About Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

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About Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Member-based non-profit industry association
established in 1999. Mission To increase the
awareness of the economic, social and
environmental benefits of living architecture
through education, advocacy, professional
development and celebrations of excellence.
Big Sur Source Fred Ballerini 2009 Award of
Excellence Winner (Extensive Residential)
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Education Program
Four green roof courses plus specialized half-day
workshops. New workshops on urban food production
and advanced maintenance being launched at
CitiesAlive, the 8th Annual Green Roof Wall
Conference this Fall.
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Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation
Program

• In 2008, sixteen subject matter experts met to
  develop detailed Occupational Standards for the
  Green Roof Professional (GRP) designation.
• These standards form the detailed knowledge
  requirements for the GRP and establish the basis
  for the GRP multi-disciplinary, multiple choice
  exam.

2008 Occupational Standards Meeting.
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Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation
Program
Industry-driven, exam-based certification. Launche
d in June of 2009. Now over 350 GRPs in the
marketplace.

• Enables professionals to differentiate themselves
  in the marketplace.
• Improves multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Increases customer confidence in green roof
  technology.
• Results in better green roof design and
  installation practices.
• Protects the industry from the inevitable
  failures that result from inappropriate design,
  installation and maintenance practices.

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CitiesAlive 8th Annual Green Roof Wall
Conference November 30th to December 3rd, 2010

• Presentations from industry leaders on research,
  policy, design, and product development for
  green roofs and walls
• Trade show
• Training and GRP accreditation testing
• Green roof and wall tours
• See www.citiesalive.org to register.

Vancouver Convention Centre green roof. Source
Flynn Canada.
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2011 Living Architecture Regional Symposium April
11th 12th, 2011 Washington, DC

• Learn about new regulations designed to increase
  investment in green infrastructure.
• Meet green roof and wall system manufacturers and
  installers.
• Discover sources of funding.
• Learn design principles and techniques for
  maximizing the value of your projects.
• Tour local green roofs and walls.

US Tax Court. Source Barrett Company.