Green Roofs for Healthy Cities: New Hands-On Training, Online Resources, and Policy Guide for a Sustainable Future

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*In-Person GRIMP Training in Toronto - June 11, 2023. Photo: Rushil Malik*

New In-Person Course and Certification Program

After more than two years of development, the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training and Certification program is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience installing a variety of different green roof systems, and a wide range of planting types. The hands-on and on-line training provide green roof installers and maintenance professionals with the information, techniques, and best practices necessary to successfully install and maintain green roofs. Registration for any In-Person GRIMP Training and Certification courses includes:

Unlimited access to online course recordings
Hands-on training with a selection of green roof modules
Digital resource manual
One attempt at the online multiple choice GRIMP Exam - one hour
One year of GRHC Individual Membership

Learn more about the Green Roof Installation Maintenance and Professional Training & Certification here.

Green Infrastructure in North America Manual - New Policy Resource Launching Early July!

The Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 2023 Policy Guide is designed to provide professionals in the green infrastructure industry with information about where to source supportive policies and programs for green roof and wall installation across North America. It is also designed as a resource for policy makers and advocates that are interested in establishing or updating green roof and wall policies and programs.

This new manual will be available to download in the first week of July, 2023 here.

New Online Training Courses on Green Walls and Biodiversity

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:

Green Wall Design: Installation & Maintenance, taught by Blaine Stand, GRP, Professional Resources Manager at Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. This course and resource manual is the culmination of more than two years of work by the Green Walls Committee members. It is perfect for designers who wish to enter the green wall industry or green wall professionals who wish to sharpen their skills.
Case Studies of Biodiverse Green Roofs, taught by Bruce Dvorak, FASLA, PLA, Associate Professor at Texas A&M, author of Eco-regional Green Roofs and regular contributor to the Living Architecture Monitor magazine.

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Other 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
Grey to Green Virtual 2022 Conference Recordings
Recordings of all our Virtual Symposia
And many more!

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

Upcoming 2023 Conferences & Events

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

Grand Rapids Grey to Green Conference: August 9 & 10

Hosted at Grand Valley State University - Seidman Hall
August 9: Tour the LiveRoof / LiveWall Production Facility Tour and join us at the Award Winning John Ball Zoo Tour and Living Architecture Performance Tool Award Ceremony featuring remarks from the Mayor of Grand Rapids, Rosalynn Bliss.
August 10: Full day plenary session with regionally significant speakers, keynote presentation from Randy Hayman, CEO & Commissioner of Philadelphia Water Department and a small scale trade show.
Approved for 7 GRP Continuing Education Credits
Conference passes start at $125 USD for GRHC Members

New York City Grey to Green Conference: October 23 & 24

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; Local tours to be announced
Approved for 7 GRP Continuing Education Credits
Conference passes start at $175 USD for GRHC Members

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 to the 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 graduates. We look forward to working with you to grow the green roof industry across North America.