Past Events Archives

The Ecobuild Fall & AEC-ST Fall Conference was held on December 10-13, 2007 in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Convention Center. Ecobuild Fall and AEC-ST Fall is an annual event that goes beyond green to cover the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration strategies for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential construction. Attendees include the federal government, design and construction decision-makers from the public sector and private practice, AEC professionals, owners, developers, and facility managers - the entire project team in one place, at one time. Come for a week, a day or a special session! Flexible and affordable options are available. Bring your whole team!

REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT ON NOV. 9th AND SAVE UP TO $100!

- Over 70 sessions in 11 tracks - conference at a glance
- Inspirational keynotes from industry leaders
- Over 200 booths with new pavilions
- Valuable co-located conferences like P3:IT Innovation for the Process, Power & Plant Project Lifecycle
- Maintain your certification - AIA/CES LUs available for FEDCon®, FEDspec®, and buildingSMART™ sessions
- Network with design and construction professionals and
- Government officials

What's New for 2007?

Co-located conferences
FEDcon®- market outlook for Federal design and construction programs

FEDspec® - for specifiers in the Federal government and those working in Federal construction

Green Globes™Training Workshops - for commercial and residential buildings and existing buildings

LCA & Sustainable Product Standards Training - promoting the use of product lifecycle assessment and consensus sustainable product standards.

National buildingSMART ™ Conference - discussing BIM, interoperability, the national BIM Standard

Mechanical Systems Energy and Efficiency - for green, sustainable, and high-performance buildings

P3: IT Innovation for the Process, Power & Plant Project Lifecycle - offering process and power plant designers, owners, and operators a unique opportunity to maximize the benefits of information technology

Intelligent NextGen Buildings Combining Technology with Improved Building Systems

Various Association and Agency Committee Meetings

Exhibit Pavilions
- Green Insulation Pavilion
- Intelligent Buildings Pavilion
- Green Mechanical Pavilion
- Efficient Windows Collaborative Pavilion

Learn more and Register here.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offered Green Roof Design Courses on the following dates in the Fall and Winter 2007. For More Information and to Register, please contact Ernestine Man of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities at: 416.971.4494, ext. 223 or: eman@greenroofs.org, or: click here. Always check their website, as course dates are subject to change.

Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Edition):
This course covers the components and benefits of green roofs; how to design a project for maximum client benefits; how to cost estimate; important design principles and designing for maximum LEED™ credits. This course includes the most up-to-date green roof research and design practices as well as award winning case studies. Tuition: $395.00. The focus of the training is on enhancing your skills in:

Identifying the costs and benefits of green roofs to reach your green roof performance goals;
Identifying a variety of green roof products and understanding the performance criteria of different green roof elements, and their relevance to your design intent;
Understanding the major design principles for a successful green roof project and the causes for error which might lead to an unsuccessful green roof project;
Determining the various professions and competencies required to optimally implement your successful green roof project.

Design 101 dates:
Indianapolis, IN (Sept. 19)
Boston, MA (Sept. 25)
Baltimore, MD (Oct. 24)
Edmonton, AB (Nov. 6)
Madison, WI (Nov. 9)
Kansas City, MO (Nov. 12)
Charleston, SC (Nov. 20)
Omaha, NE (Nov. 27)
Eugene, OR (Dec. 4)
Cleveland, OH (Dec. 4)
Miami, FL (Dec. 5)
Tampa Bay, FL (Dec. 7)

Design and Installation - 201:
This course covers the many different steps that must be understood and incorporated into any successful green roof design and implementation, including actors' roles and responsibilities, construction contracts and their administration, and how to avoid common installation errors. This course is suited to those who have already taken Design 101 or who already have a good general understanding of green roof design. Tuition: $395.00

This course covers a multitude of implementation issues and what cannot be taught in one day will be available as supporting documentation in the participant’s manual. Covering material dealing with green roof actors' roles and responsibilities, construction contracts & administration and material implementation, Green Roof Infrastructure Design and Installation 201 has it all!

Design 201 dates:
Ottawa, ON (Sept. 18)
Boston, MA (Sept. 26)
Milwaukee, WI (Sept. 27)
Austin, TX (Oct. 4)
Toronto, ON (Oct. 21)
Baltimore, MD (Oct. 26)
Baltimore, MD (Oct. 26)
Calgary, AB (Nov. 8)
San Diego, CA (Nov. 14)
Chicago, IL (Nov. 16)
Toronto, ON (Nov. 21)
Atlanta, GA (Nov. 29)
New York, NY (Dec. 3)
Hartford, CT (Dec. 7)
Oakland (Dec. 13)

Waterproofing and Drainage - 301 (new course):
Our newest green roof course provides an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out the technical vocabulary and the various benefits of different waterproofing materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs. Tuition: $395.00

This course provides information that you can put to work immediately, allowing you to:

Understand the principles of waterproofing and drainage as they apply to green roofs;
Identify appropriate materials for waterproofing and drainage of your green roof project;
Understand the technical design requirements for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs; and,
Understand the potential implementation issues posed by the additional trades working on a roof and techniques for its prevention.

Design 301 dates:
Pittsburgh, PA (Sept. 26)
Indianapolis, IN (Sept. 28)
Boston, MA (Oct. 2)
Denver, CO (Oct. 22)
Cincinnati, OH (Oct. 30)
Ann Arbor, MI (Nov. 30)
Baltimore, MD (Nov. 30)
Toronto, ON (Dec. 4)
Raleigh, NC (Dec. 14)

Green Walls 101 - Introduction to Systems and Design (new course):
This course familiarizes participants with existing green wall technologies, their environmental benefits and issues related to their design and construction. It provides design details and exercises on: major functions and components; the various advantages of different green wall systems; market drivers; and designing for maximum benefits and LEED™ points. Tuition: $395.00

This course provides information that you can put to work immediately, including details and exercises on how to:

Determine major functions and components of a green wall
Describe characteristics and assess various advantages of different green wall systems
Understand market drivers encouraging green wall implementation in North America; and
Understand how to design green walls for maximum benefits and LEED™ points.

Green Walls dates:
Chicago, IL (Oct. 15)
Boston, MA (Oct. 17)
New York, NY (Oct. 19)
Washington, DC (Oct. 23)
Vancouver, BC (Oct. 30)
Atlanta, GA (Nov. 8)
Phoenix, AZ (Nov. 13)
Toronto, ON (Nov. 27)

Always check their website, as course dates are subject to change.

WHAT: Our 6th Annual Holiday Party + Silent Auction to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of the environmental community in New York City and beyond. If you have not been all year, this was the one to attend!

WHERE: "BLVD", 199 Bowery at Spring NY, NY 10002
Subway- take the 6 to Spring and walk East to Bowery, J,M to Bowery and Delancy or F to 2nd Ave. Call 212.982.7767 or see website for directions www.blvdnyc.com

TICKETS: $15 in advance, $20 at the door

WHEN: Tuesday December 11, 2007 starting at 7pm -12
Holiday Toast at 9pm, raffle prizes awarded, then Silent Auction winners announced at 10pm.

DRINKS: CASH BAR + drink specials :: $5 Holiday cocktail, $5 PEAK Organic Beer and free beer tastings.

SPECIAL TREATS: Certificate for a bottle of complimentary Organic Wine from BottleNotes. $10 gift certificate on eco-dry cleaning from Green Apple Cleaners. Indulge in samples of Sweet Riot Cacao chocolates.

RECYCLE: Bring any old clothes to donate to charity via Wearable Collections.

WIND POWER: Bring your electric bill and sign up for Wind Power, NY Wind is also donating the off-set costs for our energy usage making it carbon-neutral.

In an effort to raise end of the year funds, 100% of Auction item proceeds went to benefit environmental organizations.

Bring your check books!

Silent Auction Items over $500
- The Harmony Hotel A 5-night stay at the fabulous eco-resort, Harmony Hotel, in Costa Rica (flights NOT included)
- Leib Family Cellars mixed wine case
- Drosera Beautiful Native Plant Garden
- Steven Winter Associates - 4 hour professional green building consultation
- Bottle Notes private organic wine tasting for 10 friends
- CERC - Columbia Univ. course in Conservation Biology

Silent Auction Items under $300
- Cocoon Hair Saloon - Hair professionally styled and cut
- Renew Salon - Indulge in an organic Facial
- Voltaic Systems - Intelligent design Solar Backpack
- Nature Conservancy - Brutus Ostling Photographic print
- Priti Organic Spa Day - Enjoy full day of pampering
- Queens Botanical Garden
- Marion Cage Custom Handmade Jewelry
- Green Maps - Green Apple Bicycle Tour with founder Wendy Brawer

Free Raffle Prizes :
- Seltzer Inc specialty recycled wrapping papers
- Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct Maps+Membership
- 41 pounds.org certificate to get off junk mail
- "We are happy to serve you" mugs
- Sundance Channel Gift bag + Expedition Jacket
- Bottle Rocket Wines-4 week wine class
- Purus Organic Vodka
- Flip and Tumble shopping bags
- E, The Environmental Magazine copies
- $100 gift certificate to Green Apple Cleaners

This annual holiday party began as a way to celebrate and give back to all the hard working of people making a difference in the environment and this year is no different! Space holds 1200 so there is plenty of room. Silent Auction, free Raffle prizes, organic food, drinks and surprise guests! Contact donna@graceevents.net (our event coordinator).

Green Drinks is a low key, informal, self-organizing network who meet at a different place each month with people who work in the environmental field for a beer - it's a chance to mix with others to network, share info and make friends. It is a lively group of people who work in the areas of: architecture, energy, film, finance, publishing, fundraising, graphic design, sustainability in business, eco-materials, interior design, fashion design, law as well as folks in the non-profit and for-profit worlds.

If you like to be social and learn more about what other green folks are doing in the city, come on down! We are an informal, networking group with an average attendance of 100 people who work and study in the environmental field and have met very month since 1990.

Organizers feel this might be a way for greenroofs folks to connect with other green folks in the city, and suggest you take a chance to mix with other like-minded folks, to network, share info and make friends. Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

Read more at www.greendrinks.org. To get on the email circulation list, send an email to: nyc@greendrinks.org.

The ENERGY STAR® Summit 2007

The Energy Star Summit was held on December 3 - 4, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency - Denver Tech Center in Denver, CO. E-Star Colorado and ENERGY STAR® assembled 32 educational sessions designed to meet the educational needs of: builders, contractors, home energy raters, utilities, manufacturers, architects, students and code officials. Some of the national presenters were Sam Rashkin, Mark LaLiberte, Gord Cooke, Steve Andrews and many more.

CEUs applications and various types of credits were offered.

Event topics included:
EEBA Houses That Work™
Selling High-Performance Homes
Real, Relevant and “Doable” Green Building – by Design
ENERGY STAR® Multi-Family Program
Residential Compliance with the 2006 IECC. Which Path is Right for You?
HVAC Revisited… and many more! (Topics and speakers subject to change)

Location:
Hyatt Regency – Denver Tech Center
7800 East Tufts Ave
Denver, CO

Date:
December 3rd and 4th
Home Tour December 2nd (see website for more detail)

Cost:
Early = $175/day or $295/two day
After November 9th = $200/day or $320/two day
Optional home tour = $10
Student and group rates also available.

Download The ENERGY STAR® Summit 2007 (PDF) here, and for complete event details please visit: www.e-star.com/summit.

Questions:
Julie@conferencebuilders.com: 612.232.7598; or Robin@cascadingconnections.com: 719.641.2579.

