This session will present the reasons the building industry should be going all-in on green roofs for our building projects. Green roofs can expand programmatic space without increasing the gross square footage. They provide connections to nature in areas that are lacking in easily accessible green space. Vegetation on a building’s roof improves building performance, contributes to storm water management, restores habitat, and offers another great space for hands-on learning by students and faculty. Even though they are desired by many – especially designers – it is a challenge to keep them in many of our projects or to prevent them from becoming a token representation of the original vision. We plan to share our experiences, which we hope represents a trend to increase the use of green vegetated roofs in our built environment. There will be an ongoing demand for more people to learn how to design, install, and maintain these systems as we add green roofs to our projects and municipalities continue to consider and implement requirements to include them. It can offer opportunities for those in urban environments to explore careers that address climate change and allow for greater connections with nature and the outdoors.