Global Green Environments (GGE) is a full service green space provider that designs, installs, manages, and consults on sustainable urban landscapes. GGE helps clients realize their green space potential through expertise in areas such as landscape design, watershed management, and construction. The company establishes budgets, estimates energy savings and LEED certification impact. GGE transforms unused spaces into green environments using pre-grown, modular green roof systems for quick installation and instant results. In addition to design and construction, GGE offers ongoing management services to ensure superior appearance and health of green spaces.
2. About Us EXPERTISE
About Us
Global Green Environments (GGE) is a full service green
DESIGN
space provider, helping clients and communities
understand and realize their visual “green” space GGE develops sustainable landscape designs that
potential. answer to the unique needs of each site. Our team
draws on expertise from a team of experts in areas
including horticulture, landscape design, watershed
GGE is company operating in the “green” technology management, architecture, engineering, and
market space, primarily creating green “environments” construction. The company establishes budgets and
for commercial buildings, spaces and venues. estimates the impact on energy savings and LEED
certification.
GGE provides one of a kind living spaces while
improving the “green” viability of any property. These
spaces unitize previously unused or underutilized spaces
INSTALLATION
to transform them into majestic venues to be
experienced each and every time you enter them. Typical build in place systems are extremely costly,
expensive to maintain, and takes years to fully
Types of Clients develop. GGE’s green roof system is fully grown off
site, delivered and installed, so clients can enjoy a
custom design rooftop with instant results.
GGE designs, installs, manages and consults on a wide
range of sustainable urban landscapes for
MANAGEMENT
•!Real estate developers and builders
Whether we're project managers for a large-scale
•!Municipalities and government agencies
sustainable development or a community greening
•!Architecture and engineering firms initiative, environmental responsibility fuels all of GGE
•!Corporations management actions. GGE offers continual ongoing
•!Educational institutions service to ensure that our clients green scapes
•!Nonprofit organizations always have superior appearance and health.
CONSTRUCTION
We provide complete procurement construction and
construction management services. This can include
acquisition of local labor sources or can be
seconded to the general contractor under GGE
supervision.
3. Company Breakdown
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Global Green Maintenance
Global Green Site
GLOBAL GREEN ROOFS GLOBAL GREENSCAPE (NLAS) New Life Arboricultural
Services Development
•!Design & Build green roofs •!Exterior and interior •!Full-Service Tree Care •!Teaming with skilled &
and complete landscape landscape design and •!Monthly site management renown architects, this
settings on roofs construction that provide our service division handles the design,
•!Two types of green roofs clients with custom, one of a •!Shrub price/flower plant and the construction, and the
offered: kind landscapes, engaging care continual maintenance of
•!Standard Meadow Roof – the senses of sight, sound, •!Bed weeding – bark, mulch, large-scale developments
this is a green roof that adds touch, and smell and multiple property
etc.
all the benefits of a green •!Greenscapes designs portfolio programs
encourage the use of native, •!Perennial bed and seasonal throughout the United States
roof (i.e. LEED credits, plantings, design, planting,
financial and visual low maintenance plants •!Able to be the main
and maintenance
appearance) although it is which require only contractor for all green
environmentally (green) •!Yearly landscape plant aspects of the projects and
not accessible by regular
responsible maintenance fertilization site development including;
human traffic.
•!Yearly bark and much existing tree preservation,
•! Advance or Sky Scape
installation green roofs and rooftop
Roof- this custom designed
green roof is an extension of •!Monthly Interior Plant landscaping, interior plants
the landscape and is Management and greenscapes, and all
accessible for regular use. •!Holiday décor and light exterior landscape.
design and service •!Site development includes a
full time management team
and crew to see projects from
design through completion
•!A single contractor in charge
of all green site design and
development insures a final
outcome that has a steady
and constant flow from the
overall view of the
development to the interior
green space
•!Benefits are quality and cost
savings to our clients
4. Value Position
VALUE POSITION
Development
GGE’s unique advantage is in providing a complete
green space experience through custom design,
installation and maintenance of green interiors,
exteriors and rooftop garden spaces. We provide the
guidance and services to transform properties,
buildings, and communities into sustainable green Manage Design
environments.