The National Roofing Contractors Association México - NRCA-Mexico - held its 6th International Conference & Expo 2007 “Energy Savings in Roof Systems” on November 26th and 27th at the Presidente Intercontinental Hotel in San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L., México from 8:00 am through 6:00 pm.

The main objective of this year’s event was to establish a solid communication among roofing professionals. The event is directed to all roofing peers, architects, engineers, specifiers and government agencies interested in learning more about new technology and roof systems applications. This event will direct issues as energy savings, roof systems, greenroofs, etc., and NRCA-Mexico expect an attendance of at least 300 people at the show, which will alternate trade show hours and presentations.

Trade Show Booths were available:
USD $1,500.00 NRCA member price
USD $1,800.00 non-member price

For additional information, please contact Guillermo González Fernández at:

Arq. Guillermo González Fernández
Gerente Membresías México
NRCA-México
ggonzalez@nrca.net
www.nrca.net/espanol

National Roofing Contractors Association México
Ave. Dr. I Morones Prieto # 1101 Ote.
Col. Nuevo Repueblo
Monterrey, N.L. 64700
Tel./Fax. + 52 81 8676-3768/69

COST: $10 donation covers our time and expenses.

POWER: Bring your electric bill, sign up for Wind Power and your entrance is free!

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, pedicab, ozocar or taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

THE BIG GREEN HOLIDAY PARTY!

Save the Date! TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2007 7pm - 12 at "BLVD"
199 Bowery at Spring - see BLVD website.

This annual holiday party began as a way to celebrate and give back to all the hard working of people making a difference in the environment and this year is no different! Space holds 1200 so there is plenty of room. Silent Auction, free Raffle prizes, organic food, drinks and surprise guests - stay tuned for more info! Tickets available in advance this year. Details to follow. Sponsorship still available! Volunteers wanted! Contact donna@graceevents.net(our event coordinator).

The San Francisco Green Festival was held on November 9-11, 2007 at the San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco, CA. At the Green Festivals, we're celebrating what's working in our communities, for people, for businesses and for the environment. Here, green means safe, healthy communities and strong, local economies. Green is the color of hope, of social and economic justice, of ecological balance.

Join us for these huge parties with a purpose. You'll enjoy more than 200 visionary speakers and 400 green businesses in each city, great how-to workshops, green films, yoga and movement classes, green careers sessions, organic beer and wine, delicious organic cuisine and live music.

Show Hours
Friday – 2pm – 8pm
Saturday – 10am – 8pm
Sunday – 11am – 6pm

Venue Name and Address
San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center
635 8th St (at Brannan St)
San Francisco, CA 94103

Giftcenter Pavillion Theater
888 Brannan Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Special Event
Deepak Chopra: The Environment as Our Extended Body
Friday 7pm | Gift Center | Included with General Admission

Acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest leaders in the field of mind/body medicine, Dr. Deepak Chopra continues to transform our understanding of the meaning of health. His healing approach, using the integration of the best of western medicine with natural healing traditions, is changing the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellness.

See the Program Schedule and learn more about the Green Festivals around the U.S. in 2008 here!

The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2007 was held in Chicago at the new McCormick Place West Building on November 7-9, 2007. If designing, building, living, and working in green buildings is important to you, you're in good company. Green building is our single greatest opportunity to take immediate, measurable action on critical issues like climate change, water conservation, and improving human health. Join us in Chicago to learn how green building is transforming our communities, and how you can be a leader in this important movement. Former President Bill Clinton kicked off Greenbuild 2007 as the conference's opening keynote on Wednesday morning, Nov. 7.

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. This November, more than 18,000 building professionals from all over the world will come together for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, networking events, and the biggest exhibit hall in Greenbuild history.

At Greenbuild 2007 we explored "Accelerating Green Communities" with outstanding educational sessions, exciting speakers, special events and tours, and our largest exhibit hall ever. The U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share insights on the green building movement and its diverse specialties.

Chicago: Aiming to be the Greenest
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has pledged to make Chicago the most environmentally friendly city in the world. Building on its legacy as a center of American architecture, Chicago was one of the first cities to adopt LEED. Today it has the most LEED projects of any city in the world, including the new West Building at McCormick Place, where Greenbuild will be held. Chicago's world-class culture, limitless outdoor activities, and unparalleled entertainment make it the perfect home for Greenbuild 2007.

Highlights:
Master Speakers series with internationally renowned leaders and innovators
Over 850 Exhibit Booths with the newest products and technologies
More than 100 Educational Sessions
Member Day—an exclusive event for USGBC members
Tours of 40 of Chicago’s most celebrated buildings
"Windy City Blues" Leadership Awards Celebration
"Party at the Pier" - USGBC and Chicago Host Committee Welcome Event at the historic Navy Pier

Learn more on the Greenbuild Chicago website.

ZinCo USA is pleased to announce the 2007 schedule for ZinCo Seminars: Introduction to Green Roof Design throughout the United States. Our initial course offering is “Introduction to Green Roof Design.” ZinCo is an approved provider of ASLA continuing education credits:

Sept 24: Boston, MA
Oct 4: Los Angeles (Glendale), CA
Oct 10: San Francisco, CA
Oct 15: New York, NY
Oct 17: Philadelphia (King of Prussia), PA
Oct 19: Washington, DC
Nov 6: Chicago, IL

Introduction to Green Roof Design
This seminar provides an introduction to the functioning and design options for built-up green roof systems. Following is a more detailed description of the program elements.

Why Green Roofs?
This introductory lecture provides a review of the environmental and economic benefits that green roofs provide. With its modern origins as a means of reducing stormwater runoff, the understanding of green roof benefits has expanded to include wildlife habitat, urban green space, noise reduction, longer waterproofing design life, improved insulation, and a variety of other benefits.

Roof Technology for Green Roofs
This lecture will provide a brief overview of the types of roof construction and how they would relate to green roofs. Green roofs are compatible with a wide variety of roof types and waterproofing membranes, a fact that is often overlooked in the US market.

Green Roof Vegetation
In this session, there will be an overview of requirements for successful vegetation establishment on a green roof. The purpose and function of each layer in a green roof build-up will be presented, as well as a summary of green roof classifications and how requirements vary for different types of green roofs.

Green Roof System Build-ups
After lunch, this lecture will pick-up where the vegetation lecture left off—by developing in more detail how modifications in the system build-ups can provide better support for vegetation across the spectrum from extensive to intensive green roofs.

Pitched Green Roofs
Pitched roofs are a different breed of roofs from typical low slope roofs, and they impose a different set of requirements for green roofs. This lecture will provide an overview of these requirements and review sample projects where pitched roofs have been implemented successfully.

Hard Landscapes and Green Roofs
As more intensive landscapes are developed on roof tops, there is generally an increasing desire to incorporate hardscaping into the design. At its simplest level, this includes walkways, but in more complex applications, this may involve driveways, roadways, complex water features, sports facilities in a recreational park setting, or many other possibilities. This lecture introduces solutions to help achieve these complex designs.

Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
This section provides a brief overview of some of the most common problems encountered after a green roof has been constructed. The best approach to resolve these problems is almost always to have a good design in the first place!

Please visit the ZinCo USA website for contact information, registration, and updates regarding both the course offerings and schedules.

D.C. Greenworks held their First Annual Green Tie Gala on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at The British Embassy Rotunda, 3100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC. Featuring:

Live Jazz by The Marshall Keys Band

Remarks by Maryland State Senator Jamie Raskin

Tours of the Embassy Greenroof

Wine, Beer & Hors d’oeuvres: Tax-deductible tickets were $150 per person/ $250 per couple.
Business/Cocktail Attire

Download the PDF and for more info, visit www.dcgreenworks.org.

The 4th Annual Fall Green Building Conference & Trade Show was held on October 17-18, 2007 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal at 355 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA from 10:15-11:00 AM. Built Green is an environmentally-friendly, non-profit, residential building program of the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County, developed in partnership with other agencies in Washington State. This website provides consumers with easy-to-understand rating systems, which quantify environmentally friendly building practices for remodeling and new home construction, communities and multifamily development units. We hope you will consider buying or remodeling according to Built Green standards, becoming a member of Built Green, or sponsoring our program. Please read more about us!

Greenroofs were specifically addressed here:

Session 1 A
Living Roofs (Technical/Innovation/Environment)
Patrick Carey, Hadj Design Group

Click Here to Download a form to attend the conference.

Click Here to Download a form to be a trade show vendor.

To enroll in the Built Green program contact:

BuiltGreen
Building Industry Association of Whatcom County
3323 Northwest Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
360.671.4247
kristinad@biawc.com

The Atlanta Building Envelope Council's Low-Slope Roofing Workshop was held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., Atlanta GA: A Day of Continuing Education For Architects, Engineers, Specifiers, Contractors, Building Owners and Managers, and Building Code Officials.

Agenda

7:30 - 07:55 Check In

7:55 - 08:00 Opening Remarks by Larry Ray, President, Building Envelope Council (BEC) Atlanta

8:00 - 09:30 Low-Slope Roof System Selection Criteria - 1.5 HSW's Thomas Lee Smith, AIA, RRC, CSI

09:30 - 09:45 Break

09:45 - 11:15 Re-Roofing Considerations - 1.5 HSW's Thomas Lee Smith, AIA, RRC, CSI

11:15 - 11:30 Break

11:30 - 12:30 Protected Membrane Roofing - 1 HSW Bob Houck - Styro Systems

12:30 - 1:30 LUNCH

12:50 - 1:20 Vegetated Roof Project Lunch Presentation - .5 HSW Dagmar Epsten - The Epsten Group

1:30 - 2:30 Sustainable Roofing Options and Alternatives - 1 HSW John Larimer - Larimer/Shannon Group

2:30 - 3:30 Hot Trends in Greenroof Design 2007, and Growing Media & Vegetation Considerations
Roofing - 1 HSW - Linda S. Velazquez, ASLA Associate, LEED AP - Greenroofs.com

3:30 - 3:45 Break

3:45 - 4:45 Hot and Cold Applied Membranes for Green Roofing - 1 HSW Michael Schmeida - TREMCO

4:45 - 5:15 Drainage for Green Roofing - .5 HSW Trang Schwartz - American Wick Drain

Download the complete Agenda with Registration fee and details here (.PDF).

Do Something Worthwhile – Grow a Roof! A one-day conference on Small-Scale & DIY Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens was held on Saturday October 13, 2007, in Sheffield, England. Have you ever wondered how to grow a green roof? How to turn a garden shed into a natural habitat for wildlife; put a green roof on a house extension or decrease the ecological footprint of a new development?

Groundwork Sheffield has teamed up with The Green Roof Centre to answer these questions and many more at a unique one-day conference exploring low-input, sustainable approaches to the design, build and management of small scale green roofs.

The event is for landscape architects, garden designers, architects, urban planners, developers, ecologists, conservationists, educationalists, self-build and DIY enthusiasts, home gardeners and anyone with an interest in ecological ideas or sustainable features.

Supported Rate: (OAP / student) £34.00 + VAT( £39.95) Standard Rate: (individuals & vol/com sector) £55.00 + VAT (£64.63) Full Rate: (public/ private sector) £120.00 + VAT (£141.00)

Download the Small-Scale & DIY Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens PDF here. For full programme information and booking details go to: www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk or call Fiona Oliver, Groundwork Sheffield on 0114 263 6421 or email fiona.oliver@groundwork.org.uk.

The conference was organised by Groundwork Sheffield on behalf of The Green Roof Centre and sponsored by Blackdown Horticulture Consultants Ltd.

Publisher's Note: Read the April/May 2007 Guest Feature, "The Green Roof Centre - Sheffield, UK" by Jeff Sorrill, Project Manager here.

