Elena Krause

Elena studied landscape architecture before specializing in living architecture systems. She worked for a conventional landscaping company before joining Eco-Bau in 2016, bringing specialized knowledge in plant selection for green roofs in the local climate and integration with building water management systems.

Experience: 10 years of experience in landscaping with 7 years specialized in green roof installations (7/10)

Favorite Jobs

• Green roof design
• Plant selection and sourcing
• Integration of water management systems

Green roofs aren't just aesthetically pleasing additions; they're functional components that transform buildings from environmental problems into environmental solutions. I love seeing the immediate biodiversity benefits as insects and birds discover our newly installed roof ecosystems.

Physical Condition

Elena is normally very fit but is currently dealing with muscle strain in her lower back from a particularly demanding roof installation last week. Today she is moving cautiously and has modified her work approach to avoid aggravating the injury while it heals.

Favorite Place

Elena's favorite place is the extensive green roof on Eco-Bau's headquarters, which she helped design and install. She visits it throughout the seasons to document plant succession and wildlife use, maintaining detailed records of its ecological performance. The roof features microhabitat zones ranging from drought-tolerant sedum areas to deeper soil pockets supporting native wildflowers. She finds profound satisfaction in the functional beauty of this living system that manages stormwater, reduces the building's energy needs, and provides habitat for urban wildlife while demonstrating the company's ecological principles.

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Works at Eco-Bau Zimmermann GmbH