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GRHC Launches Free Webinar Series Tuesday September 7th, 2010 |
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is launching a free monthly webinar series at 2:00 PM EST on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010, with a presentation from Kelly Luckett of Green Roof Blocks entitled "New Fire and Wind Uplift Guidelines for Green Roofs". Mr. Luckett will discuss new design standards for green roofs that were recently approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and will accept audience questions following the presentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about these standards which are intended to serve as design and installation references for the North American market.
Space is limited. Reserve your webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/622947075
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
For more information about the Fire and Wind Uplift standards please see:
http://greenroofs.org/index.php/design-standards |
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Green Roofs and Schools |
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Green Roofs and Schools
Written by Steven Peck and Damon van der Linde for greenbuildingpro.com
Green roofs are increasingly being featured on many education institutions, from elementary schools to universities. Aside from providing benefits for the building structure, such as reducing heating and cooling costs and extending the life expectancy of waterproof membranes, green roofs may also provide learning opportunities in spaces that are welcoming and secure. This is especially true in dense urban areas where green space is relatively sparse. For example, a green roof that is home to numerous plant species, insects and birds is an ideal location to learn about ecology. It is also a place where agriculture can be taught in an urban setting, as people are often far removed from places where food is grown. Even being able to see an inaccessible green roof through windows has a positive effect on the learning environment. (read more)
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CitiesAlive 2010 Green Roof and Wall Conference Announces Agenda and Launches Online Registration |
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GRHC Media Release July 8, 2010
CitiesAlive 2010 Green Roof and Wall Conference Announces Agenda and Launches Online Registration
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC)and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) are pleased to announce the release of the conference agenda and online registration for the 8th Annual CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference in Vancouver B.C., Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2010.
Despite the severe economic downturn last year, the green roof industry grew by 16.1 per cent in 2009 over 2008. CitiesAlive 2010 is a three-day celebration of green roofs and walls, and the only event in North America that is specifically designed to bring the international community together in an effort to address the issues of green roofs and walls as they relate to environmental, social and economic needs on a local, regional and global level. This year will focus on integrated design and contributions to climate change solutions with new projects and markets, new policies and research opportunities designed to maximize widespread green roof and wall implementation.
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Download Full Press Release (.pdf, ~47 kb)
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Now Accepting Applications for Green Roof and Wall Design 2010 Awards of Excellence |
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GRHC Media Release June 30, 2010
Now Accepting Applications for Green Roof and Wall Design 2010 Awards of Excellence
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), the North American green roof and wall industry association, is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for the Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence, presented at the 8th Annual CitiesAlive! conference in Vancouver B.C., Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2010.
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Download Full Press Release (.pdf, ~31 kb)
Go straight to our submission information page
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New Wind Uplift Design Standard Approved for Green Roofs |
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GRHC Media Release June 21, 2010
New Wind Uplift Design Standard Approved for Green Roofs
Toronto, Canada – June 21, 2010 – Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), the green roof and wall industry association, and SPRI, Inc., the trade association representing the manufacturers of commercial roofing systems and component suppliers, are pleased to announce that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has accepted RP14 Wind Design Standard for Vegetative Roofing Systems as an American National Standard. This document was created to provide a design and installation reference for green roofing professionals to help eliminate the risk of wind uplift on vegetative /green roofs in high wind areas.
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Download Full Press Release (.pdf, ~112 kb)
Download the Design Standard (.pdf, ~ 1 MB)
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