The 1st International Congress on Biological Architecture and Sustainable Design "Exploring the Secrets of Architecture" was held on October 12 - 14, 2007 at the Iberoamericana University in Mexico City, Mexico. Biological Architecture and Sustainable Designs was co-hosted with various governmental institutions and the Iberoamericana University in Mexico City, (one of the best colleges in Latin America). The Congress was organized by Arq.ka Consultants and Psicogeometry whose primary objectives are to demonstrate the benefits of building and designing with the Biological principles of Architecture.

Three worldwide known experts on the subject shared the latest findings about Biological Architecture! Michael Rice from Ireland, Daniel Winter from France and Oliver Perceval came from England. People from over 15 countries participated in this 3-day Congress and Mexico's Governmental Institutes and Sustainable Community leaders were invited to participate as well.

The three day congress provided an opportunity for participants to learn about the principles on Biological Architecture and understand the living architecture based on how life is supported and created. The real physics and science of what shape does to serve biology directly. Participants learned from local and international experts about the general design and implementation of Biological Architecture and Sustainable designs. International and National case studies were featured.

"Only when science defines the symmetry of what makes life - can architects BUILD LIFE". Dan Winter

Don't miss the opportunity to know about the latest publications on Biological Architecture that are being edited by the University of Stanford!

We are gathering people to celebrate and enjoy our passions and philosophies, joined together for a common purpose: the renovation of our designs and buildings and the opening to new ways of thinking that will be required for any person that is looking forward to build a better space.

Come and learn about Biological Architecture, Sustainable Geometry, Interior Design with special geometrical forms and listen to the experts in discovering the patterns that sustain the Life Force in the buildings. Share and discuss your ideas and visions so that, as a collective consciousness, we can move forward with profound respect, comprehension and empowerment towards the Planet.

The three-day Congress was specialized on four main topic areas:

The Research and Science behind Biological Architecture.
Biological Architecture Design and Implementation.
Energy Savings and Renewable Energies.
Bioclimatic and Biological Architecture in Sustainable Communities.

Your registration included:

Access to the three day Congress.
Workshop and resource materials.
Access to the Exhibitors floor.
Assistance certificate.
Online Registration is available through Site

We had important discounts if you registered in advance; payment and register facilities, and detailed information. Learn more and register at the website in either English or Spanish.

COST: This month's sponsor covers your entrance and our time and effort as well as internet, web and mailing list expenses to keep us going and you connected.

POWER: Bring your electric bill, sign up for Wind Power.

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, pedicab, ozocar or taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2007 Annual Meeting and EXPO took place from October 6-9, 2007 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Featuring Former Vice President Al Gore, Honorary ASLA, as the closing general session speaker, visitors explored hundreds of innovative products and technologies for gardens, playgrounds, green roofs, and more. Learn from the world’s leaders who meld the built and natural environments.

Patrick W. Caughey, FASLA, President, American Society of Landscape Architects, said "Join me in San Francisco October 5-9, 2007 at ASLA's 2007 Annual Meeting and EXPO for one of the most spectacular celebrations of our profession as we explore "Designing with Nature: The Art of Balance."

Landscape architecture is the art of balance—sustaining nature through design. The 2007 reflects this and casts a wide net—providing practical insights and thought-provoking sessions on a broad range of topics to help create sustainable environments—for the most ambitious education program to date. From trends in residential design such as outdoor kitchens, the latest in digital technology, and disaster preparedness and mitigation to best practices for small firms, building sustainable sites, green roofs and more—this year's program will nourish your creativity, delight your aesthetic senses, and sharpen your problem—solving skills. Our goal is inspire and prepare you for greater stewardship, leadership, and promotion of our profession."

The 2007 ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO had many exciting features this year to engage landscape architecture professionals. Highlights of this year’s exciting lineup included: exceptional AIA accredited continuing education courses; walking and biking tours to experience firsthand San Francisco’s distinctive landscape architecture, sustainable sites, and eclectic neighborhoods; the ASLA Professional and Student Awards ceremony; a closing session with former Vice President Al Gore, Hon. ASLA; and the biggest product EXPO in the industry.

For a complete listing of events, visit Schedule at a Glance. To learn more, please visit the American Society of Landscape Architects website here.

Thank you for visiting our Greenroofs.com supporters:

American Hydrotech, Inc., Booth #720
Green Roof Blocks, Booth #410
GreenGrid/Weston Solutions, Booth #209
LiveRoof, LLC, Booth #883
Topiary Joe, Booth #309
Tremco Incorporated, Booth # 1663
ZinCo at Booth #306

The 5th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend was presented by Target and was held on October 5, 6 & 7, 2007 in New York, NY. Join in the celebration of the 5th Annual openhousenewyork (OHNY) Weekend, America’s largest architecture and design event. Their biggest event ever, the 2007 OHNY Weekend will allow the public to freely access nearly 200 sites of architecture and design significance throughout all five boroughs, including many that are normally closed to the public. Visitors will also be able to join over 140 tours, talks, performances, family activities, and workshops that explore New York City by foot, bus, and even canoe!

Highlights of the 2007 OHNY Weekend included free access to special places and spaces throughout NYC and educational programs incorporating OHNY’s six core programs:

opendialogues: speak with architects, designers, planners and scholars onsite about the thoughts, challenges and inspirations that shape the built-environment on architect-led tours and open studios to include The Rockwell Group, Eisenman Architects, Beyer Blinder Belle, H3 Hardy Collaboration, Perkins+Will, and Peter L. Gluck + Partners, Architects.

sustainablenewyork: talks and tours focusing on sustainable methods and innovations to include 30 sites and programs focused on green design such as Solar One, the city's only stand-alone solar-powered building; a tour of the Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn, a free black community founded in 1838, and future home to a sustainable-design arts and education center.

architecturemoves: experience concerts and dance performances set against and inspired by the dramatic architecture, sculpture and landscape on New York City to include a site-specific performance by Martha Bowers and Dance Theater Etcetera at Brooklyn’s The Green-Wood Cemetery, the New Amsterdam Boys Choir singing at the Woolworth Chapel, and The Encampment, a multi-media installment on Roosevelt Island

OHNY Kids!: workshops, projects and tours designed especially for kids and families with an activity-filled OHNY Kids! Guide to be used at family-focused sites such as Tom Otterness Studio, Little Red Lighthouse, John J. Harvey Fireboat, Science Barge and Building Green Workshops.

OHNY Tours: join architects and expert scholars to explore New York’s most interesting places and spaces such as Allied Works Architecture (Museum of Arts & Design); Beyer Blinder Belle (Grand Central Terminal, Desmond Tutu Center, Morgan Library & Museum, Temple Emanu-El); Eisenman Architects (studio tour); Lyn Rice Architects (studio tour); Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (Teardrop Park, The New School); and The Rockwell Group (RiverHouse, Bar Americain).

focus on architecture photography competition: Grab your camera and focus on your favorite sites during the weekend. Submit your digital images online in four categories: interiors, exteriors, details, people.

And much more! Visit www.ohny.org for complete info.

Call for Papers
2008 Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities
Conference, Awards & Trade Show
Co-hosted by:

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities accepted submissions for
papers and posters to be presented at the
Sixth Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities
Conference, Awards and Trade Show
April 30, May 1 & 2, 2008 in Baltimore, MD.

The Conference will raise awareness of the many benefits of green roofs,
share new research findings, provide information on the latest designs, implementation techniques and products, and broaden networks while working towards building more sustainable cities through green roof implementation.
Conference streams fall under Policy, Design and Case Studies, and Research.

Abstract submissions were due by September 30th, 2007

Submission requirements:
Completion of the call for papers submission form
which includes a 300-word abstract and 50-word biography,
submitted by September 30, 2007.

For more information or to download the submission form, please visit:
http://www.greenroofs.org/baltimore

Call for Papers for the 2008 Urban Biodiversity and Design Conference, in Erfurt, Germany was due on September 30, 2007:

For additional info, please visit the Conference website, or contact the Conference office:

Jan-Tobias Welzel, Conference Manager
jan-tobias.welzel@fh--erfurt.de, see addional info above.

or Prof. Dr. Manfred Köhler, Landschaftsarchitekt BDLA
Fachgebiet Landschaftsökologie
Hochschule Neubrandenburg
Studiengang Landschaftsarchitektur
Brodaer Str. 2, D-17033 Neubrandenburg, Tel. (0395) 5693 210, Fax - 299, Sekretariat - 203
E-Mail: koehler@hs-nb.de, Internet: www.HS-nb.de Green roof Centre: www.gruendach-mv.de
University of Applied Sciences
Dep. Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Brodaer Str. 2, D- 17033 Neubrandenburg, Germany Phone. 0049 - 395 - 56 93 210, FAX: - 299; Sekr. - 203

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A Gathering of Gardeners 2007, the Monroe County master gardeners' eighth annual symposium, was held on Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave., in Rochester, NY. "Recipe for a Perfect Garden" was the theme for this year. The annual garden symposium is presented by Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Monroe County, underwritten by Grandpa's Nursery & Gardens, and featured horticulturalist Robert Herman of Naugatuck Valley Community College in Westbury, CT, and Steve Silk of Fine Gardening magazine.

Herman's first lecture, "Garden Design and Plant Selection by Northeastern Habitat," included a discussion of green roofs. It will also focused on perennials that flourish in different climates, including the Rochester area.

Cost: $48, $43 for Master Gardeners of Monroe County. $11 for optional bag lunch. Tickets were purchased in person until Friday at the information desk at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, 249 Highland Ave., or reserved by phone at 585.461.1000, ext. 0. Tickets were also be available next Saturday at the door.

For more information, please visit: www.gatheringofgardeners.com.

The West Coast Green Residential Building Conference + Expo was held on September 20 - 22, 2007at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California. West Coast Green represents the largest milestone yet in the residential green building movement.

Never before has a conference and expo provided access to such comprehensive state-of-the-art resources, impacting presentations, and rewarding opportunities for business development in the residential green building field. You’ll find over 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest in resource-efficiency among a stunning array of green and healthy building products. 250 experts and visionary leaders will be presenting their latest developments, insights, and inspiration.

Over 12,000 attendees were expected, including the entire chain of professionals and decision-makers rarely reached by other conferences. West Coast Green is a feast of innovations, ideas and opportunities designed to expand your ideas of green business, widen your vision, and stimulate your thinking with the latest, best practices and key players in green building.

See the Program here. For complete info, please call 800.724.4880, email info@westcoastgreen.com or visit http://www.westcoastgreen.com.

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The Home Depot Foundation logo

Green Roof Market Development Symposium: Save The Date for the Atlanta, GA Green Roof Market Development Symposium on Thursday, September 20, 2007, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, at the Emory Conference Center. Co hosted by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, The Home Depot Foundation, Earth Pledge, and Southface Energy Institute, we had a full day of learning, brain storming and information sharing.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is co-hosting, with various municipal governments, a series of symposiums across North America. Primary objectives of these symposiums are to demonstrate the benefits of a green roof system and to develop an action plan on how to establish a local green roof industry through research and policy development. These one-day symposia will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs.

The Symposium featured: morning sessions, case studies, and afternoon focus groups, and the development of an Atlanta Green Roof Action Plan.

The goal of the morning session is to educate Symposium participants on the basic principles of green roofs. The session will begin with an introductory presentation by a GRHC representative on the components and types of green roof systems.

Case studies of local green roof projects will follow, and will explore topics such as the challenges of upkeep, energy benefits, stormwater management, and downtown re-investment and smart growth. Case studies and morning sessions are presented by local and national green roof experts, and will help to define the benefits of green roof systems as they relate to the City of Atlanta.

