Date: 1 November 2007
Venue: Manchester
Speakers: Gary Grant, Edaw; Virginia Stovin, Pennine Water Group; John Newton, Ecology Consultancy; Dusty Gedge, Livingroofs.org
Description: Although green roof technology is mainstream in most of Europe, in the UK there is a need to develop further understanding and expertise to make sure that their increasing popularity delivers long term sustainable solutions. CIRIA’s new guidance Building Greener (publication C644) covers the design, construction and maintenance of green roofs, green walls and complementary methods of enhancing biodiversity. The presentations at this workshop from guidance authors, steering group members and other key experts covered biodiversity, stormwater management and thermal performance, looking at case studies to demonstrate practical implementation and dispel myths. Delegates gained:
An understanding of the environmental, ecological, social and economic benefits of green roofs and associated features
An appreciation of the appropriate technologies and their management to meet varying objectives
An understanding of how to overcome typical myths and challenges that surround the implementation of green roofs
An overview of benefits from real life experience on case studies
Note: CIRIA Core and CIEF members may request electronic copies of these notes free of charge by email to: enquiries@ciria.org.
Keywords: to follow
Price: £25.00
