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GRHC CONFERENCE WORK TOWARDS YOUR GREEN ROOF PROFESSIONAL (GRP) ACCREDITATION WITH THESE FULL-DAY TRAINING COURSES. GREEN ROOF DESIGN 101: INTRODUCTORY COURSE Full-day, includes lunch & manual, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (7.5 CEUs) This introductory training course on green roof infrastructure design presents many of the tools and techniques needed to meet your green roof project objectives on schedule, to specification, and within budget. Participants will learn about major design principles, types of green roof systems and their characteristics, and the qualifications and competencies that are necessary for a successful green roof project. GREEN ROOF INFRASTRUCTURE: DESIGN & INSTALLATION 201 An immensely practical course that provides participants with in-depth information on a multitude of green roof implementation issues from first client meetings through issues related to scheduling, insurance and permits, site analysis, construction considerations, sub-contracting, building a qualified project team, post-construction maintenance and more. GREEN ROOF WATERPROOFING & DRAINAGE 301 GREEN ROOF PLANTS & GROWING MEDIA 401 Full-day, includes lunch & manual, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (7.5 CEUs) This course provides indispensible information on plants and growing media design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. In addition to establishing design and implementation best management practices, the course covers the principles of plant physiology and soil sciences as they apply to green roofs, identifies applications of various plant and growing media types, teaches the technical requirements for growing media and plant life and discusses of the potential implementation issues related to plant care and growing media contamination. Jordan Richie, GRP, is manager, Education and Accreditation for Green Roofs for Healthy Cities: jrichie@greenroofs.org. To learn more, please visit www.citiesalive.org. Full-day, includes lunch & manual, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (7.5 CEUs) This course presents a comprehensive overview of green roof waterproofing and drainage assemblies, including major design principles, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and technical terminology. Learn about the unique characteristics of different waterproofing and drainage materials and how to select the right type of assembly for your project. Full-day, includes lunch & manual, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (7.5 CEUs) 12 LIVING ARCHITECTURE MONITOR SUMMER 2011 http://www.citiesalive.org http://www.greenroofplants.com http://www.greenroofplants.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Summer 2011

Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Summer 2011
Contents
Water Worries
Cities Re-Imagined
Design Strategies for Wild Bees
Special Section: Cities Alive 2011 Conference Guide
Thin Flats
Sky Island at the Visionaire
Welcome New Members
New Corporate Members
Professional Calendar
Seven-Year Pitch

Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Summer 2011