The afternoon focus group sessions are facilitated by city staff and will help to describe the obstacles of green roof implementation. This session is followed by a 30-minute plenary reporting and discussion period, in which an Action Plan Summary is developed and distributed to all attending delegates following the workshop.

Registration for this event was $195 US, and includes a one-year individual membership to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.

Confirmed exhibitors include Colbond, Inc., GreenGrid®, American Hydrotech, and JDR Enterprises, Inc.

For more information and to register, please see the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Flyer here.

September 5 & 6, 2007
Portland, Oregon
Portland DoubleTree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center

On Wednesday, September 5 and Thursday, September 6, 2007 Building Knowledge Inc. (BKI) conducted the Building Knowledge Forum in Portland, Oregon. The best and most dynamic team of building science and green building experts presented methods to transition the home building Industry to a new level of economic health and distinction.

The forum was led by a dynamic team of building professionals, featuring Mark LaLiberte and Gord Cooke who have trained thousands of builders in the Pacific Northwest and Sam Rashkin, National Director of ENERGY STAR for New Homes. Presentation topics included ENERGY STAR for New Homes, Selling Better Homes, Building Green, Insulation and Air Sealing, HVAC Systems, Rethinking Crawl Spaces, Fully Loaded Moisture Management, etc.

Building Knowledge is a leading developer of national building programs, educational training and marketing materials on homebuilding best practices. We have a passion for helping people and companies improve the quality of homes—homes that are durable, comfortable, safe and healthy, and that are better for the environment and economy.

This forum was specifically designed for residential builders, developers, designers, architects, realtors, trade contractors, utilities, energy raters, code officials and customer service managers.

Download the Building Knowledge Forum Flyer PDF here. For event and registration information, please visit the website at: http://www.buildingknowledge.com/forum/portland/ or contact Robin Spaulding: 719.641.2579, robin@cascadingconnections.com; or Sharon Dobson: 719.205.0071, sharon@cascadingconnections.com.

Green Harmony Tours

Baltimore-Towson, Maryland, 28.May.2007: Green Harmony Tours organized a unique summer ecotour to Germany titled “Adventure Ecotour of Germany 2007: Discovering Saxony’s Secret Green Architecture and Gardens”, which occurred on August 24 – September 5, 2007.

This ecotour is a great way to see the latest in green living concepts and cutting edge designs! Signup Deadline was July 23, 2007. To find out more, go to the website: www.GreenHarmonyTours.com or contact the Director, Roland Oehme, at 410.825.3269 or email at info@greenharmonytours.com.

The tour director, Roland Oehme, his wife Naoko Oehme, and Achim Muller were your personal tour guides on this unique tour. Roland’s father, Wolfgang Oehme, the world renowned, German-born landscape architect, also made appearances on the tour. Roland, his father Wolfgang, and Achim have gained special insights from years of practice in landscape architecture and garden design, and from many years of travel to Germany visiting its significant buildings, parks, gardens, and unique garden shows.

The highlights of the tour included the Olympic of garden shows, the Federal Garden Show of Germany 2007, Berlin's magnificent botanic garden, Potsdam's historic & contemporary gardens (including the Foerster garden & nursery and Sanssouci (the summer residence of Friedrich the Great)), a fabulous Hundertwasser building with roofgarden, the Bauhaus architecture school & Woerlitzerpark (one of the best German estate gardens in Dessau), the dramatic restoration of the large open pit coal mine in Bitterfeld into a recreational paradise with large lakes, forests, and bike trails, Wolfgang Oehme designed meadow garden at Amber Lake, and the one of a kind Ferropolis or "city of iron".

Furthermore, the tour explored Germany's pioneering and responsible society actively pursuing a sustainable lifestyle, as exemplified in the latest in green building technology, recycling programs, beautiful public parks and gardens, climate cooling roof gardens, lively pedestrian town centers, creatively fun playgrounds, hemp & organic food stores, solar & wind power, delicious, healthy cuisine, and more unique and inspirational places and people.

This tour is designed for the person with an adventurous spirit and the ability to exercise on some days. The tour included walking large distances on most days; and on some days swimming and bike riding will be optional. The tour traveled in large vans, used public transportation, and walked as necessary.

Land costs were estimated to be $3,290, with a single room supplement of $500. Included in the cost were the accommodations and transportation for 12 days and 12 nights, all breakfasts, and 6 lunches & 6 dinners. Airfare was not included.

This wonderfully unique tour of gardens and sustainable living in an undiscovered and blossoming region of Germany only accepted a maximum of 12 people giving very personal service. Full payment and application deadline was Monday, July 23, 2007.

There is a website for more information: www.greenharmonytours.com. Contact the tour director, Roland Oehme, for any questions regarding this trip: T: 410.825.3269 or greenharmonytours@yahoo.com.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offered Green Roof Design Courses on the following dates in August 2007:

Design 101: San Francisco, CA (Aug 2)
Design 201: San Francisco, CA (Aug 3)
Design 301: New York, NY (Aug 8); Calgary, AL (Aug 13); Vancouver, BC (Aug 15); Seattle, WA (Aug 17); Los Angeles, CA (Aug 27); San Francisco, CA (Aug 29); Portland, OR (Aug 31)

COST: $10 donation supports our chapter, covers our time and effort as well as internet, web and mailing list expenses to keep us going and you connected.

POWER: Bring your electric bill, sign up for Wind Power and admission is free. NYWind Power is off-setting our monthly carbon footprint, and so far has helped over 250 Green Drinkers make the switch to alternative energy in the last year.

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, pedicab, ozocar or taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

! STATUS: Informal, self-organizing network. Every month since July, 2002. Average attendance: 400+.

GLOBAL: London | Berlin | Bristol | Bath | Canberra | Hamburg | Munich | Oxford | Reading | Warsaw | Tokyo | Washington, DC | Peterborough | San Francisco | Chicago | Sacramento | New York City | Providence | Twin Cities | Portland, OR | Seattle | Houston ~ 129 cities worldwide!

EcoManor, Atlanta, Georgia

EcoManor, Atlanta, Georgia

A replay about the building of EcoManor in Atlanta, Georgia was offered on Sunday, August 5 at 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on HGTV's Ground Breakers. One of the most environmentally progressive homes in the country is nestled in the heart of Atlanta’s historic Buckhead neighborhood. EcoManor (www.ecomanor.com), set to be the first U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified residence in the Southeast, was built to inspire a change in urban design by showcasing how the latest green technologies can be incorporated into a traditionally beautiful Tudor house.

EcoManor will serve as an educational tool for builders, architects, designers, landscapers and homeowners to promote green living, conservation and advanced residential building practices.

Over the three-car garage and through several sets of French doors overlooking the backyard is the rooftop garden. J-DRain Geonet (www.j-drain.com) was installed under tapered insulation board, installed to create sloped drainage to the drain hole and into the rainwater harvest system. Rainwater will be collected from the rooftop and used for flushing the toilets and irrigating the landscape. The Water ReUse System reclaims the gray water for irrigating the landscape, primarily the lawn.

J-DRain Greenroof System (GRS), one-inch drain core with water retention cups, was installed on top of the insulation layer and will assist in capturing rainwater and using it as a resource for the plants.

Though a much larger home than previously occupied the site, less storm water exits the site now than before because the RainHarvest System (www.rainharvestcompany.com) captures it and reclaims it. The water irrigates the landscape then naturally percolates into the soil instead of flowing down the gutters into the street.

The lush and beautiful gardens surrounding the Eco Manor will not be a burden on the local water supply. As drinking water becomes more valuable, and water bans may become permanent, the homeowner’s will always be able to irrigate their gardens with their collected gray water.

You can watch their building process and see the result on on HGTV's Ground Breakers.

Read the Advertiser Press Release from JDR Enterprises, Inc. - 6.04.07:
EcoManor uses JDRain Products in the first LEED certified residence in the Southeast

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offered Green Roof Design Courses in July 2007 on the following dates:

Milwaukee, WI Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Ed.) on Wednesday, July 11: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, 1313 W Mount Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI. Trainer: Bill Foley.

Atlanta, GA Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Ed.) on Thursday, July 12, 2007: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Large Conference Room Side A, 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd N W, Atlanta, GA. Trainer: Jennifer Sprout.

Vancouver Design & Installation 201 on July 13: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at BCIT Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour St, Room 820, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Trainer: Jeffrey Bruce.

Washington, D.C. Waterproofing & Drainage 301 on July 18: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at ASLA Headquarters, 636 I Street NW, Washington, D.C. Trainer: Dave Honza.

New York City Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Ed.) on July 18: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at TBD. Trainer: Barbara Deutsch.

Los Angeles Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Ed.) on July 19: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Metropolitan Water District, 700 N Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA. Trainer: Haven Kiers.

Cincinnati Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Ed.) July 19: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Drake Center, A-Level Conference Center, 151 West Galgraith Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio. Trainer: Virginia Russell.

Cincinnati Design & Installation 201 on July 20: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Drake Center, A-Level Conference Center, 151 West Galgraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Trainer: Virginia Russell

New York City Design & Installation 201 on July 20: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at - TBD. Trainer: Bill Foley.

Los Angeles Design & Installation 201 on July 20: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Metropolitan Water District, 700 N Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA. Trainer: Haven Kiers.

Pittsburgh Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Ed.) on July 26: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Omni William Penn Hotel, Conference room, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA. Trainer: Patrick Carey.

Pittsburgh Design & Installation 201 on July 27: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Omni William Penn Hotel, Conference room, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA. Trainer: Patrick Carey.

Ann Arbor Design & Installation 201 on July 27: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw Ave, Room Great Lakes South, Ann Arbor, MI. Trainer: Bill Foley.

For More Information, please click here.

MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART
GREEN ROOF PLANTING DATES, JUNE 2007

FOR THE EXISTING GARDEN CLEAN UP:
10am on Saturday, June 9th in the morning on the green roof to:
1. Add the additional 1-2 yards soil remaining from last year to the last year's garden
2. Plant some carax (low grasses)
3. Weeding, and general care and documentation.

THE BIG DATE FOR THE NEW GARDEN:
9am SATURDAY JUNE 23RD 9AM - all day. RAIN DATE IS SUNDAY JUNE 24TH, BUT IF IT IS JUST DRIZZLE WE WILL PLANT ANYWAY

We will have the real planting day for the newly designed roof garden on Saturday June 23rd
1. Set up the new milk crates (700) with more soil and ballast (the crushed stone at the bottom of the crate)
2. Plant a whole stock of new plants
3. Water in the new garden
4. Take photos

Please bring your gardening gloves.
Wear soft soled shoes with no points on the bottom - we are protecting the roof.
If you have a shovel for soil, you may bring that as well.

LOCATION:

11TH FLOOR, TOWER BUILDING,
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART
621 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
BOSTON, MA 02115

PLEASE EMAIL patti@seitz-architects.com if you have questions!

See the MassArt Tower Building in The Greenroof Projects Database.

Green Roofs 2007 "Opportunities for Architects in the UK Green Roofs Industry" was held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at The Barbican Centre in London, EC2. Green Roofs 2007 is the only UK conference that is specifically aimed at architects and focuses solely on living roof technology. Attending this conference will leave you confident and well prepared to take on all manner of green roof projects.