Management Team and Advisors
Global Green Environment has built a management
team of experts in each area of our scope of work to
ensure top quality results at a efficient rate. Our Construct
expertise includes:
Green roof expert
Landscape design architect National Platform “Streamline the Process”
Green parking lots
GGE have developed key relationships with plant
LEED design
growers all throughout the country, providing a
Construction management specialist
greater variety of horticultural plants for various
Irrigation
climates and conditions. This will allow them to
Certified arborist
ensure a broader capability for lower cost and
Certified nurserymen
enhanced aesthetics in long-term operating costs.
Pond and water specialist
Fish and aquarium marine biologist
Watershed management expert
Excavation and hard scape construction
Native plant experts
Soil science experts
Maintenance and seasonal design
Interior plant scape
Container and planter gardening
Pools and hot tubs
5. Green Space Development
GREENSPACE DEVELOPMENT
Almost any flat surface is a blank canvas waiting to Benefits of Functional Green Space
be filled with the natural beauty that a green roof
can offer. Energy savings is not the only benefit to a 1. Decrease Energy Costs
green roof. Small green roofs that are in public view 2. Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect
make a lasting statement of the green footprint you 3. Decrease Water Use
leave in your community. In areas that most people 4. Increase Absorption of Pollutants
would not think of using a green roof, you can make 5. Increase Urban Wildlife Habitat
a beautiful impact on the community that is not 6. Improve Drainage
7. Act as indicators of Ecological Health
expected but can be enjoyed by everyone.
8.. Increase Community Space & Aesthetics
9. Create more livable cities & connect with Nature
10. Save Money
BEFORE AFTER
6. REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:
NEW FOUND “GREEN” REAL ESTATE
The unattractive roof that was seen by all is now a sight
of beauty that can be experienced by everyone
throughout the development as well as sitting outside
at the nearby tables.
BIRD’S EYE-VIEW “NEW FOUND” GREEN SPACE
7. Design Phase Construction Phase
DESIGN/CONSTRUCT/MANAGE
In the design phase GGE can develop or assist a GGE provides complete procurement, construction
client or their selected architectural firm / and construction management services. This can
developer in the development of green spaces include acquisition of local labor sources or can be
seconded to the general contractor under GGE
and assess the impact on energy consumption,
supervision. The scope of work for construction
gaining roof space and enhanced land
generally falls into one of the following five categories:
utilization. GGE provides complete site
assessment and design services. The company
establishes budgets and estimates the impact on 1.! Green Roof and rooftop landscape space: (e.g.
standard green roof modular construction,
energy savings and LEED certification, if so
garden plants, Intensive plant scape, Lighting
desired. and illumination, patios, and sitting areas.)
2.! Subsurface: (e.g. green parking lot water
Management Phase
capturing systems, Parking lot and walkway ice
GGE offers continual ongoing service to ensure melt systems via geo thermal, waste water
that every aspect of the green scape always has recapturing and filtering water gardens)
superior appearance and health. GGE can also 3.! Exterior Hard Scape: (e.g. decks, patios,
provide a certified plant care team to provide benches and sitting area's, paths and walk ways,
inspection and proactive care. There can also be retaining walls and retention, decorative and
yearly contract maintenance contracts (utilizing functional fencing, pergola and arbors,
local service providers to handle the landscape lighting, rocks and outcropping stone,
raised plant beds and planters, ground
maintenance).
coverings, flower pots, waterfalls, ponds and
creeks, fountains. outdoor furniture
4.! Interior plants scapes: (e.g. atrium's, mini
greenhouses, window gardens, pots and
planters, interior gardens, fish and plant
aquariums, ponds, fountains, landscape lighting)
5.! Exterior Plant scape: (Trees and Shrubs,
perennials, annuals, turf, garden plants / edible
green scape, living mulch / ground cover)
8. INSTALLATION PROCESS
TOTAL LANDSCAPE EXPERIENENCE
GGE’s tray system (Live Roof), allows us a faster,
seamless, less expensive and superior finished product.
