenny Bailey has successfully published three other children’s audio story books in the same style as Journey to the Green Roof. Phoebe the Bee follows the plight of a honeybee and helps children to understand how crucial biodiversity is to the survival of our planet. Spike the Hedgehog is an enigmatic little character who illustrates the challenges for wildlife in gardens and Stanley the Water Vole highlights the consequences of allowing plastic to pollute our environment. “Each book includes an audio recording, so that children can follow the printed words to help develop their reading skills. There are also puzzles and activities within the book to engage little ones further. And in Journey to the Green Roof, Dusty Gedge has contributed a series of ‘fun facts’ to help educate children (and adults!) on the practical benefits and the charms of living roofs. “I urge you to visit Jenny’s website to learn more about her books – and perhaps purchase one or two for the young people in your own life. (www.talesfrommotherearth.co.uk) “Journey to the Green Roof is on track to be launched on World Green Roof Day, 6th June 2023, and the author, along with GRO, is offering a unique opportunity for GRO members to get involved. The hope is that through members’ sponsorship, GRO will be able to offer the book as a free giveaway to schools and community groups. Participating members will have their logo printed on the sponsors page in the book and can nominate a school or group in their area to receive copies. “I’m only a humble copywriter with a keen interest in green roofing, but I can picture myself now, sitting with a group of children in my granddaughter’s primary school, reading the story out loud and showing the children some of the plants that are mentioned in the book. I’d tell them about the green roofs to look for in our area, and I’d like to think that the youngsters will each take a copy of the book home to read with family members. I’ll be sponsoring some books - will you?” Contact Chris Bridgman or Maggie Fennell from the GRO to find out how to sponsor Journey to the Green Roof. www.greenrooforganisation.org 6 GREENSCAPE WINTER <strong>2022</strong> • www.greenscapemag.co.uk
Proud to be a member of the GRO Code The sky’s the limit With a Green Roof System from Green-tech 1 2 3 4 5 1. Choice of soft and hard landscaping materials available, including: • Sedum Matting • gtSedum Cassettes • John Chambers Wildflower Matting • John Chambers Green Roof Wildflower Mix • Turf • Planters 2. Intensive or Extensive Green-tree Roof Garden Substrate 3. Drainage Board System, including: • Filter Membrane • Drainage Layer • Rootbarrier 4. Waterproofing Layer 5. Roof Structure This diagram of a typical green roof construction is for illustrative purposes only to demonstrate the range and types of products available for a green roof installation. Green-tech is a leading supplier of landscaping and green roof materials. Our products have been used in many high profile and award-winning green roof projects throughout the UK. We can provide everything you need for a successful installation, including technical advice, project specifications, CAD drawings and of course, a full range of Green Roof products. For more information, book a free Green Roof System CPD presentation, to be delivered online or in your office. T: 01423 332100 www.green-tech.co.uk sales@green-tech.co.uk @greentechltd @greentechuk green-tech-ltd
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