PROGRAMME

Tuesday, 19th June 2007

08:30	Registration and refreshments

09:20	Opening address from the Chair Ruth Slavid, Online Editor The AJ Group

09:30	An Overview of Green Roof Usage in the UK Outlining advances in the UK green roof industry Exploring the design opportunities available to today’s architects Exploring the potential of brown roofs and living walls Highlighting the importance of incorporating green roofs and other vegetative technology into urban design schemes Examining the direction that green roofs are heading in the UK Dusty Gedge, Founder Living Roofs

10:00	Persuading your Client: A Cost Benefit Analysis of Green Roof Technology Providing hard evidence demonstrating the economic viability of using a green roof. Focusing on the advantages of a green roof from the perspective of sustainable urban drainage Explaining how the additional weight of a green roof can affect the structure of a building and the cost implications of this Understanding the cost differentials of green roofs compared with regular standing seam roofs Understanding the financial benefits and added value that a green roof brings to a building Clawing back the initial investment through efficient whole life costing Liam Foster, Senior Hydrologist Hyder Consulting

10:30	Question and answer session

10:40	Morning refreshments and networking

11:10	Warranties, Guarantees and Green Roofs Tackling the insurance issues that come with installing a green roof Understanding client needs regarding guarantees and warranties Examining the advantages of a guarantee and how effective it can be Investigating the reliability of using estimated durability as a means to establishing client trust Jim Hooker, Secretary Single Ply Roofing Association

11:40	CASE STUDY A Contractor’s Perspective Explaining the logistics of installation Providing a breakdown of the waterproofing issues involved Outlining the importance of timeframes during the installation process Contractual problems and how to avoid them Convincing contractors of the viability of green roofs Making sure contractors are well informed about the processes involved Advice on post installation best practice Dr Alun Rhys-Tarr, Director Blackdown Horticultural Consultants

12:10	Green Roofs and Governments Exploring government attitudes and practices; past, present and future Examining planning issues and opportunities surrounding green roofs Highlighting local, regional and international variations in the promotion of green roofs Paul Collins, Head of Designed Environment Nottingham Trent University

12:40	Question and answer session

12:50	Lunch and networking

14:00	The Aesthetics of Green Roofs A case study based analysis of the aesthetic impact that a green roof can have on a scheme Explaining the planting issues surrounding green roofs How soil depth and planting options are intimately linked Striking the balance between low maintenance and aesthetic appeal Making brown roofs work aesthetically How to effectively utilise green roofs as social spaces Dr Nigel Dunnett, Reader in Urban Horticulture and Director of the Green Roof Centre The University of Sheffield

14:30	The Green Roof Lifecycle – Lessons Learnt How early preparation can prolong the life of your green roof A detailed breakdown of the various long term maintenance issues surrounding green roofs including: Weeding Irrigation and water run off Nutrient application Replacing failed areas of plants Explaining where the responsibilities of maintenance lie Jonathan Hines, Director Architype

15:00	CASE STUDY The Heart of East Greenwich Explaining the multifunction goals of the green roofs on the project Investigating the impact of using green walls with green roofs Examining the practical considerations involved in choosing an overall design Cost Buildability Social goals Bio-diversity goals Environmental goals Protection of building fabrics Dr Mike Wells, Director Biodiversity by Design

15:30	Question and answer session

15:40	Afternoon refreshments and networking

16:10	PANEL DISCUSSION Developing a Supported Policy towards the Promotion of Green Roofs Explaining how supported policy can affect the construction industry Exploring what the future holds for green roofs Deciding the best direction for pro-green roof legislation The viability of using public funding/grants to promote green roofs Panelists include: James Dean Design for London Jon Lissimore, Environment Manager Lambeth Council Dusty Gedge, Founder Living Roofs Keith Missen, Environmental Planning Manager Sheffield City Council

16:40	Government Renewable Energy Targets and Green Roofs Case studies examining recent projects where green roofs have played a major role Explaining how green roofs fit into the larger sustainability picture Case study based design solutions that allow green roofs to share space with other green features such as: Photo Voltaics Water Harvesting Peter Wilder, Partner Macfarlane Wilder

17:10	Question and answer session

17:20	Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference

Visit the Green Roofs 2007 website to learn more.

Call for Papers Deadline was June 15, 2007:

USCC's 16th Annual Conference & Tradeshow

February 9-12, 2008 | Oakland City Center Marriott | Oakland, CA

Abstracts are encouraged on the following conference topics:

> Critical Issues in Composting and Organics Recycling

> Developments in Composting Process Management & Odor Control

- Emissions and odors

- Advances in odor prevention and treatment

- Process control to minimize odors

> Improving Process Design and Performance

> Compost Facility Management

- Worker health and safety

- Facility design for operational efficiency

- Assessing equipment needs & equipment selection

- Monitoring the composting process

> Composting Systems & Technologies

- Small On-site & Large Scale In-Vessel Composting

> Alternative Treatment Technologies for Organic Wastes

- Anaerobic digestion & other technologies

> Food Residuals Recovery & Composting Programs - Increasing Organics Diversion

- Advances in food residuals composting

- Collection strategies for commercial, residential, and institutional generators

- Source separation & collection programs

> Stormwater Management & Water Quality

> Composting & Compost Usage in Vineyards

> Trends in Animal Mortality Composting

> BMP's in Compost Marketing and Sales

- Product quality needs for specific markets

- Selecting the right markets and pricing

- New markets and opportunities for composters

> Innovative Marketing Tools

> Marketing Other Organics

> New Applications for Compost Use

> New Concepts in Sustainability

> Compost Use in Bioremediation

> Compost Applications for Environmental Solutions

- Green Roofs and green building initiatives

- Compost use in stormwater management and sustainable landscape design

- Compost use in horticulture, agriculture, forestry and road side applications

- Managing soil organic matter for environmental quality

- Soil carbon sequestration

> Compost Quality

- Product specifications and applications

- Laboratory methods and analysis

> The Business of Successful Composting - Profitable Compost Business Models

- Product and feedstock diversification

- Key aspects to success/case studies

> Expanding the Use of Biodegradable Plastics in Composting

- Advances in biodegradable polymers

- New biodegradable products and applications

- Composting infrastructure requirements

> Disaster Management Planning

> State Composting Regulations

> Research Developments

> California Specific Tracks

- Biosolids Trends & Case Studies

- Issues & Infrastructure

- Greenhouse Gas Issues

- Energy from Organics

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2007

Abstract Guidelines available at: Abstract Guidelines

US Composting Council

Dr. Stuart Buckner

Executive Director

ph. 631.737.4931; 631.834.1400

stubuckner@optonline.net

WHAT: Green Drinks NYC ~ Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 100 or so New Yorkers who are interested in exploring all things green and sustainable meet at different fabulous locations around the city. It’s a great chance to mix with other green-minded folks, share info and make new friends. Open to everyone.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 6 – 10pm.

WHERE: A different place each month. This month: ~ The Park ~ a favorite venue of Green Drinkers! 118 10th Ave, Btwn 17th & 18th St New York 10011 Phone: 212.352.3313; website: www.theparknyc.com.

POWER: Bring your electric bill, sign up for Wind Power and admission is free.

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, pedicab, ozocar or taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

! STATUS: Informal, self-organizing network. Every month since July, 2001. Average attendance: 100.

GLOBAL: London | Berlin | Bristol | Bath | Canberra | Hamburg | Munich | Oxford | Reading | Warsaw | Tokyo | Washington, DC | Peterborough | San Francisco | Chicago | Sacramento | New York City | Providence | Twin Cities | Portland, OR | Seattle | Houston ~ 129 cities worldwide!

D.C. Greenworks' Save the Date! Second Annual Green Carpet Gathering

D.C. Greenworks’ celebrated its work as a leader in designing and creating greenroof gardens in Washington’s business corridor on Tuesday, June 12, 2007.

News Flash! Neil Richardson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Mayor Adrian Fenty, was our featured speaker.

Mayor Fenty had our event on his schedule and was invited to speak.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007*
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Second Annual Green Carpet Gathering
1425 K. St., NW Washington, DC
Live Music Refreshments Door Prizes
Program at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets were $25 per person/ $45 per couple

1701 6th St., NW Washington DC 20001 202.518.6195 fax: 202.518.6115
* Rain Date: June 19, 2007

Read about D.C. Greenworks in The Greenroof Directory here. Download and print the D.C. Greenworks 2007 Green Carpet Invitation and Reply Invitation, and see their announcement here. For more info please visit: http://www.dcgreenworks.org.

EcoManor, Atlanta, Georgia

On Saturday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) HGTV's Ground Breakers presented an episode about the building of EcoManor in Atlanta, Georgia. One of the most environmentally progressive homes in the country is nestled in the heart of Atlanta’s historic Buckhead neighborhood. EcoManor (www.ecomanor.com), set to be the first U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified residence in the Southeast, was built to inspire a change in urban design by showcasing how the latest green technologies can be incorporated into a traditionally beautiful Tudor house.

EcoManor will serve as an educational tool for builders, architects, designers, landscapers and homeowners to promote green living, conservation and advanced residential building practices.

Over the three-car garage and through several sets of French doors overlooking the backyard is the rooftop garden. J-DRain Geonet (www.j-drain.com) was installed under tapered insulation board, installed to create sloped drainage to the drain hole and into the rainwater harvest system. Rainwater will be collected from the rooftop and used for flushing the toilets and irrigating the landscape. The Water ReUse System reclaims the gray water for irrigating the landscape, primarily the lawn.

Read the Advertiser Press Release from JDR Enterprises, Inc. - 6.04.07:
EcoManor uses JDRain Products in the first LEED certified residence in the Southeast

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offered Green Roof Design Courses in May 2007 on the following dates:

Chicago, IL Green Roof Design 101 on May 23: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Chicago Center for Green Technology, Training Center, 445 N. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, IL. Trainer: Patrick Carey

Chicago, IL Green Roof Design 201 on May 24: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Chicago Center for Green Technology, Training Center, 445 N. Sacramento Boulevard, Chicago, IL. Trainer: Jeffrey Bruce

Children & City Join Efforts to GO GREEN
24 Trees Planted in Prospect Park, with Helping Hand from Japan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 10:15-11:00am
What: 1st Graders from The Calhoun School will plant 24 trees in Prospect Park, with the help of a revolutionary, biodegradable planter from Japan.
Where: Prospect Park, Brooklyn (meeting place at Prospect Park’s Wollman Rink, 10:15am)
Who: Calhoun’s students were assisted in the project by the New York State Environmental Conservation group, the New York City Parks & Recreation Dept., the Mayor’s Office, NYC Borough President’s Office, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Green Thumb, and the Japanese foundation, Kami Nekkon Association, www.kitanet.org.

Why: The Calhoun School’s yearlong theme, Go Green, culminated in the study of ecology and what individuals can do to contribute to a healthy environment. This particular project involved two classes of first graders, their teachers and parents, support from various city officials, and a Japanese Foundation that provided free biodegradable planters--underscoring that environmental protection is a global effort.

Twenty-four 1st graders from The Calhoun School will culminate many months of study about ecology by planting 24 trees in a woodland area of Prospect Park on Tuesday morning, May 22, 10:15am-11pm. The planting underscores Mayor Bloomberg’s plan for planting a million trees in the city in the next decade or so, as part of his “Greener Greater New York” plans, which he announced on Earth Day in April.

Calhoun’s 1st graders are the first to plant trees in the New York area using revolutionary recycled paper planting pots, supplied for free by the Kami Nekkon Association in Japan (ww.kitanet.org). The recycled paper pots are biodegradable and completely eco-friendly and sustainable. They require no digging; the recycled cardboard decomposes as the trees take root. Millions of trees have been successfully planted and grown with these pots around the world, in various weather and soil conditions, including such difficult planting areas as Beijing and Mongolia. The plantings in Prospect Park will be preceded with brief remarks by a Park ranger.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation provided seedlings for the planting project, including a mix of wildlife trees such as Elderberry, Silky Dogwood, Toringo Crabapple and Wetland Rose. The combination of those mix wildlife trees will attract a variety of songbirds and help promote fruiting and pollination, which in turn supports other wildlife species.

