Green Roof + Deck
Living roof system + deck integration
Living Roof, Living Space
Chicago requires green roof coverage on many new builds, but that does not mean sacrificing usable outdoor space. This package integrates planted areas with hardscape zones so you get stormwater management credits, urban heat island reduction, and a rooftop you can actually use for dining, lounging, and entertaining. Sedum mats and deeper planting beds frame decked areas where furniture, grills, and foot traffic belong.
The structural and drainage engineering differs substantially from either a stand-alone deck or a pure green roof. Living roof sections carry saturated soil loads upward of twenty-five pounds per square foot; deck areas need different waterproofing, slope, and edge details. We design integrated systems where water drains through planted sections, filters naturally, and exits through shared collection points—eliminating the patchwork problems of retrofitted combinations.
Our landscape architects work alongside our structural engineers from the first concept sketch. You end up with plant selections suited to Chicago winters, irrigation tied into building systems, and decking materials that complement rather than compete with the greenery.
Your Project
Team
Jared Correa
“Jared is a Chicago native who attended Walter Payton College Prep High School and earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His design approach prioritizes client needs while exploring creative details and solutions. He brings extensive plant knowledge and years of lead design and project management experience in landscape design/build work.”
Erik Pederson
“Erik graduated from Michigan State University with a Degree in Landscape Architecture. As a Registered Landscape Architect, he has a great eye for design and an impressive problem-solving mindset. He finds satisfaction in refining design specifics and collaborating with skilled craftspeople to bring projects to completion on-site.”
Kevin Wojtas
“Kevin is a skilled Production Coordinator with extensive experience in the architecture and planning industry. He demonstrates competency across AutoCAD, landscaping, InDesign, public speaking, and sustainable design. He also serves as a media and communications specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.”