We have some educational opportunities for everyone. Whether you want to earn continuing education credits, or just want to learn, have we got a great line-up for you! Do you know what a green roof is? What about living walls? Maybe you’ve heard about a “Live Roof”, but you were afraid to ask what it is. Here’s your chance to learn about all of these. Check out our amazing “Green May” schedule:

NWiR Education Committee and NWiR Celebrate May with Green Roof Design. In North America, the benefits of Green Roof Technologies are poorly understood. Let’s start learning about the tangible and intangible benefits of Green Roof Design.

CE Credit & TECHNICAL INFORMATION

LiveRoof Global /On-demand Seminar
https://www.aecdaily.com/course.php?node_id=1765675&tabidx=viewcoursedetails&company=LiveRoof+Global+and+LiveWall %2C+divisions+of+Hortech%2C+Inc.&subtabidx=osp
Sponsored By: LiveRoof Global and LiveWall, divisions of Hortech, Inc.
Description: With a focus on hybrid green roof systems, this course provides an overview of green roofs, including system options and design and specification considerations, such as plant selection, irrigation, mitigation of wind pressure and fire risk, sloped applications, and warranty options.
Presented by: Amber Ponce, LiveRoof Global, LLC
Privacy Policy: LiveRoof Global and LiveWall, divisions of Hortech, Inc. Privacy Policy  CE Credit – HSW Eligibility

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GREEN LIVING TECHNOLOGIES/ON-LINE SELF-PACED COURSE
https://www.aecdaily.com/sc.php?node_id=1990595&tabidx=education&company=Green+Living+Technologies
Green Living Technologies presents: “Living Walls – Design Intent, Function & Art”
**Living walls not only add beauty to a space, but also can help to reduce energy consumption, minimize environmental impacts, and create healthier interior and exterior environments. This course compares the design and construction of different types of living walls and provides an overview of the factors to consider to ensure a healthy, thriving living wall is installed and maintained.

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The USA Department of the Interior – National Park Services White Papers
WHAT IS A GREEN ROOF?
The US Department of the Interior provides a clear overview of the Considerations, Visual Impact, Physical Impact, Plants, Alternatives, Benefits and Resources. https://www.nps.gov/tps/sustainability/new-technology/green-roofs/define.htm

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GREEN ROOF SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS – May 24, 2021 4pm Seminar
Join the NWiR in celebrating the month of May by learning about Green Roof Design. We are proud to offer insight into the design of Green Roofs with our presenter Angie Durham.
Angie Durham started AD GREENROOF based in Minneapolis in 2012. For over 18 years she has designed and managed a wide variety of green roofs throughout the USA and researches system performance. Her team has developed GREENFORMATION® a budget friendly maintenance system working with contractors and owners.

 

AIA & ASLA 1 Hour CES
REGISTER NOW BY CLICKING ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW:
https://www.nationalwomeninroofing.org/event/ad-greenroof-sustainable-solutions/ or
Directly with zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtc-uqqDkpHNGo5Svi8xQjW9q7C7oIkfch

  • How do Green Roofs perform
  • Design to exceed Performance
  • What are the benefits of the technology for your clients
  • Help them explore their options and their needs
  • Design to meet LEED v4 credits as they apply to the project site
  • Understand the basics in designing systems to meet Total System Warranty Requirements