The 1st graders have been working very hard on the Tree Planting Project since the beginning of this school year. The curriculum focused on trees and everything related to trees, including paper recycling, air quality, wildlife animals that depend on trees, and waste management. “It’s not enough to talk to the children about the problems related to our environment,” says first grade teacher Daniel Ercilla. “You must also teach them how to be constructive and pro-active.” The relationship with Kami Nekkon Association in Japan, which supplied the recycled planters, was arranged by Heather Sasaki-Parker, the parent of a Calhoun first grader.

The Calhoun School, a progressive, independent school located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, serves 700 students ranging from three-year-olds to twelfth graders. A major component of the school’s mission is community service, which is integrated into the academic and co-curricular life of the students. Calhoun’s students work with hundreds of organizations including the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, the New York Blood Bank, GMHC, West End Intergenerational Residence, Riverside Park Fund, Children for Children, and various national and international charitable organizations.

See The Calhoun School project profile in The Greenroof Projects Database here. For more information, please contact Beth Krieger, Director of Communications, The Calhoun School, 212.497.6527, www.calhoun.org.

ECOBUILD AMERICA AND AEC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, in cooperation with Green Building Initiative and Green Mechanical Council held its combined Spring Conference on May 14-17, 2007. Presenting two events, "Where Ecology Meets Technology" was held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

Ecobuild America represents your best opportunity to capitalize on the most comprehensive offerings of built environment resources under one roof:

Explore the latest in sustainability, spanning local to global perspectives;
Uncover best practices in environmental design;
Review new advances in green building products and techniques;
Meet officials representing Building & Construction budgets and projects;
Discover how to apply your expertise to government projects and expand your client base;
See and hear from world-renown and industry experts in Keynote Presentations and in 100+ educational sessions;
Network with product manufacturers and service providers;
Benefit from your whole building team assembling in one location .

THURSDAY MAY 17, 2007: 8:30 am - 9:30 am S42 Green Roofs, Benefits, Design, Technology

Paul Kephart, Executive Director of Rana Creek looked at the opportunities that vegetative roof systems and other long term roof systems provide towards the goal of sustainability. Discuss the latest concepts and innovations for designing and building sustainable, green roofs. Learn about the benefits these living roofs offer, the systems available, applications, and how to select and how to specify the best solution for your next project.

To learn more and register, please visit their website here.

WHAT: Green Drinks NYC ~ Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 100 or so New Yorkers who are interested in exploring all things green and sustainable meet at different fabulous locations around the city. It’s a great chance to mix with other green-minded folks, share info and make new friends. Open to everyone.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 8, 2007. 6 – 10pm.

WHERE: A different place each month. This month: ~ Solar One 2420 FDR Drive Service Road East (at 23rd Street /Ave C and Stuyvesand Cove Park) NY NY 10010 ~ Take the 6 train to 23rd street and walk east or the M23 bus to Solar 1~ tel 212 505-6050

$15 donation to cover the open bar.

Outside under a big white tent on the East River.

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, pedicab, ozocar or taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

! STATUS: Informal, self-organizing network. Every month since July, 2001. Average attendance: 100.

GLOBAL: London | Berlin | Bristol | Bath | Canberra | Hamburg | Munich | Oxford | Reading | Warsaw | Tokyo | Washington, DC | Peterborough | San Francisco | Chicago | Sacramento | New York City | Providence | Twin Cities | Portland, OR | Seattle | Houston ~ 129 cities worldwide!

5th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities 2007

The 5th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference Awards and Trade Show was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 29, 30 and May 1, 2007, co-sponsored by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the City of Minneapolis. Dynamic plenary and concurrent sessions featured presentations by green roof experts from around the world...We hope you came to see what's new in green roof technology, products, and services with over 75 trade show exhibitors...Network with more than 1000 global green roof leaders in all areas of green roofs: Design; Research; Policy; Contracting; Building... See the Advanced Conference Program (PDF).

Your 2007 Registration Package Included:

· Presentations by over 40 speakers from 10 countries on three different tracks: Research, Design, and Policy
· One Ticket to the Opening Night Reception on the Exhibition Floor
· Lunch on the Trade Show floor, Monday April 30th
· Awards of Excellence Luncheon, Tuesday May 1st
· One Copy of the Official Conference proceedings CD-ROM, featuring speaker presentations (Retail Value: $75)
· One year Complimentary Individual Membership in Green Roofs for Healthy Cities ($125 Value)

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS - Over 40 Speakers, included:

Research Track
Dr. Nigel Dunnett, University of Sheffield. Nigel Dunnett is the co-author of ‘Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls’ (Timber Press, 2003) and Director of the Green Roof Demonstration and Research Centre at University of Sheffield, UK. Dr. Dunnett presented a session on the dynamics and visual Impact of herbaceous perennial species on a green roof.

Design Track
Kirstin N. Weeks, University of California Berkeley. Kirstin Weeks has been working in sustainable architecture as an energy-efficiency advisor, LEED consultant, straw bale builder, photovoltaic installer, instructor and researcher. Ms. Weeks presented a study on how rooftop gardening on affordable housing helps residents build community by creating places that facilitate social interaction and organization.

Policy Track
Michael Welch, Smith Partners PLLP. Michael Welch supports Smith Partners’ water resources and strategic partnership practice and is the Chair of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. The session presented by Mr. Welch discussed the connections raised by the City of Minneapolis' stormwater fees with efforts to develop a city policy on green roofs, as well as the new legal, technological and political questions that have arisen as a result of the city's intrepid step forward into green-building policy implementation.

See the Advanced Conference Program (PDF). For the website conference agenda, click here.

In-Depth Training Courses and Workshops:

1) Green Roof Design 101: Introductory Course
Design 101 were offered at the following times:
1. Sunday, April 29th, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
2. Wednesday, May 2nd, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

This newly updated introductory training course on green roof infrastructure design presented many of the tools and techniques needed to meet your green roof project objectives on schedule, to specification, and within budget. The focus of the training was on enhancing your skills in:

Identifying the costs and benefits of green roofs to reach your green roof performance goals;
Identifying a variety of green roof products and understanding the performance criteria of different green roof elements, and their relevance to your design intent;
Understanding the major design principles for a successful green roof project and the causes for error which might lead to an unsuccessful green roof project;
Determining the various professions and competencies required to optimally implement your successful green roof project.

2) Green Roof Infrastructure Design & Installation 201
Design and Installation 201 was offered at the following times:
1. Sunday, April 29th, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
2. Wednesday, May 2nd, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

This is GRHC’s second course in the Accredited Green Roof Professional Program. Registrants should have already taken the Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course or have a solid understanding of green roof design and available technology.

This course covered a multitude of implementation issues and what cannot be taught in one day will be available as supporting documentation in the participant’s manual. Covering material dealing with green roof actors' roles and responsibilities, construction contracts & administration and material implementation, Green Roof Infrastructure Design and Installation 201 has it all!

3) Green Roof Infrastructure Waterproofing and Drainage 301
Waterproofing and Drainage 301 was offered at the following times:
1. Wednesday, May 2nd, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

This course provided participants with an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It laid out technical vocabulary and materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs.

This course provided information that you can put to work immediately, allowing you to:

Understand the principles of waterproofing and drainage as they apply to green roofs;
Identify appropriate materials for waterproofing and drainage of your green roof project;
Understand the technical design requirements for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs; and,
Understand the potential implementation issues posed by the additional trades working on a roof and techniques for its prevention.

4) Green Wall 101: Introduction to Systems and Design
Green Walls 101 was offered at the following times:
1. Wednesday, May 2nd, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Green roofs and green walls are complementary technologies and fulfill similar environmental functions. Through a series of case studies, this course aims to familiarize participants with exiting green wall technologies, their environmental benefits and issues related to their design and construction through.

This course provided information that you can put to work immediately, including details and exercises on how to:

Determine major functions and components of a green walls;
Describe characteristics and assess various advantages of different green wall systems;
Understand market drivers encouraging the green wall implementation in North America;
Understand how to design green walls for maximum benefits and LEED™ points.
Click here to register now for Green Wall Design 101!

5) ASTM and FLL Standards Workshop
The ASTM and FLL Standards Workshop was offered at the following time:
1. Sunday, April 29th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Until recently the only accepted guidelines for green roof construction were those developed by Forschungsgesellschaft Landschaftsentwicklung Landschaftsbau. e.V. (FLL), in Germany. Although many green roof products available in North America have been tested in Europe and meet FLL standards or have FLL certification, there have been no guidelines specific to the North American marketplace. The rapidly developing green roof market in North America needs a comprehensive set of green roof standards which recognize the FLL standards but also adapt them to avoid unnecessary risk and provide the opportunity for consistent profitability and success.

The ASTM (American Standards for the Testing of Materials) Green Roof Task Force (E.06.71.07) chaired by Michael Gibbons (Architectural Systems Inc.) is addressing this need by developing guidelines and testing procedures specifically for green roof products. The good news is, that while development continues, four standards have already been completed and published. These four standards establish a common basis for comparing fundamental green roof properties, such as maximum weight and moisture retention potential.

In this half-day workshop leading researchers currently using ASTM and FLL standards shared the results of their research and will discuss anticipated future ASTM standards based on the FLL model.

In this workshop, you will learn:

How to interpret the four ASTM standards and other FLL tests currently being used in North American testing laboratories
How these standardized tests will affect the North American industry as their use becomes more widespread
Why they are important to designers, specifiers and manufacturers
Why you should consider testing your products
Costs of conducting performance tests
New standards and test procedures under development/adapted from FLL
Instructors:
Dr. Robert Berghage, Center for Green Roof Research, Pennsylvania State University
Manfred Köhler, University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg

6) Green Roof Ecological Design Workshop
The Ecological Design Workshop was offered at the following time:
1. Wednesday, May 2nd, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

"Most people feel connected to nature, often for reasons that can be hard to explain. Some feel a strong spiritual bond that may be rooted in our common biological ancestry. Others are inspired by its beauty. Human cultures around the world profoundly reflect our visceral attachment to the natural world. Thus cultural diversity is inextricably linked to Earth’s biodiversity." David Suzuki

Learn...
* Why Biodiversity is Important
* Advanced Green Roof Design
* Case Studies
* Sustainable Landscaping Principles
* Methods and Techniques of Urban Ecology

Experience...
* The Bio Diversity Green Roof Design Charrette
* The Integration of Nature and Architecture
* A Fun and Stimulating Workshop with Two World Leaders in Natural Green Roof Design

Create...
Create Your Own Ecological Models for Green Roofs!

7) Green Roof Policy Development Workshop
The Green Roof Policy Development Workshop was offered at the following time:
1. Sunday, April 29th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Planners across North America are becoming increasingly interested in green roofs and their potential to mitigate some of the damaging environmental effects of new and existing development in an urban setting.

Green roofs provide a wide range of benefits, which include helping to implement low impact development objectives such as storm water management, air quality improvement, the provision of additional useable green spaces and energy savings.

However, many developers and building owners will argue that green roofs add to the cost of construction and do not often provide sufficient short-term payback. Given the public as well as private benefits that green roofs offer, it has become increasingly important for policy makers to develop the types of incentives that will encourage or require new developments and retrofits to include green roofs.

