Title: About Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
1About 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)
2Education 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.
3Green 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.
4Green 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.
5CitiesAlive 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.
62011 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.