Some articles authored by Elizabeth Morris are linked below.
https://ampp.mydigitalpublication.com/roof-coatings-2025/page-4 - click for article on Sustainable Roofing November 2025
Overburden Roofing as Protection from Hail, Fire & Wind
Discover how green roofs and roofing overburden protect buildings from hail, fire, and extreme wind while extending roof lifespan. This article highlights how vegetated systems reduce maintenance costs, improve durability, and offer long-term value for building owners and potential benefits for insurers.
This article explores some of the trends in the uptick of residential green roof construction, such as stormwater management, aesthetics and the need for insulation. Explore innovative projects, including a remarkable example in Hood River, Oregon, and the University of Miami's high-wind-resistant green roofs, revolutionizing modern residential construction. Published in the Living Architecture Monitor, Fall 2023.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS FOR HURRICANE-STRENGTH GREEN ROOF SYSTEMS
Concerns about wind uplift on green roofing have been a limiting factor for designers and building owners across North America. Published in the Spring 2021 issue of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine
WIND UPLIFT ON GREEN ROOFING - IS IT OVERBLOWN?
As the world of living architecture continues to mature, we are now expanding into new realms never thought possible. Published in Fall 2020 Issue of the Living Architecture Monitor magazine.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPECIFYING GREEN ROOFING
Across North America, on-structure vegetation is becoming increasingly common for environmental protection and for enhanced building occupant experiences. Published in CoatingsPro Magazine in July 2020
MOD BIT AT 50
A roof system backbone continues to serve the industry well. Published by National Roofing Contractors Association in March 2018. By Dave Miller, RRO, CTR with contributions from Liz Morris, CDT, GRP
CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO LIZ MORRIS
2019 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Awards.
PORTLAND ADOPTS A GREEN ROOF REQUIREMENT IN THE CENTRAL CITY 2035 PLAN
Published in June 2018 on Greenroofs.com. Copyright © 2018 Greenroofs.com: Sky Gardens Blog. All Rights Reserved.
A RECYCLING RESURGENCE
Roof system recycling and restoration are becoming more economical and more in demand. Reprinted with permission from PROFESSIONAL ROOFING magazine. November 2017 © by the National Roofing Contractors Association.
THE “DARK” SIDE OF GREEN ROOFING
How the buried roof membrane determines the success or failure of the whole facility. Published in Summer 2014 issue of Living Architecture Monitor © by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
ECOROOFS: THE NATURE OF PORTLAND'S ROOFTOPS
Elizabeth Hart, GreenUp LLC President, was interviewed for the City of Portland's video on Ecoroofs. Produced by the City of Portland Environmental Services, 2013