Green Roof Resources

A downloadable print resource to assist teachers with program implementation.

Green roof resources.

The stated goals of the policy are improved storm water management mitigation of urban heat island effect promoting urban biodiversity and more active utilization of roof surfaces as an urban resource. The city board of helsinki adopted on december 19th 2016 its first comprehensive policy on green roofs. Green roofs for healthy cities grhc is the north american industry association for the green roof and wall sectors. Green roofs reduce building energy use by cooling roofs and providing shading thermal mass and insulation.

An interactive program that allows students to. The top layer of a green roof consists of vegetation. Cincinnati civic garden center cincinnati oh mark mitchell. One organization green roofs for healthy cities grhc is working to increase the number of knowledgeable professionals.

To support policy development efforts green roofs for healthy cities has established a number of initiatives and resources such as. The green roof professional grp accreditation program was created by grhc in 2004 to create a body of professionals versed in the design installation and maintenance of green roofs. Chosen plants should be based on the type of roof surrounding climate and condition of the building. A one day symposium seminar to showcase local projects provide training and discuss policy options with local and regional experts.

Green roof education components. Green roofs provide new urban habitat for plants and animals like birds and insects thereby increasing biodiversity. What is a green roof. Grhc develops and protects the market by increasing the awareness of the economic social and environmental benefits of green roofs green walls and other forms of living architecture through education advocacy professional development and celebrations of excellence.

Lighter and shorter vegetation is recommended for slanted roofs. The greengrid vegetative green roof system is suitable for low slope roof concrete deck plaza applications and other comparable scenarios. Economic benefits of green roofs in particular related to stormwater control policy and incentives successes and room for improvement green roof programs and incentives recommendations gola introduction and resources.