Advancing Green Roofs: Latest Training, Policy Guide, and Events Update

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Training

The Living Architecture Academy is dedicated to bringing you the best, most up to date professional training information on design, installation and maintenance practices. Start your professional development journey today!

New Courses on the Living Architecture Academy Include:

Introduction to Biodiversity and Ecodesign
Biodiverse Green Roof Maintenance
Biophilic Holism
Grey to Green Virtual 2022 Proceedings
New York City - Research And Practice Symposium

Online Courses on the Living Architecture Academy Include:

Biophilic Design for Schools
Implementing Biophilic Design
PACE Financing for Green Roofs and Walls
When Green Roofs Go Wrong
CitiesAlive Virtual 2021 Conference Recordings
Recordings of all our Virtual Symposia
And many more!

Brand New 2023 Policy Guide

For Green Infrastructure Professionals: This policy resource is designed to provide you with information about where to source supportive policies and programs for green roof and wall installation across North America
For Policy Makers: Also serves as a resource that can be used for comparing, establishing, or updating green roof and wall policies and programs

Visit The Living Architecture Academy for more information and to register.

Sale

To celebrate the importance of Water, featured in the new issue of the Living Architecture Monitor, we’re discounting all of our content focused on the management of water through living architecture systems. Now through October 31st, save 20% on all courses and conference recordings about Water and Green Infrastructure! Courses include:

Whether you're a seasoned professional or someone new to the industry, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Our carefully curated courses offer a deep dive into water management best practices and natural infrastructure infiltrations. Enhance your expertise, expand your horizons, and prepare to make a positive impact on the world around you.

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*GRIMP training in Toronto, where students are learning how to plant plugs. Photo: Rushil Malik*

Upcoming Conferences & Events

For details on our upcoming in-person events visit our website.

Boston Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training and Certification: October 16th, 2023

Venue: Recover Green Roofs Workshop at 9 Olive Square, Somerville, MA
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Rain or Shine
Cost: $495 USD
Registration includes: In-Person training course and lunch, Digital GRIMP Resource Manual, Access to online portion of GRIMP training, One attempt at the GRIMP exam, One year of GRHC Individual Membership
This new training program involves a combination of hands-on and presentation style training, introducing attendees to the basic skills and knowledge required to install and maintain green roofs

New York City Grey to Green Conference: October 23rd, 2023

Conference Venue: Brooklyn Grange - Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York
October 23: Full day plenary session with regionally significant speakers, keynote presentation, and a small scale trade show
October 24: In-Person Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training and Certification hosted by New York Green Roofs. This training is separate from the conference.
Tours: Join us on a tour of the phenomenal Brooklyn Grange Sunset Park Rooftop Farm! All attendees are invited to join. Tour is led by Ben Flanner, CEO & Co-Founder of Brooklyn Grange
Submitted to AIA and ASLA for 7 Continuing Education Credits
Approved for 7 GRP Continuing Education Credits
Conference passes start at $175 USD for GRHC Members

Cascadia Grey to Green Conference: November 3rd, 2023

Conference Venue: Creekside Community Centre, Vancouver, BC
November 3rd: Full day plenary session with regionally significant speakers, keynote presentations, and a small scale trade show
November 2nd: In-Person Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training and Certification at RCABC in Langley. This training is separate from the conference.
Approved for 7 GRP Continuing Education Credits
Conference passes start at $125 USD for GRHC Members

Green Infrastructure Research Virtual Symposium: October 25th, 2023

Hosted virtually on Zoom
Registration is based on a Pay What You Can model
Hosted by Jennifer Bousselot, Assistant Professor at Colorado State University
The event will have two tracks - the Academic Research Track and the Emerging Professional Track - with 10 to 15 minute presentations
We invite you to contribute to the growth of emerging professionals and green roof research

Marketing, promotion, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Eric Durnford, Director of Business Development and Events at edurnford@greenroofs.org to learn more.

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Congratulations New Green Roof Professionals (GRPs)

With the Green Roof Professional Exam now online, it has never been easier to complete your accreditation. Congratulations to our most recent graduate. We look forward to working with you to grow the green roof industry across North America.