Educational courses, lectures, seminars, workshops, webinars, tours, etc. that address green building, green living, and the greenroof concept are presented here with contact information for the respective organization. Greenroofs.com is not the organizer of any of these events, and does not necessarily recommend nor endorse any event, nor are we responsible for any errors, date changes, or cancellations. The use of the words "we" and "our" within each description pertains to each organization, not Greenroofs.com. We consider these interesting and newsworthy - please contact each organization for details! Submit free postings of event notices with dates & complete description for publication to: courses@greenroofs.com.
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American Hydrotech
Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy, online course for CEU's - Source: Dennis Yanez. American Hydrotech is offering a free online continuing education course on green roofs for the architectural community: Green Roofs: A Sustainable Strategy. The course allows architects to earn one AIA/CES Learning Unit, including one hour of health, safety and welfare credit. In addition to AIA, the following organizations, among others, have also certified this course and will give their members credit upon completion: CSI, ASLA, RCI.
Read more from the American Hydrotech web page for complete information.
American Hydrotech is offering a free waterproofing and roofing resource handbook for all architects and design community professionals. Topics include sustainable design, waterproof product specification, and proper installation techniques for use by building professionals in designing and waterproofing roof decks, plazas, vertical foundations, reflecting pools, and green roof applications. American Hydrotech Architectural Binder literature is available free of charge in both print and electronic versions. Print versions can be ordered by emailing binder@hydrotechusa.com; electronic versions can be downloaded here.
British Columbia Institute of Technology [BCIT] As Canada's premier polytechnic institution, the British Columbia Institute of Technology supports the advancement of the green roof industry in western Canada through leading edge curriculum programming developed by the Centre for Architectural Ecology in the School of Construction and the Environment. We are committed to improving public awareness of green roof and living wall systems through education and demonstration both locally and globally. http://commons.bcit.ca/greenroof/courses.html
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC)
2012 Green Roof Professional (GRP) Training & Exams and Other Education Courses Schedule
For course descriptions, locations, registration, cancellation policy, and to verify scheduling dates, please visit their website. Dates are subject to change.
Questions or Comments? Contact Jordan Richie, GRHC Manager, Membership Services. jrichie@greenroofs.org or visit their website.
2012
April 30 - May 25: WBK International Green Roof Course, ZHAW in Waedenswil (Campus Gruental) with excursions to various regions of Switzerland The International Green Roof Course is for those interested in all aspects of the green roof world from the perspectives of practice, research, urban planning, policy and design. Participants in this course will learn about installation, technical specifications, green roof systems, flora/fauna relationships and urban ecology. The course will be taught as a series of online and practical field modules as well as lessons in class rooms. The online Foundation Module starting in April will prepare participants for the Field Modules and lessons held in Switzerland in May. There are four Field Modules which will include lectures, design workshops as well as exclusive excursions to many renowned green roofs in the area. In June, the final online Project Module will include support for individual research and design projects and video conferences which will provide an in-depth look at green roof practices and principles. http://www.lsfm.zhaw.ch/nc/de/science/weiterbildung/kurse/kursdetails.html?i=N44155&gu=0
May 31-June 1: Practical Applications for Green Roofs and Green Walls, University of CA, Davis Interest in green roofs and green walls is growing, and designers are increasingly incorporating them into their projects to reduce storm water runoff, improve energy efficiency, gain LEED points and create habitat. The benefits of green roofs and walls are well documented and easily understood, but how do you actually build them, and what components and materials are needed to get the job done? Learn the basics of green roof and green wall design, from material and vendor selection to plant and growing medium considerations. Examine green roof and green wall systems for an in-depth understanding of the components and products utilized, as well as the applicable terminology. Construction details, specifications, growing medium blends and plant lists from real projects will provide you with practical knowledge that can be used at the drafting table and out in the field. Participate in hands-on activities to help build a living structure and walk away with a thorough understanding of the major design principles, products and tools to create a green roof or green wall. Instructor: Haven Kiers, M.L.A., works part time as an instructor for the nonprofit organization Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. She has a green roof consulting firm in Davis, Calif., and is currently designing the green roof for a residential property in San Francisco. Kiers is also the design editor for Greenroofs.com. When: May 31-June 1: Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Where: Da Vinci Building, 1632 Da Vinci Ct, Davis, CA. - Fee: $360. http://bit.ly/HFycHm
June 16: Vegetated Roof Plantings Workshop, Nelson, BC, Canada Cascadia is providing public education about natural and green building methods through a series of introductory seminars co-sponsored by the Kootenay Association of Science and Technology (KAST), weekend workshops held throughout the construction, and an open house planned for September 2012. Introductory seminars will be held on Wednesdays at The Seed, 607 Front Street, starting at 7pm. Dates include: Net-meter Renewable Energy Systems (March 28), Wood-chip Clay Wall System and Natural Plaster (April 18), and Vegetated Green Roof (May 16). Please register for seminars and workshops at the Building Tree, 621 Herridge Lane, Nelson, BC (info@buildingtree.ca, 250.352.7933). For more information, contact Shari Imada at kr@cascadiagbc.org. http://cascadiagbc.org/
