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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)
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.
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 multidisciplinary, multiple choice exam.
2008 Occupational Standards Meeting.
Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Program
Industry-driven, exam-based certification.
Launched in June of 2009.
Now over 350 GRPs in the marketplace.
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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.
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
Vancouver Convention Centre green roof.
Source: Flynn Canada.
• See www.citiesalive.org to
register.
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.