Growing Up [01.10.2008]
The Growing Up group recognised a need for communication, education and incentive for the construction of green roofs in Melbourne.
The key deliverable of this project is the installation of a fully funded green roof on a CBD building at 131 Queen Street, Melbourne, to be completed by July 2010.
Growing Up ran a successful design competition for both professional architects and students as well as a competition to find the building to receive the fully funded green roof.
The group raised over $350,000 in sponsorship to fund the running of the competition and the construction of the green roof, as well as in-kind assistance in excess of $200,000.
Growing Up has also partnered with Melbourne University to successfully secure an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant of over $3m for future green roof research to ensure the ongoing uptake of green roofs.
Discussions are also being held with the State Government to ensure green roofs are given greater prominence in planning schemes, policy documents and building rating tools.
Some members of the team will remain involved in the research aspect of the project.
Further information can be found at www.growingup.org.au