Typical build in place systems are extremely costly,
expensive to maintain and takes years to fully develop.
GGE’s green roof system is fully grown off site, delivered
and installed, so clients can enjoy a custom design
rooftop with instant results.
The process starts with helping our clients understand
the value of found real-estate, advantages of LEED
certification and the branding image that goes along
with green roof tops. Working with our client’s architect
or utilizing our own in house designer, GGE can create
usable, sustainable and visible green living space that
will meet your needs. After a design is chosen, GGE
can provide a quick, clean and seamless installation of
your new green roof. GGE uses the LiveRoof modular
systems made up of hearty, drought resistant plants
that is superior to other systems and ensures a beautiful,
lush green roof the day it is installed.
After the installation is complete, GGE will provide
peace of mind that that you will be able to enjoy your
new investment for years to come by providing a
maintenance program that includes inspections
throughout the year insuring that your green roof is
healthy and working properly. In addition to making
your roof top goals a reality, GGE is also capable of
providing interior and exterior landscaping which can
tie into your green roof, providing a total landscape
package that works together and sets our clients apart.
9. BIG BOX RETAILERS
LIVE ROOF
OFFICE BUILDINGS
Hospitals & Medical Centers
RESIDENTIAL
AIRPORTS
10. USGBC LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental LEED CETFICATION POINTS: LIVEROOF@ POINTS
USGBC LEED CERTIFICATION
Design) Global Green Environments and LEED Certification Points
Global Green Environments can help you achieve LEED certification in several categories–
above and beyond that of just any green roof system. Green Roofs can actually enhance LEED
ratings in categories that might not usually apply to a typical green roof. Below are the major
categories of the USGBC rating system and potential points that can be influenced by the
LiveRoof® system.
Sustainable Sites
If you think about it, wherever there is a building, there once was some type of
vegetation.! Green roofs help to reclaim green space, and in the process they provide
habitat (for songbirds, butterflies and a host of other invertebrates) and help to promote
biodiversity.
Potential Rating: 1 point.
Storm water Management
LiveRoof® systems help to prevent excess storm water discharge. They also help to filter
and detoxify storm water by removing suspended solids and other pollutants.
U.S. Green Building Council: LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Potential Rating: 1 to 2 points.
Design) Awards points in the following categories: Urban Heat Island Effect
LiveRoof® significantly reduces roof temperatures during the summer months, and the
1) Sustainable Site (14 possible pts) USGBC specifies green roofs as a means of mitigating the urban heat island effect.
2) Water Efficiency (5 possible pts) Potential Rating: 1 point.
3) Energy & Atmosphere (17 possible pts) Materials and Resources
4) Materials & Resources (13 possible pts) The LiveRoof® system acts as a protective umbrella over the roof membranes and
5) Indoor Environmental Quality (15 possible pts) therefore can substantially extend the useful life of the roof and contribute to the LEED
6) Innovation & Design Process (5 possible pts) reuse objective.
Potential Rating: 1 to 3 points.
Local Sources
LEED 4 Award Levels:1) Certified (26-32 pts) LiveRoof® modules are manufactured within a 15-mile radius of distribution. Also, since
2) Silver (33-38 pts) plants are obtained at local nurseries, LiveRoof® may contribute to the 50% extracted
3) Gold (39-51pts) regionally credit.
4) Platinum (52-69pts) Potential Rating: 1 to 2 points.
• A LEED Gold Building has 50% less negative impact on the environment Recycled Content
than a standard building. LiveRoof® modules are constructed of 100% recycled polypropylene which exceeds
the LEED target of 5% or 10% of project components.
