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 goal is to offer our clients reliable and top-notch expertise. Thanks to Jorg Breuning, Green Roof Technology's unparalleled experience, our ethical and cost-effective services begin to pay off right from the start.
We firmly believe that ecological responsibility should not be a luxury reserved for a select few. Green measures and Green Infrastructure offer a higher return on investment for society as a whole. It requires collaborative action to make a real difference. If just 10% of our money in construction is dedicated to living green, the economy and quality of life for all will see significant improvements.
With over 40 years business experience in Green Infrastructure, we have witnessed a lot. Our strong mission and philosophy may clash with those seeking quick returns on investment. Our focus is not on taking advantage of others, but on working together for the greater good. In short, from the initial planning stages to the final implementation, we achieve more through trust. The most successful collaborations are those that consider future generations, strive to do their best, and leave only a positive impact.
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
Jörg Breuning represents reliable, robust, and enduring scientific work, as opposed to hasty reductionist studies aimed at obtaining a dubious title or fleeting attention. This extensive knowledge, combined with extensive global experience and practical skills, forms the core of his seminars, workshops, and academic lectures.
Green Roof Technology offers essential components for sustainable design, advocates for eco-friendly solutions, and promotes Cradle 2 Cradle principles in North America, facilitating the realization of innovations on various scales. The company focuses on practical support and essential resources rather than trendy buzzwords.
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
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Innovations, Inventions, and Developments
1989
1990
First improvements of Hydro-seeding equipment for Green Roof applications. In addition with hydro-mulch from production waste.
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North America and World
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