This half-day workshop will examine what kind of incentives currently exist in other jurisdictions, how the incentives are tied to performance standards and how policy makers can assess what types of incentive programs will work best in their areas. It will also provide a framework for planners and governmental agencies to gain an understanding of the multi-faceted impacts of green roofs and areas of consideration for implementing green roof policy.

You will learn:
Case studies of municipalities that are implementing green roof policies/programs e.g. Chicago, Portland, Minneapolis, and New York
Ideas that lead to the eventual creation of green roof policy such as education, outreach to green roof industry, demonstration projects, research, removal of barriers to green roofs
Green roof policy framework

8) Conducing Green Roof Site Research Workshop
the Conducting Green Roof Site Research Workshop was offered at the following time:
1. Sunday, April 29th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This new workshop highlighted presentations by experienced green roof researchers on research site set up, data collection and options for instrumentation. Topics include stormwater quantity and quality, roof thermal properties, plant evaluations, biodiversity and more. This is an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced researchers to exchange ideas and share information with others on conducting a variety of green roof research.

Who should attend:

Those new to green roof research;
Green roof researchers who wish to expand into other areas;
Researchers who want to network with other researchers to improve their current research;

Speakers & Facilitators:
Brad Rowe, Michigan State University.
Reid Coffman, University of Oklahoma
Nigel Dunnett, University of Sheffield
James Li, Ryerson University
Greg Loosvelt, Earth Pledge
Kerry Ross, Stantec Architecture
Graig Spolek, Portland State University

EXPAND YOUR PRESENCE – SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE

The benefits of sponsorship were numerous including logo recognition in a national advertising campaign; conference e-mails and mail-outs to a database of more than 17,000 people and extensive on-site signage. Sponsorship packages ranged from $750 to $15,000.

Call Jennifer Sprout at 416.971.4494 to learn about Sponsorship Opportunities for next year's conference in Baltimore, or visit WWW.GREENROOFS.ORG.

Thank you to our Association and Media Partners!

Publisher's Note: Once again, Greenroofs.com was proud to be part of this exciting event as a Media Partner, Exhibitor, and Speaker. Linda S. Velazquez, Greenroofs.com Publisher, and Haven Kiers, Greenroofs.com Design Editor presented:

HOT TRENDS IN DESIGN:
CHIC SUSTAINABILITY, UNIQUE DRIVING FACTORS & “BOUTIQUE” GREENROOFS

We inaugurated our Top Ten 2007 List of these Hot Design Trends - it was very fun, fast-paced and exciting. Hope you made it!

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offered Green Roof Design Courses in April 2007 on the following dates:

Calgary, Canada Green Roof Design 101 on April 2: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Alastair Ross Technology Centre, 3553 31 Street NW, Calgary, AB, Canada. Trainer: Patrick Carey

NOTE: Address Change! Calgary, Canada Green Roof Design 201 on April 4: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Alberta Roofing Contractors Association, 2380 Pegasus Road NE, Calgary, AB, Canada. Trainer: Patrick Carey

Hartford, CT Green Roof Design 101 on April 11: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Brainard Room, 185 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT. Trainer: Haven Kiers

Ann Arbor, MI Green Roof Design 101 on April 12: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Palmer Commons, Great Lakes North Room, 100 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI. Trainer: Bill Foley

Hartford, CT Green Roof Design 201 on April 13: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Brainard Room, 185 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT. Trainer: Haven Kiers

The New York Botanical Garden Second Annual Green Roof Conference was held on April 13, 2007 in New York, NY: In this second annual conference, The New York Botanical Garden presented an exploration of the latest trends in green roof building solutions and environmental design approaches. Morning lectures featured speakers Leslie Hoffman, Ed Snodgrass, and Christian Werthmann. In the afternoon, roof garden proponents from architectural firms and community groups discussed projects that have been built in the tri-state area.

Friday, April 13
Morning: Featured Speakers 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

More Green Roofs for New York City!
Ten years have passed since Earth Pledge helped lead the push to install the first green roofs in New York City. Recently, Earth Pledge published Green Roofs: Ecological Design and Construction, showcasing a range of public and private applications that serve as models for Green Roofs. Hear from Leslie Hoffman about the progress that was made and her prognosis for the future.

Leslie Hoffman, who holds a degree in architecture and design, is executive director of Earth Pledge Foundation, which she has led since 1994. Hoffman, an avid gardener, has maintained a small organic coffee farm in Hawaii since 1990.

Green Roof Plants: Design Consideration and Maintenance Implications
A common assumption is that there is no maintenance needed once a green roof is built. However, the design determines not only plant choices, but also maintenance. The relationship between the two is often ignored. This talk covers some of the most common green roof design choices such as meadow-style planting, self sowing and massing, and their implication for maintenance. Ed Snodgrass discusses representative examples from the area to highlight these choices.

Ed Snodgrass is owner and president of Emory Knoll Farms, Inc. and Green Roof Plants. Ed lectures widely on green roofs at regional, national, and international conferences. His book Green Roof Plants, A Planting and Resource Guide was published in fall 2006 by Timber Press.

Retrofitting Existing Roofs as Green Roofs: Two Case Studies
Planning for a green roof from the start seems to be easy. But what if an existing roof should be retrofitted into a green roof? Drawing from two examples, the Green Roof at Harvard University-Graduate School of Design and the ASLA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Christian Werthmann illustrates the steps to take and obstacles you might encounter on your way to greening your roof.

Christian Werthmann, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture at Harvard University–Graduate School of Design worked for landscape architecture offices in Germany and the U.S., including Peter Walker and Partners and Hargreaves Associates. His book Green Roofs–A Case Study. Michael Van Valkenburgh’s Associates Design for the American Society of Landscape Architects’ Headquarters, will be published in summer 2007.

Afternoon: 2–3:30 p.m.

New York City Green Roof Projects presented by architects, builders and community groups, including:
Millennium Towers and Tribeca Green, Battery Park City
Jennifer Cooper of Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects, P.C., compares and contrasts two recently completed green roofs in Battery Park City. She discusses differences in soil type and depth, roof usage, and plant materials and sizes.

Bronx County Building, Bronx
Jörg Breuning, Green roof expert and co-founder of Green Roof Service LLC, was the designer, specifier, and on-site-supervisor for this project. The Bronx County Building project represents 10,000-square-feet, state-of-the-art green roof technology—the first green roof on a City-owned building and one of the largest green roofs in New York City.

Residential Loft Building in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Susan Boyle and Benton Brown renovated a 19th-century Brooklyn icehouse into a residential loft building, installing solar panels, radiant heating, energy-saving appliances, and a lush, 2,300-square-foot green roof. They have won more than $100,000 in awards and grants and have begun work as consultants on other green-building projects.

Register for the full day: Friday, April 13
Arthur and Janet Ross Lecture Hall at the Garden
HRT 710 Section A: 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Morning Lectures and New York City Green Roof Projects
$75 non-members, $68 members
Register for the morning only:
HRT 710 Section B: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
$45 non-members, $41 members

See the New York Botanical Garden Conference PDF here, or for more information, call 718.817.8747.

WHAT: Green Drinks NYC ~ Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 100 or so New Yorkers who are interested in exploring all things green and sustainable meet at different fabulous locations around the city. It’s a great chance to mix with other green-minded folks, share info and make new friends. Open to everyone.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 10, 2007. 6 – 10pm.

WHERE: A different place each month. Join us this month at: ~ Boucaurou Lounge ~ 64 East 1st Street [between 1st Ave and 2nd Ave] New York, NY tel: 212.529.3262.

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, pedicab, ozocar or taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

! STATUS: Informal, self-organizing network. Every month since July, 2001. Average attendance: 100.

GLOBAL: London | Berlin | Bristol | Bath | Canberra | Hamburg | Munich | Oxford | Reading | Warsaw | Tokyo | Washington, DC | Peterborough | San Francisco | Chicago | Sacramento | New York City | Providence | Twin Cities | Portland, OR | Seattle | Houston ~ 129 cities worldwide!

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offered Green Roof Design Courses in March 2007 on the following dates:

Baltimore, MD Green Roof Design 101 on March 8: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD. Trainer Patrick Carey

Baltimore, MD Green Roof 201 on March 9: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD. Trainer: Patrick Carey

San Diego, CA Green Roof Design 101 on March 9: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Holiday Inn San Diego Downtown, 1617 First Avenue, San Diego, California. Trainer: Haven Kiers

Atlanta, GA Green Roof Design 101 on March 21: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, 210 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA. Trainer: Steven Peck

Toronto, Canada Green Roof Design 101 on March 29: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON, Canada. Trainer: Steven Peck

Rescheduled to the end of May - details to follow: Toronto, Canada Green Roof Design 201 on March 30 : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Toronto, ON, Canada. Trainer: Steven Peck

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offered Green Roof Policy Development Workshops throughout Canada on the following dates:

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Mar 5, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the University of Manitoba, Room 543-44 (Churchill/Boissevn room) University Centre, 65 Chancellor's Circle, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Trainer Karen Moyer

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Mar 6, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the Upstairs Classroom, Alberta Roofing Contractors Association, 2380 Pegasus Rd NE., Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Trainer Karen Moyer

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Mar 7, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the Canadian Western Bank Building, Western Conference room, 10303 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Trainer Karen Moyer

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Mar 8, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the BCIT, 555 Seymour Street, Room 362, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Trainer Karen Moyer

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Mar 9, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the University of Victoria, McKenzie Sinclair Room, Main Floor, Cadboro Commons Building, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Trainer Karen Moyer

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Mar 22, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the Trent University, Ottonobee College, Room 207, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Trainer Ray Tomalty

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Mar 26, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the Metro Hall, Room 303, John Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Trainer Steven Peck

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Mar 29, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the Dalhousie University, Student Union Building, Room 303, 3rd floor, 6136 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Trainer Ray Tomalty

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Feb 13, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the CMHC Building , 700 Montreal Road (tallest building) room C1-104, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Trainer Karen Moyer

Green Roof Policy Development Workshop on Feb 27, 2007 (9:00 am - 1:00pm) at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Hauser Haus Room, 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Trainer Karen Moyer

About Green Roof Policy Development Workshops:
Planners across North America are becoming increasingly interested in green roofs and their potential to mitigate some of the damaging environmental effects of new and existing development in an urban setting.

Green roofs provide a wide range of benefits, which include helping to implement low impact development objectives such as storm water management, air quality improvement, the provision of additional useable green spaces and energy savings.

However, many developers and building owners will argue that green roofs add to the cost of construction and do not often provide sufficient short-term payback. Given the public as well as private benefits that green roofs offer, it has become increasingly important for policy makers to develop the types of incentives that will encourage or require new developments and retrofits to include green roofs.

This half-day workshop will examine what kind of incentives currently exist in other jurisdictions, how the incentives are tied to performance standards and how policy makers can assess what types of incentive programs will work best in their areas. It will also provide a framework for planners and governmental agencies to gain an understanding of the multi-faceted impacts of green roofs and areas of consideration for implementing green roof policy.

What you will learn:

* Case studies of municipalities that are implementing green roof policies/programs e.g. Chicago, Portland, Minneapolis, and New York
* Ideas that lead to the eventual creation of green roof policy such as education, outreach to green roof industry, demonstration projects, research, removal of barriers to green roofs
* Green roof policy framework

Who should attend:

* Planners
* Policy makers
* NGOs concerned with issues such as storm water management, urban heat island, energy conservation etc.

