The Green Roof Centre is an independent research and demonstration hub, which supports and promotes the uptake of green roofs through demonstrating their benefits and potential in a wide range of settings and scales.

Founded by the University of Sheffield and Groundwork Sheffield, and based in South Yorkshire, the Green Roof Centre operates with partners in the region to demonstrate the potential of green roof uptake in the UK by focusing on the following areas of activity:

Research : providing rigorous and high-quality data on green roof performance across the range of environmental benefits, based on experimental green roofs, and real installations across South Yorkshire.

Demonstration : the Demonstration Centre lies at the core of the Green Roof Centre, and includes examples of the main green roof types, full information on green roof construction and components, a mini-research station showing real-time performance, and inspiring examples of roof gardens and green roof planting options.

Consultancy, green roof installation Project Management, and Specification : providing advice and support on all aspects of green roof design and implementation.

Information : the centre provides a central information point and resource for those interested in all aspects of green roof benefits, design, implementation and maintenance.

Policy and Development : working with local authorities, developers and agencies in the region to create a favourable climate for green roof and other sustainable building technologies.

Materials testing and accreditation : the testing of green roof specific materials and products with accreditation.