Build a Square-foot Green Roof! With experts in sustainable building

Building your own square-foot green roof: A hands-on workshop with experts in the fields of green architecture and native plants.

Have you ever wondered about the process that brings a green roof to life? Are you interested in learning more about it from experts in the fields of sustainable building and native plants while building your own one square-foot green roof to take home?

Then join Jeremy Wright and Jordan Hofstra from ZinCo Canada, and Jonas Spring from Ecoman at the Toronto Plant Market for this immersive workshop.

The day will include a “ground up,” build of your own tiny green roof, great snacks, and a range of conversations around sustainable building and horticulture.

Subjects covered, but not limited to, will be roofing membranes, growing media, soil science and native plants that are best suited for these extreme environments. We will also cover best practices, technical considerations, maintenance and monitoring strategies for green roofs both large and small.

Integrating resilient plants into our urban environment plays a critical role in cooling city temperatures, improving air quality, and energy efficiency in our buildings. More green space also has a positive impact on our individual and collective mental health plus creates vital space and food for pollinators. Social times with other plant people and sculptural objects to take home are pretty great too.

Jeremy Wright

Jeremy Wright, one of the owners of ZinCo Canada, holds a master’s degree from Toronto Metropolitan University where he specialized in the evapotranspiration dynamics of green roofs. With a profound understanding of construction intricacies, Jeremy’s passion lies in optimizing and increasing beneficial rooftop spaces. His knowledge and hands-on experience help drive excellence in every project undertaken at ZinCo Canada.

Jonas Spring

Jonas Spring is the owner of Ecoman, holds a BSc in Agroecology from the University of British Columbia. Where he studied the application of ecological principles on cultivated landscapes. Jonas is also a leading member of Design Climate Action, and currently sits on the provincial board of Landscape Ontario. Jonas has experimented extensively testing the limits of native plants ability to grow in the built environment including walls, stairs, driveways and roofs.

Jordan Hofstra

Jordan Hofstra’s passion lies in the living components of green roofs. With a Plant Science degree and a master’s in molecular biology, he ensures all ZinCo green roofs are meticulously designed to thrive and endure. Jordan’s passion is to enhance the accessibility of green infrastructure products by spearheading the development of cost-effective and sustainable solutions.