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The 2008 Greenroof Design Trends Survey

January 14, 2008: Linda S. Velazquez, ASLA Associate, LEED AP, Greenroofs.com Publisher & Design Consultant and Haven Kiers, MLA, Greenroofs.com Design Editor, want your unique perspective to help us determine which greenroof projects will not only take us into 2008 with a bang, but also beyond.

The rise of green, eco-friendly agendas continues to proliferate across global industries and boundaries. Greenroofs are fast becoming green staples of chic sustainability in mainstream architecture and high performance building. What are the new and exciting projects on the boards? We want you to share your opinions and experience of the latest and greatest international greenroof design trends! We'll tabulate your feedback and include it along with our own ideas for the second yearly installment of our "2008 Top Ten Hot Trends in Greenroof Design." We'll be presenting the Top Ten List at the next Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference in Baltimore, MD, on April 30-May 2, 2008.

Communicate your personal beliefs, passion, and what you see as spirit of innovation with our 2008 Greenroof Design Trends Survey! Write as much or as little as you want. If you'd like to send graphics, send to: surveys@greenroofs.com. We would appreciate your reply by February 29, 2008 - but have extended the deadline to March 7, 2008.

Quick Start:
You don't have to answer all the questions to submit your opinions! Most importantly, we want the following:

1) Name the projects that you think are fantastic and are setting trends, and send contact info se we can follow up;

2) Rearrange our Top Ten List in order of your preference; Agree with it; or Send us your own!

Send to: surveys@greenroofs.com

Real Thing: Please start by telling us which of these descriptions best fits you (select one), and if desired, add more below:

I'm involved with the trends, actively participating in design, specification, research, or contributing to setting new trends
I'm in the media - an editor, blogger, writer, or reporter covering news and new trends
I'm more of an average person on the fringe - an avid reader and follower of greenroof projects and trends
I’m actually way too unique to fit into any of the above!

Fill in the following blanks:

Please provide the following contact information:

Name

Title

Organization

E-mail

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1. What do you see as the current market drivers?

2. How important do you see the proliferation of LEED buildings as a market driver?

3. What are the directions sweeping our design profession? Why are we building greenroofs?

4. Which built innovative projects have informed clients and spurred additional market interest, and what types of
greenroofs are clients now demanding?

5. Which greenroof projects received the most press in 2007 & why – and do you feel it was justified? In other words,
how important is media exposure?

6. What new plant types (grasses, for example) or design palette styles (Asian-inspired or native communities,
for example) have you seen?

7. Share some of the innovative technologies that you've seen incorporated into greenroofs.

8. Who are the influential and creative designers or other stakeholders driving design, fostering growth, expression or awareness?

9. Share with us what you consider “Visionary” Built Projects - why, where are they, and by whom?

10. Share with us thoughts on Visionary Proposed Projects - why, where are they, and by whom?

11. If you had to just name one, do you have one favorite greenroof project overall, as well as just one from 2007 –
and a quick why?

12. Rate our current "Working" 2008 Top Ten List of Hot Trends in Greenroof Design.” Based on what you have now
assessed, how would you number this list? Feel free to edit our proposed Top Ten List, or write your own!

The Working 2008 Top Ten Hot Trends in Greenroof Design: 10) Client-Specific Boutique Greenroofs 9) Do-It-Yourself Greenroofs 8) Pre-Fab Modular Homes are Fabulous 7) Greenroofs as Art and Architecture 6) Parks, Zoos & Botanical Gardens - Outdoor Living & Research 5) Solar and Vegetative Roofs as High Performance Buildings 4) Museum and Corporate Greenroofs - Setting the Example 3) Luxury Green Homes, Eco-Communities & Eco-Cities 2) Cool Green Schools of Higher Education 1) The Influence of LEED on Government and Design Professionals