Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Summer 2010 - (Page Cover2a)
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RESEARCH DO GREEN ROOFS IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF PV PANELS?
New research explores this question and others related to the potential synergies between photovoltaic panels and green roofing technologies. By David J. Sailor, Carl C. Wamser & Todd N. Rosenstiel
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1 FROM THE FOUNDER THE VALUE OF INTEGRATED DESIGN
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AN INVITATION TO CITIESALIVE! IN VANCOUVER THIS FALL
Jam-packed conference line-up features 50 pioneering green roof and wall experts, our biggest tradeshow yet and networking opportunities galore. By Steven W. Peck
30 GRHC UPDATE GHRC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR
Collaborative processes essential to success in the green roof and wall industry. By Steven W. Peck
2 STRATA MY LIFE AS A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Your regional guide to upcoming training courses on green roofs and walls.
30 ROOF TO PLATE
New green roof urban agriculture training course to be launched at CitiesAlive! in Vancouver. By Keith Agoada
31 RESEARCH SHOWING EARLY PROMISES
Reflections of six decades designing natural sites. By Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
4 ON THE ROOF WITH… DAVID EISENBERG
An update from the Green Walls Committee. By Reuben Freed
32 ADVANCED GREEN ROOF MAINTENANCE COURSE TO LAUNCH
Co-founder and executive director of the Development Center for Appropriate Technology (DCAT) in Tucson, Arizona. Interview by Caroline M. Nolan
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From budgets to warranties, new maintenance training course will debut at CitiesAlive! in Vancouver, British Columbia. By Nathan D. Griswold
NEW GRPS
By David Yocca
HOW DO WE MOVE THE PRACTICE OF INTEGRATED DESIGN FORWARD? 33
Congratulations to these new accredited Green Roof Professionals. (GRPs).
NEW ONLINE TOOLS
By Suzanna Malec-McKenna & Alexandra Ramsden
10 PROJECT WEST COAST INTEGRATED DESIGN
The Living Architecture Toolbox, Living Architecture Academy and Expert Discussion Forum help green roof and wall professionals do business and stay informed. By Jordan Richie
33 NEW CORPORATE MEMBERS
How an integrative process created innovative green roofs in Vancouver, British Columbia. By Lucas Nightingale
18 FEATURE INTEGRATED DESIGN FOR SOLAR & GREEN ROOFS
Please join us in welcoming the following organizations to the GRHC community as Corporate Members.
34 ON SPEC MAKING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS WORK HARDER
Two Florida-based projects show how to combine sustainable technologies on the roof for maximum environmental benefits. By Geoff Hagan
Green roofs can provide significant energy efficiencies and savings – and more. So why aren’t they included in the U.S. Energy Star program? By Sara Loveland
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Summer 2010