ABOUT GREEN ROOF TECHNOLOGY
Grandfather Breuning presenting at Garden Show 1936 Stuttgart. Was he also on a Green Roof mission?
Philosophy - Green Roof Mission
Our mission is to provide our clients with trustworthy and world class knowledge. Because of Green Roof Technology's unmatched experience, our ethical and affordable rates our services pay back already in the process.
We believe that ecological responsibility is not a trendy luxury and affordable only to a few. Instead Green measures and Green Infrastructure have a higher return on investment to an entire society than doing business as usual. In other words, collaboratively acting in concert is what it takes. If we would spend only 10% of our time or money for living green, the economy would super-proportional increase as well as the living quality for all.
With over 40 years business experience in crafting Green Infrastructure we have seen a lot. Our a solid mission and philosophy may collide with those who are just looking for a quick ROI. Because it is not about taking advantage of others but working together for a greater good. In short, from the first pencil stroke to the final seed in the ground we accomplish more with trust.
The best collaborations are, where all have future generations in mind, where our intention will be remembered for trying as best as we can, and where we leave only a footprint.
History
Unlike others, Jörg Breuning is one of a few people on earth who actively shaped the beginning of the modern Green Roof industry in Europe/Germany more than 4 decades ago. As a result he introduced Green Roofs to North America in 1999 through Green Roof Technology. It is safe to say that Green Roof Technology is one of the founding fathers of Green Roofs in the United States and has been building its portfolio in ecological excellence for over 40 years.
Green Roof Technology is transferring technology from the leading German Green Roof industry to North America. In conclusion Green Roof Technology added tremendous value in biophilic design, sustainable engineering, and Green Infrastructure over the last 20 years. This includes solutions like Green Roofs, Green Walls, Green Rail Road Tracks, natural swimming pools, advanced composting technology, PV/Solar combinations with vegetation, plastic-free green roofs, aggregates for a circular economy through urban mining. Elevating North America into a high level of sustainability and resilience is the path we go.
Leadership
Because we take our leadership in this industry very serious, we helped establishing organizations such as Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) and green roof standards (ASTM). Further we supported many Americans to successfully start their careers in this industry. Finally, Mr. Breuning put his finishing touches to most known key-players in the North American Green Roof industry.
Science
In addition Green Roof Technology also promotes science, experience, and hands-on techniques for living systems through seminars, workshops, and academic lectures. For instance Green Roof Technology was a crucial part of the first Green Roof research In the USA and is still assisting on new research projects between Europe and North America.
Jörg Breuning, Green Roof Technology provides the missing pieces of the puzzle to masterminds for sustainable design, influencers for environmentally friendly solutions, and initiators for Cradle 2 Cradle principles in North America. This helps to transform innovations into reality on a small or large scale. We also leave the trendy, fancy buzz words to others but provide agile support and vital aids for realization.
Crafting Green Infrastructure for over 40 years.
Our roots are growing deep!
Find out more about industry changing innovation here: Innovations by Jörg Breuning.
Jörg Breuning in a phone call with Elon Musk in 1967 😉 - yes, it also fun working with us
Jörg Breuning, Green Roof Expert Extraordinaire
He is the founder and owner of the Green Roof design and crafting firm Green Roof Technology.
While others might have some combined experience, Mr. Breuning truly has over 40 years of broad specialized experience on structures. Ranging from roofing, water proofing, Green Roofs and Green Walls. Additionally specialized in food roofs, Blue/Green Roofs, Brown Field roofs, and Solar Garden Roofs. Furthermore, Jörg invented Monolithic Smart Roofs with low/high tech stormwater detention and retention, all without the excessive use of unhealthy components. Because your design intend leads to right Green Roof system! In collaboration with your building and design professionals we stay within a given budget and so without hidden costs.
We stand for: Common sense instead of fancy words, trendy phrases, and misleading headlines. As a result, we are Down-to-Earth, sleeves up and hands in the soil. An added value you don't find anywhere in this industry.
Jorg Breuning collaborated on over 15 Award winning projects in Germany and USA
Approachable
Firstly, in collaborative efforts from project feasibility, creative conceptual design, design development to construction documents we streamline every project. Secondly our advise in the bidding phase, construction administration, and project management increases profitability. Last but not least with experienced hands-on training, installer guidance or even design-build, Green Roof Technology solves any situation that may arise.
Jörg Breuning:
"It is about sharing knowledge, expertise and common sense to make new experts. Those further spread the idea and boost green technology for a greener world. Because this is important to me, this website provides more in depth information and news-to-use than any other in the industry. We do that because we can."
Career and Development of a Green Roof Mission
Education
1980
1982
1983
1985
1986
1987
Innovations, Inventions, and Developments
1989
1990
First improvements of Hydro-seeding equipment for Green Roof applications. In addition with hydro-mulch from production waste.
1991
1994
1996
1998
North America and World
1999
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2008
2008/9
2010
2012
2014
2015/16
2017
2018
2019
2020
2020
2020/21
2021
2022
2023
2023/24