•!A LEED-Platinum building has at least 70% less negative impact. Dozens of Potential Rating: 1 to 2 points.
U.S. cities and several states now require that new and renovated public Water Efficiency/ Water-Efficient Landscaping
buildings satisfy LEED criteria. When vegetated with drought resistant LiveRoof® plants, LiveRoof® installations require
little or no irrigation.! Additionally, LiveRoof® growing media acts as a sponge to collect
excess rainwater. Any runoff can be channelled into a cistern for reuse on the
LiveRoof® or other parts of the landscape.
Potential Rating: 1 to 2 points.
Energy and Atmosphere
Green roofs of the same depth as the LiveRoof® system have been documented to
reduce energy demand by up to 50% annually in certain types of structures. More
typically, green roofs have proven to substantially reduce the need for air conditioning,
and therefore require smaller cooling systems, lower capital costs, and lower operating
costs.
Potential Rating: 1 to 8 points, depending on total energy reduction as a percent versus
conventional buildings of the same size.
Rapidly Renewable Materials
LiveRoof® plants are harvested within a 10-year cycle (actually much shorter), and
therefore contribute to this objective.
Potential Rating: 1 point.
Innovation and Design Process
LiveRoof® systems may qualify for innovation and design credits by helping to create a
better work environment.! LiveRoof® installations can be used for meetings and
relaxation, and perhaps more importantly, they create beautiful vistas, beneficial to
people’s health and state of mind.! Additionally, green roofs can reduce exterior sound
by up to 40 decibels and therefore create a more peaceful and less stressful interior
environment.
Potential Rating: 1 or 2 points.
11. MANAGEMENT TEAM KEY ADVISORS
MANAGEMENT & KEY ADVISORS
Tim Scherpenisse
Founder and CEO of Global Green Environments. Ed Bogl
Tim is also a certified arborist with over 14 years of experience and Strategic planner, marketing advisor. Ed is a
the owner of New Life Arboricultural Service. NLAS is a full service recognized expert in designing and leading the development of
tree company. strategic and marketing plans for Fortune 100 to entrepreneurial
Steve Verburg companies. Ed brings his more than 30 years experience as well as
Production manager of Global Green Environment his network in “green” technologies to support the direction and
and NLAS. Steve is a licensed builder in the state of Michigan, has development of Global Green Environment.
a management degree in business, and over 15 years of team Harry Lay
management and construction experience. President of Lay Professional Services. Harry is a
Mark Bergsma CPA and consultant in the areas of organizational development and
Insurance Advisor with Berends Hendricks Stuit governance. He helps organizations discover and implement
Insurance. Mark specializes in insurance and risk management. He initiatives to define and improve profits. In 2000, he attained
has extensive for profit and not for profit board experience and certification as a CPEC (Certified Profit Enhancement Consultant).
leadership positions. Mark also has 20 years of marketing and sales Bob Workman
leadership experience. Architectural Engineer and consultant to GGE.
Bob has worked extensively with some of the largest building
programs in the world, including Wal-Mart, Marriott Corporation,
Starbucks, Applebee’s, etc and has helped define sustainability
programs for many of his clients.
Monica Mroz
Landscape architect, design consultant. Monica is a
member of ALSA. She is an expert in creating beautiful and
sustainable spaces for outdoor living. Monica is also passionate
about designing and developing Hospital Healing Gardens that can
incorporate and utilize green roof technology.
Carla Walker-Miller
Owner of Walker-Miller Energy Services LLC.
Carla offers complete energy management solutions to help
enterprises minimize risks while realizing greater operating cost
efficiencies, comfort, and reliability. By supplying traditional
transmission and distribution products and services, Carla helps to
maximize the performance of the current energy infrastructure.
Additionally she promotes renewable and sustainable technologies
as viable solutions for infrastructure improvement.