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Green roofs -
Basic principles and design9 October 2008, Bristol
Currently in the UK many organisations are championing sustainable buildings. The need to embrace sustainability, biodiversity and adaptation to climate change within buildings is increasingly filtering down to clients and practitioners. The implementation of green roofs can significantly contribute to sustainability in the built environment through realising benefits in the areas of biodiversity, sustainable drainage and thermal performance.
Although green roof technology is mainstream in most of Europe, there is currently little understanding or expertise in the UK. It is important that professionals within the built environment sector develop an understanding of the technology to ensure that implementation of such systems at a local and regional level deliver long term sustainable solutions.
Planners, designers and engineers require access to information and past experience to improve knowledge and build self confidence on the implementation of innovative, imaginative and cost effective green roof solutions.
These sessions have been developed in partnership between CIRIA, the Green Roof consultancy and Livingroofs.org who are working together to deliver guidance on the implementation of green roofs, green walls and other biodiversity features. The training will enable delegates to efficiently plan, design and manage green roofs in accordance with best practice guidance and the relevant regulatory framework.
9.00 |
Designing green roofs |
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Introduction to the team
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Site challenges - An interactive workshop with feedback session |
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Specifying the design criteria |
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Setting the brief - Group working |
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Technical design - Group working |
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Design & delivery surgery |
16.30 |
Close |
Each delegate will receive a free copy of Buiding Greener (CIRIA publication C644)
The CREATE Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN
CIRIA recommends this workshop for up to 6 hours towards CPD requirements with the ICE, CIOB RICS, CIBSE & IstructE.
For non-member registrations, your booking will be confirmed once payment has been received. Bookings must be accompanied by a cheque payable to CIRIA or credit card details.
Confirmation of your booking will be sent out by CIRIA two weeks prior to the event.
Any booking fee paid will not be refunded unless written confimation is received at least 10 working days before the event, substitute delegates are welcome.
CIRIA reserves the right to vary the programme and cancel the event in case of insufficient bookings.