ENVIRONMENT

The people that make up Brouwer Systems Group care deeply about the earth. Our services extend beyond technology to help make the most out of your environment. Employees regularly volunteer with OpenLands to plant trees in Chicago. We develop gardens and “green” spaces throughout Chicagoland. Our experience in Systems Development includes:

• landscape architecture
• waste management
• biodiesel production
• composting
• aquaponics
• building automation
• recycling programs
• alternative energy

If you are interested in using Brouwer Systems Group as a resource, Contact Us to start a conversation.

• Chicago Rooftop Garden: A trip to city hall - I was invited to tour the rooftop garden at City Hall by the Chicago Conservation Corps – a volunteer organization that gets neighbors together for green projects. Despite the intense heat that day, the trip was informative and memorable. Here’s …
• The History of Rooftop Gardening - Gardens Through the Ages The History of Rooftop Gardening Rooftop gardens are not a modern concept and they have a long history. People have grown plants on roofs since around 600 BC. The ancient Mesopotamians were the first known culture …
• Rooftop Gardens part 3: What are the benefits? - Environmental Benefits of Rooftop Gardening Beat the Heat while Cutting AC Costs Cities like Chicago are marvels of human ingenuity, but they are not very good at keeping the intense weather forces at bay. One of the biggest factors driving …
• Rooftop Gardens part 2: Plant Selection - Deciding What to Plant Common Shallow-Root Plants for Urban Rooftop Gardens Planning the plants can be tricky because it is important to mix the plants properly. Some plants are taller and really enjoy the sun while others prefer cooler weather …
• Rooftop Gardens part 1 - Rooftop Gardens Getting Started Rooftop gardens add a decorative aspect to a roof, provide temperature control, air quality enhancement, and they have recreational benefits for participants. Larger cities are the best place to prepare a rooftop garden and the first …
• Steps to a Greener Workplace - The Offices of Brouwer Systems Group are fully stocked with “Green Gear”. Ready to make your office Green? Here are small steps toward a greener working environment: Replace standard toilet paper with rolls made from 100% recycled paper. 80% post-consumer …
• Green Office - What make an office “green”? We have recycled printer paper, Trader Joe’s recycled toilet paper and reusable rags for the office kitchen. Our East-facing windows are quite bright in the morning and our West-facing windows are happy in the afternoon. …