Overview of the many tools and techniques needed to meet green roof waterproofing and drainage project objectives. Includes: waterproofing and drainage terminology for better communication with the various professions involved, waterproofing and drainage assemblies and systems, overview of major design principles,  and much more!  This is a core course manual for the Green Roof Professional accreditation exam.

This course manual on waterproofing and drainage infrastructure design in green roofs presents an overview of the many tools and techniques needed to meet the waterproofing and drainage project objectives. The course manual focuses on:

• The materials used in the construction of waterproofing assemblies and drainage systems in green roofs;
• Waterproofing and drainage terminology to facilitate communication between the various professions involved in green roof implementation;
• Introducing the major design principles of a successful green roof project and discussing causes for error which might lead to an unsuccessful green roof project;
• Conveying Best Management Practices for the design and implementation of waterproofing assemblies and drainage systems;
• Reviewing the various professions and competencies required to optimally implement a successful green roof project.

This course manual provides information and exercises on how to:

• Determine major functions and components of a waterproofing assembly and a drainage system;
• Describe characteristics and assess various advantages of different waterproofing assemblies and drainage systems available in the marketplace;
• Read and evaluate waterproofing and drainage designs.

Green Roof Waterproofing and Drainage was developed and peer-reviewed by an expert panel of multidisciplinary green roof experts.