Artificial turf, also known as synthetic grass, faux or fake grass, has gained popularity as an alternative to natural grass in various settings such as sports fields, residential lawns, and commercial landscapes. While turf appears to offers many conveniences, our conclusion is that artificial turf (aka Astro Turf) is not good for the environment and may have health risks for children and pets. As a company geared toward sustainability and environmental stewardship, we wanted to express our concerns and provide insight as to why we are choosing not to use artificial turf or plastic plants going forward.

Artificial turf was invented by Monsanto (ah-hem), in the 1960’s for the Houston Astrodome, due to the lack of sun in the stadium. With the rise in popularity to use artificial turf as an alternative or replacement for lawns in shady spaces, high traffic areas like parkways, areas prone to drought where water usage is a concern, muddy spots, or areas frequented by dogs, we recognize why turf seems like a convenient solution in the moment, however there are numerous concerns for the long term affects of using plastic turf and unfortunately the costs outweigh the benefits.

We are always excited about green roof projects because of their numerous benefits. Creating Your dream outdoor space: the Rooftopia Experience

Light up your outdoor roofdeck and patio spaces with brilliant lighting design.

We provide plants and irrigation for all of your outdoor needs.

We do outdoor kitchens on roof decks and patios to create the ultimate outdoor living experience.

Rooftopia creates beautiful custom privacy screens for all types of outdoor projects.

Custom shade structures and pergolas for your roofdecks and patios.

If you are wondering what kind of features you should prioritize in your new landscape or rooftop deck renovation, we’re here to help.

We are always excited about green roof projects because of their numerous benefits.

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We are always excited about green roof projects because of their numerous benefits. Green roofs benefit all urban residents with cleaner air, water, decreased noise pollution and improved health.

Rooftopia, LLC has been officially certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise by the City of Chicago. Jenn Lassa is the majority business owner/operator of Rooftopia, LLC. She runs the business with her husband, Marcin Matlakowski.

In 2020, Rooftopia officially became an exclusive Renson dealer in Chicago. We are excited to offer and expand our services to include design, and installation of these luxurious, modern aluminum shade structures in your outdoor living space.