Industry Update: Training, Winter Sale, Plans for 2024, And More
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In 2023, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities achieved remarkable success in promoting and implementing green roof initiatives across various urban landscapes. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy campaigns, events, and educational programs, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities played a pivotal role in fostering a greater understanding of the numerous benefits associated with green roofs, from reducing urban heat island effects to managing stormwater. The organization's dedication to creating healthier and more resilient cities resonated with communities in North America, leading to the creation of several community organizations dedicated to advancing green roof policies in their municipalities.
As Green Roofs for Healthy Cities looks ahead to 2024, the organization is gearing up for a particularly exciting year marked by the celebration of its Legacy initiative. In this special year, the focus will be on visiting the cities that were pioneers in implementing green roof policies, recognizing their leadership and the positive impact they have had on their communities. In person Grey to Green events will be held in Portland OR, and Chicago in 2024, and the Twentieth Anniversary of CitiesAlive will take place in Toronto Nov. 6-9, 2024. This Legacy year aims to inspire further collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation among cities committed to sustainable urban development. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities envisions 2024 as a year of reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to creating greener and healthier urban environments for generations to come.
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
Green Infrastructure Research Virtual Symposium
Green Infrastructure Policy Virtual
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!
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Visit greenroofs.org/education or livingarchitectureacademy.com for more information and to register.
2023 Professional Holiday Winter Sale
The Living Architecture Academy is an online learning platform dedicated to bringing you the best training courses, conference recordings, and more on green infrastructure, low impact development, and sustainable design practices.
To celebrate the holiday season, we’re running a winter sale of 25 per cent off all courses and recordings on the Living Architecture Academy from December 1st to January 15th, 2024. Save on courses covering biodiverse green infrastructure, urban water management, and urban food production. Or, sign up for the Green Roof Professional Training bundle which includes everything you need to become an accredited GRP, all for the lowest prices of the year!
All courses on the Academy are offered on-demand, do not expire, and are approved for AIA, ASLA, and GRP continuing education, so you can learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, and earn CEUs. Visit livingarchitectureacademy.com and take advantage of the winter sale before it’s over!
Upcoming Conferences & Events
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities will have a robust live and virtual event schedule for 2024. Notably, we will be hosting the 20th Anniversary CitiesAlive Conference in Toronto, ON from November 6-9th. We invite you to join us as we celebrate 20 years of progress, you will not want to miss out!
For more details on our upcoming virtual and in-person events visit greenroofs.org
February 15 | Virtual Symposium: Solar + Green Roof Integration
March 15 | Virtual Symposium: Innovative Product Profiles
April 18 | Virtual Symposium: Monitoring and Internet of Nature
June 7 | Regional Grey to Green: Chicago
July 18 | Virtual Symposium: Urban Agriculture Best Practices
August 2 | Regional Grey to Green: Portland
September 19 | Virtual Symposium: High Performing Integrated Stormwater Management Projects
October 17 | Virtual Symposium: Design for Biodiversity
November 6-9 | CitiesAlive 20th Anniversary: Toronto, ON
Sponsorships available. Contact conferences@greenroofs.org or symposia@greenroofs.org
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New & Renewing Members
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 graduates. We look forward to working with you to grow the green roof industry across North America.
Alex Mozhzhukhina
Andrew Engel
Brian White
Sara Hagos
Congratulations PREP Fellowship Graduates
The Preprofessional Recognition of Excellence and Potential (PREP) Fellowship Program are students who have been nominated by faculty members from the Regional Academic Centers of Excellence (RACE) for their potential leadership and contribution in the field of living architecture.
Allisa Linfield, Colorado State University
Brian Adams, Colorado State University
Davor Udovicic, Kent State University
Katherine Manning, Kent State University
Kathleen Marlett, Texas A&M University
Michelle Lazarz, University of Colorado - Denver
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Congratulations New Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professionals (GRIMPs)
Responding to a lack of formalized, independent hands-on installation and maintenance training around green roofing systems and a lack of qualified professionals, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities began the process of developing a new training opportunity to address those deficiencies in the form of the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) certification program.
Andrey Lykov
Emilio Ancaya
Laura Riondet
Oliver Cook
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