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GRHC Education Program
Summary: Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' mission is to increase the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs and walls and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence.

GRHC Education Program

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities' mission is to increase the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs and walls and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence.

CHICAGO GREEN ROOFS 101 AND 401

Presented as part of the Mid-Am Conference:

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Click on date to register. Scroll down for course descriptions.

City

101

 

 

401

Chicago, IL      

Jan 20th

 

 

Jan 22nd

For a full North American listing of courses click here.

APLD, ASLA, AIA logos
Those using AIA, RCI, ASLA, APLD or USGBC credits for application toward their local/regional association can acquire 7.5 education credits (per course) for participating.

Accredited Green Roof Professional (GRP)
The green roof industry in North America is rapidly expanding and the need for trained professionals who are familiar with green roof benefits, design, implementation, and technology has never been greater! As an accredited Green Roof Professional, you will be able to distinguish yourself in the marketplace with knowledge of the special requirements and challenges of green roofs from design through to maintenance.
To find out when the next exam in your area is scheduled, click here
For FAQs on GRP accrediation click here.

Did you know?

When the Chicago Botanic Garden opens the new Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center to the public on September 23, 2009, the Plant Science Center Gardens will include a 16,000-square-foot Green Roof Garden atop the building and a Rainwater Glen that surrounds the building.

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Courses
Green Roof Design 101 (2nd Ed.)
Introduces participants to the numerous public and private benefits of green roofs and presents many of the tools and techniques needed to meet your green roof project objectives.
Cost: $449.
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Green Roof Design and Installation 201
An immensely practical course that provides participants with in-depth information on the multitude of green roof implementation issues from first client meetings through scheduling, insurance and permit issues, site analysis, construction considerations and more.
Cost: $449.
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Green Roof Waterproofing and Drainage 301
Presents an overview of the many tools and techniques needed to meet green roof waterproofing and drainage project objectives.
Cost: $449.
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Green Roof Plants and Growing Media 401
Provides participants with an overview of plants and growing media design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies.
Cost: $449.
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Note: All prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted. See course dates above to register.

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Testimonials

101"This course was informative, useful, and easy to understand."
-Kyle Jensen, Kyle Jensen Architect/Aquafiber Technologies Corporation

201"This course is very informative with regard to the technical aspects of the green roof construction process as well as providing a sound economic and ecological argument for the use of this technology."
-Bruce Zaretsky, Zaretsky and Associates, Inc.

301"The course did a great job of bringing the two sides of the discipline together. As a landscape architect, it was invaluable to hear how waterproofing and roofing experts view the drainage and waterproofing of green roofs."
- Dawn Easterday, ASLA, RLA, LEED, Senior Project Manager / Landscape Architect, Belt Collins Hawaii Ltd.

401"Personally, coming from the waterproofing side of the industry, the 401 course was enlightening and provided necessary information that all green roof practitioners should possess."
- Tim Barrett, Barrett Roofing

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