There are now three distinct types of sustainable roof solutions: green, blue and white. Designers need to understand the relative benefits of eah approach to effectively select the appropriate system for the project. Understand the standards that are used as the basis for green roofs and their myriad benefits that can be reaped. Numerous case studied will be presented.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Compare vegetated roofs, landscaped garden roofs and green roofs - in the context of the FLL definitions comparing extensive, semi-intensive and intensive green roofs. Further discussing storm water capacity, system weight, maintenance requirements, and general recommendations
• A review of Design Guidelines and Updated Standards for Green Roof Design including roof slope, design loads, wind design, and fire resistance. How to evaluate the growing media and to specify appropriate flora and fauna for a green roof.
• Identify examples of green, blue and white roofing roofing systems - explaining the environmental performance issues of each and discussing the criteria used when selecting each as an approach to sustainable roofing practices from a storm water management, cool roofing, and urban heat island point of view.
• Describe the benefits to building owners and the public including economic benefits related to heating and cooling, amenity space and aesthetics, sound insulation, air quality benefits, moderating Heat Island Effect, and Storm Water Management in terms of minimizing Combined Sewer Overflow.

Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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