Recover Green Roofs

Recover Green Roofs Recover Green Roofs is a design-build firm specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of rooftop gardens, amenity spaces, roof decks, and farms.

We service residential, commercial, and municipal buildings in New England and beyond. Green roofs are engineered vegetated systems located on the roof of a building. They provide a variety of environmental, economic, and aesthetic benefits. Check out our website for more information: www.recovergreenroofs.com

06/06/2026

🌿 Raise the Roof! 🌿

The theme of World Green Roof Day 2026 is Nature—and we're celebrating by sharing a look at Northeastern University's Innovation Campus in Burlington.

This green roof is more than just a rooftop landscape. It serves as part of a broader campus sustainability strategy, providing habitat, supporting stormwater management, enhancing building performance, and creating an amenity space for students, faculty, and staff.

What makes this project especially meaningful is its evolution. When our maintenance team inherited the roof several years ago, vegetation coverage had declined significantly. Through careful remediation, plant diversification, and ongoing stewardship, the roof has steadily recovered and continues its transition toward a more resilient, self-sustaining ecosystem.

Green roofs are not static installations—they are living infrastructure. With thoughtful maintenance and long-term care, they can continue to adapt, mature, and deliver environmental benefits year after year.



Designed and installed by Recover in 2022, this 1,000 sq. ft. rooftop garden overlooking the Charles River is evolving i...
05/26/2026

Designed and installed by Recover in 2022, this 1,000 sq. ft. rooftop garden overlooking the Charles River is evolving into a haven for pollinators and people alike.

This urban oasis blends hardwood decking, custom planters, and a semi-intensive green roof planted with Sea Pink, Cinquefoil, Catchfly, sedum, thyme, and other resilient species. Together, the layered plant palette creates shade, biodiversity, and a cooler microclimate—softening the sounds of the city while offering a peaceful place to gather above it all.

From quiet mornings to Fourth of July fireworks over the Esplanade, this roof was designed to connect outdoor living with ecological value.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/Kc1TiR5

Images 5-10, credit to Garden Club of the Back Bay
General Contractor: Sea-Dar Construction
Architect: Catherine Truman Architecture and Interiors

Lately, our living roofs have awakened for spring 🌱Ferns are unfurling, wild ginger glistens with morning dew, and signs...
05/11/2026

Lately, our living roofs have awakened for spring 🌱

Ferns are unfurling, wild ginger glistens with morning dew, and signs of biodiversity are emerging across last season’s leaves. Pink and purple blossoms are beginning to take center stage, while large spans of greenery are woven into the cityscape, and vibrant trees are budding -- offering a glorious view for the offices and residential apartments nearby.

Visit our website to learn more:
https://buff.ly/0HaNv6V

This week marks Boston’s first official Climate Week, and we’re excited to host a webinar on campus green roofs. 🌿Join p...
05/05/2026

This week marks Boston’s first official Climate Week, and we’re excited to host a webinar on campus green roofs. 🌿

Join panelists from Harvard Business School, North Shore Community College, and Northeastern University as they share how green roofs are shaping campus life by supporting sustainability goals, delivering real-world benefits, and navigating challenges along the way.

Free and open to all.
Learn more or register: https://buff.ly/JsV53za

Happy Friday 🌱Did you know our horticulture and maintenance team cares for planters across the Boston area? From deep pl...
05/01/2026

Happy Friday 🌱

Did you know our horticulture and maintenance team cares for planters across the Boston area? From deep planting beds to container gardens, their focus is on keeping plants healthy and performing at their best.

With years of experience and ongoing education, the team brings deep knowledge of native plants and biodiversity and is fully trained in fall protection, ensuring every site is cared for safely and expertly.

Check out a few favorite photos from our maintenance portfolio, including residential patios, coastal homes, high-rise balconies, and hotel amenity decks.

Learn more here:
https://www.recovergreenroofs.com/maintain

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the power of rooftops to do more. 🌎🌱

We’re proud to be featured in this NBC segment showcasing the impact of rooftop gardens across Boston.

From design and installation to long-term care, Recover helps transform underused rooftops into thriving gardens that manage stormwater, support biodiversity, cool the air, and create spaces people and plants love.

Visit us online to learn more:
https://buff.ly/HtBNdr0

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the power of rooftops to do more. 🌎🌱
We’re proud to be featured in this NBC segment showcasing the impact of rooftop gardens across Boston.

From design and installation to long-term care, Recover helps transform underused rooftops into thriving gardens that manage stormwater, support biodiversity, cool the air, and create spaces people and plants love.

An update from the rooftop soil at Amherst College.On the Science Center green roof, our horticulture team has been cult...
01/28/2026

An update from the rooftop soil at Amherst College.

On the Science Center green roof, our horticulture team has been cultivating life with mycelium—the hidden network that powers healthy ecosystems. By introducing mushroom species like reishi and maitake, we’re enriching rooftop soils, jumpstarting decomposition, and supporting biodiversity in a place you might not expect: on a roof!

The first image features Pycnoporus cinnabarinus—also known as cinnabar polypore—a saprophytic white-rot fungus and primary decomposer. It breaks down lignin and cellulose in dead plant material, unlocking micronutrients and making them bioavailable for the next generation of growth. This is exactly the kind of fungal activity we’re encouraging on the roof. As a bonus, it also retains moisture and provides habitat and food for insects, slugs, and other small critters that support a healthy rooftop ecosystem.

Amherst College recently earned a Gold STARS rating and is advancing toward full campus decarbonization by 2030. From stormwater to soil biology, this roof reflects what’s possible when long-term stewardship meets ecological curiosity.

Full project details here:
https://buff.ly/AYNRAeJ

As climate resilience remains a priority, this project shows how North America’s suburbs can be reshaped with green infr...
01/21/2026

As climate resilience remains a priority, this project shows how North America’s suburbs can be reshaped with green infrastructure and when vision meets leadership.

At Recover, we aim to look beyond conventional solutions and invite you to bring us your ideas.

Located beside the commuter rail in Wi******er, this extensive sedum green roof was designed for sound attenuation, cooling performance, and curb appeal.

After discovering a cracked ridge beam from heavy snow loads, Recover co-founder Mark Winterer reimagined his 1,300-square-foot ranch house—vaulting ceilings, reinforcing rafters, and replacing shingles with a fully adhered TPO membrane to support a living roof.

Using Conservation Technology’s anti-slip system, the green roof is secured on a 4:12-pitched roof without the use of mechanical fasteners—proving that residential green roofs can be both practical and transformative.

Get in touch today with your project ideas: [email protected]

At Recover, we often look at the big picture—literally, expansive swaths of green roofs shaping our cities.But our highl...
01/14/2026

At Recover, we often look at the big picture—literally, expansive swaths of green roofs shaping our cities.

But our highly trained horticulture team also gets up close and personal, inspecting plants leaf by leaf for health, resilience, and signs of biodiversity 🐝🌼

These macro moments take us on a quieter tour of the rooftops and remind us that warmer, sunnier days are just ahead.

Do you have a unique or underutilized space that would benefit from a green roof? Get in touch today, and we'll get you on the calendar for 2026.

email us >> [email protected]
call us >> (617) 764-1310

Address

9 Olive Square
Somerville, MA
02143

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(617) 764-1310

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Recover Green Roofs posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Recover Green Roofs:

Shortcuts

Share

Category