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Rooftop Farming: Jerry Caldari of Bromley Caldari Architects PC



Jerry Caldari of Bromley Caldari Architects PC located in Manhattan discusses the development of green roofs in his practice.  Bromley Caldari are the architects of record for the Brooklyn Grange a renowned rooftop farm  in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York City.
The interview skims the first green roofs Mr. Caldari designed and were built as well as some projects that didn't. Jerry also highlights the benefits of green roofs. He discusses cooling effects as well as tax advantages available in New York for creating green roofs. The interview was also full of candor and good humor. Despite the responses the seasoned architect sometimes gets from proposals for urban plantings he says he pitches something green to every one of his clients. Jerry maintains a successful practice regardless and because of this is a towering example of a business who creates environmentally responsible designs and prospers. His low key demeanor and dry wit make him easy to listen to. So  linger with this nine minute interview to get rare background and highlights about the greening of New York from a true visionary and pathfinder.
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