For further information, please visit Green Roofs for Healthy Cities or contact Anna Sergeyeva at 416.971.4494, ext. 228 or asergeyeva@greenroofs.org

Greenprints 2007 Sustainable Communities by Design, the 9th Annual Green Building Conference and Tradeshow, was held on March 22 & 23, 2007 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sponsored by Southface Energy Institute and The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA), Greenprints remains the Southeast region’s most thought-provoking forum on sustainable building science. The conference attracts practitioners, policy makers, building owners and concerned citizens interested in the exploration of better ways to link planning, architecture, construction and the use of natural resources. Greenprints is known as the place where building science and design professionals come to learn, share and network with other professionals in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment.

The Greenprints 2007 conference featured three tracks that focus on Commercial, Residential and Beyond Building. Additional site sessions led attendees to project locations to learn about green building techniques, products and challenges. The “Table-talk” luncheon allowed the freedom of less structured discussions and a chance to share ideas on important topics with your peers.

Commercial Track. This track focused on some of the most unique challenges facing green building today. Topics included:
• Designing for deconstruction and waste management — cradle to cradle
• Optimizing HVAC— for non-engineers
• Advances in lighting technology — aesthetics and efficiency
• Greening schools and their unique challenges
• Storm water management through green roofs and grey water reuse
• How to Avoid Losing 10 LEED Points – lessons from LEED project management
• Selling green building - strategies you need to pitch green to clients and tenants

Residential Track. This track explored new trends in the residential green marketplace as well as lessons learned. Topics included:
• Green building program choices – ENERGY STAR, EarthCraft House, LEED for Homes and more.
• Water efficiency in residential construction
• The future of green, “smart growth” communities
• HVAC for building and design professionals
• Lessons learned from high performance homes in the southeast
• Affordable green housing policy
• Marketing green – what builders are doing and what consumers want

Beyond Building Track. This track addressed sustainable development at the site and community levels and is relevant to both residential and commercial sectors. Two hands-on charrettes had participants exploring the real world challenges of greening light commercial and designing innovative green communities. Topics included:
• Greening organizations and corporate social responsibility
• Interiors – product selection and finishes/indoor air quality issues
• Reducing liability through green building

Site Sessions
Site sessions led attendees on five different tours to experience first hand green building facilities and manufacturers. Sites included:
1 Southface Eco Office, a LEED platinum-tracked model commercial building;
2 Oakland Park mixed-use condo pursuing LEED, plus EarthCraft House designed for disassembly;
3 Seydel EcoManor – LEED for Homes model;
4 Toto Facility in Morrow, Georgia;
5 17th Street High-rise at Atlantic Station - LEED-CS pilot GOLD pre-certified.

LEED™ Pre-conference workshops
The nation’s top green building trainers teach these highly popular sessions, including LEED workshops for both commercial and residential. In addition, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities conducted a full-day Green Roof Design 101 course on Wednesday, March 21 - click here for more info.

Come to Greenprints to learn the strategies that address environmental issues and that will help you stay on top of the rapidly growing sustainable development marketplace.

Learn more about Greenprints.

Roofscapes Inc. Annual Green Roof Seminar was held:

March 19, 2007 at the Sofitel Philadelphia at 120 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Succeeding in the Maturing American Green Roof Industry: New Tools and Strategies

8:30 Registration / Continental Breakfast

9:00 Welcome

Fresh Thinking

9:15 Green roof performance: A new perspective
Charlie Miller, P.E., President, Roofscapes, Inc.

Among the few pioneers offering both stormwater and energy performance simulations of green roofs, Charlie Miller, PE of Roofscapes, Inc. reviews sample simulations and discusses their application in the context of applicable regulations.

10:00 Thinking sitewide: Integrating rainwater harvesting into green roof designs
Phil Reidy, P.E., Chief Engineer, Rainwater Recovery, Inc.

Quickly becoming a "must-have" in many metropolitan areas, rainwater collection and re-use is a central them in water conservation. Rainwater Recovery, Inc. has taken the lead in employing modern materials, engineering and technology to integrate the rainwater collection with green roof assemblies as well as commercial and domestic water systems.

10:45 Green roof plants: The next generation
Ed Snodgrass, President, Emory Knoll Farms, Inc.

Ed Snodgrass started the first green roof nursery in the United States. He shares his broad knowledge on the wide variety of plants suitable for green roof environments. He also takes this opportunity to introduce the next generation of green roof plants that are likely to populate upcoming green roofs.

11:30 Lunch

Sustainable Sustainability: How Well are the Green Roofs Growing?

12:00 Maintenance and irrigation for all types of green roofs: How much is enough?
Charlie Miller, P.E., President, Roofscapes, Inc.

As living, dynamic ecosystems, green roofs require a regular cycle of maintenance and, in some cases, irrigation. In response to the quest for the plant-it-and-forget-it green roof, this session explores the appropriate balance of irrigation and maintenance that insures the health of the green roof and provides a basis for establishing your customers expectations

12:45 Growing pains: Lessons learned after ten years of green roofing
Charlie Miller, P.E., President, Roofscapes, Inc.

The American green roof industry is growing up, and it is time to look back at the green roofs installed during this past decade to learn how they are faring. This session will detail a program to be launched this year by Roofscapes, Inc. to evaluate a decades worth of green roofs all across the country.

Public policy: Lending a Helping Hand

1:15 Developments in environmental landscapes in the EU
Joachim Tourbier, Professor for Landscape Construction, Department of Architecture, Institute of Landscape Architecture, Technische University Dresden, Germany

Professor Tourbier presents his efforts over the last decade to foster cooperation between European and American universities to cultivate far-sighted programs for mitigating the effects of urban development.

2:15 American green roof policy regulation
Melissa Muroff, Esq., Principal, Roofscapes, Inc.

This year has witnessed a surge of progressive regulations that promote and support urban green roofs. In this session we will explore and compare some of the most innovative programs.

3:00 Close

For More Information, go to www.roofmeadow.com/register.

Green Roofs à la montréalaise : a series of workshops

These workshops offered an overview the theory and practice of green roofs, the different technologies and approaches available, a step-by-step visual presentation of the installation of our model green roof, and examined the question: what is the future of green roofs in Montreal?

In English : Tuesday, March 13, 2007
In French : Wednesday, March 7, 2007 and Thursday, March 15, 2007
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
At the Urban Ecology Centre, 3516 av du Parc, Montreal, QC
Voluntary contribution: $10
Info: 514-282-8378
www.urbanecology.net

In 2005, the Urban Ecology Centre (UEC) installed a model green roof on the roof of a residential building in the Milton-Park neighborhood. In 2006, the UEC organized the conference Turning Green : Roofs, Neighborhoods, Cities.

WHAT: Green Drinks NYC ~ Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 100 or so New Yorkers who are interested in exploring all things green and sustainable meet at different fabulous locations around the city. It’s a great chance to mix with other green-minded folks, share info and make new friends. Open to everyone.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 2007. 6 – 10pm.

WHERE: A different place each month. “The Park” [we loved it so much we went back] 118 10th Ave at 18th St. in THE RED ROOM, downstairs in the back ~ New York City ~ see website for directions. $10 suggested donation ~ but bring your electricity bill, sign up for wind power and get free admission!

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

! STATUS: Informal, self-organizing network. Every month since July, 2001. Average attendance: 100.

GLOBAL: London | Berlin | Bristol | Bath | Canberra | Hamburg | Munich | Oxford | Reading | Warsaw | Tokyo | Washington, DC | Peterborough | San Francisco | Chicago | Sacramento | New York City | Providence | Twin Cities | Portland, OR | Seattle | Houston ~ 129 cities worldwide!

The 2nd National Low Impact Development Conference was held on March 12-14, 2007 in Wilmington, North Carolina, sponsored by North Carolina State University's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) also co-sponsored this workshop, along with American Rivers, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers – NC Section, and the American Society of Civil Engineers (EWRI).

Mission: This conference will highlight new and continuing work including research, developments, and community adoption of Low Impact Development (LID) throughout the United States. A special emphasis will be placed on coastal applications of LID.

Conference Highlights: Field tours to include several coastal LID applications
Green Roof and Bioretention Design Workshops
Technical Sessions will highlight several topics including LID adoption and LID Education
Research into LID systems
Research into specific LID structural practices such as permeable pavement, bioretention, water harvesting, and green roofs.

For additional information, please visit the NC State LID Conference 2007 website here.

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Recognize Industry Leaders and Visionary Ideas!

In addition to our Green Roof Awards of Excellence program, which recognizes six outstanding green roof projects every year, we have an Award for Excellence in Green Roof Research, and a new nomination process for the Green Roof Civic Award of Excellence.

Submission Deadline was February 26th, 2007.

Click here for more information and to download the nomination form.

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Green Roofs Award of Excellence Open for Nomination

The Fifth Annual Green Roofs Awards of Excellence was open for nominations! Once again, there are six design categories as well as two special awards for individuals:

Intensive Industrial/Commercial
Extensive Industrial/Commercial
Intensive Institutional
Extensive Institutional
Intensive Residential (Single family and/or multi-unit)
Extensive Residential (Single family and/or multi-unit)
Research Award of Excellence (presented to an individual making an outstanding contribution to green roof research)
Civic Award of Excellence (presented to an individual making an outstanding contribution to green roof policy)

To download nomination forms and guidelines, please visit our 2007 awards website.

Please note submission deadline for the awards this year was midnight, February 26th, 2007.

The awards will be presented on Tuesday, May 1st, 2007, at the 5th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference Awards and Trade Show, in Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Green Roof PHOTO EXPO ran from February 21-23, 2007, at the Brisbane Technology Park Conference Centre, Miles Platting Road, Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane, Australia, and was an opportunity to TEST YOUR GREEN ROOF MARKET IN AUSTRALIA. North American and European companies wishing to develop business connections in Australia and New Zealand were offered an economical way to do so.

It was via a sponsored poster at the Green Roof Photographic Exhibition, to accompany the Green Roofs for Australia two-day conference (see below). The Photo Expo featured 100 full-color, large-scale posters depicting some of the world's best examples of green roofs (mostly in Europe and North America) along with company product and service descriptions.

The Brisbane Technology Park conference centre entrance in Miles Platting Road, Eight Mile Plains, about 12 kilometres south of down-town Brisbane.

The Brisbane Technology Park conference centre venue is capable of seating 400 to 900 attendees and exhibiting 100 green roof photo displays 1m x 2m. Twelve exhibitor display booths were available in the foyer of the conference centre. Cost of sponsoring each poster (1 metre wide by 2 metres deep) was A$290 (plus GST in Australia) or US$225 or 175 Euros. The sponsor only had to email three to five high-quality digital images and about 500 words about the case study and greenroof service, product or system (by February 1, 2007, with full payment).

Green Roofs for Healthy Australian Cities then provided:

• A professional design according to a common theme.

• An email to the sponsor for proofing and approval of the design and caption (to be completed before February 10, 2007).

• Supply of a 1m x 2m full-color poster for the exhibition.

• Hire and mounting of a display stand for the poster.

• A business card holder for each poster, so that the sponsor's business cards (at least 500 to be supplied by each sponsor) can be available for attendees.

Inclusion of the poster pictures and text and sponsor's full contact details in a CD of proceedings to be provided to each person attending the Green Roofs for Australia conference. The CD will also be contained in a front cover envelope in the printed conference proceedings to be sold to people not attending the conference.

Storage and subsequent use of the posters in other Australian cities in 2007 (an estimated subsequent audience of about 3,000 prospective members of Green Roofs for Healthy Australian Cities).

Display on the Green Roofs for Healthy Australian Cities website: www.greenroofs.org.au.

Green Roof ATRIUM DISPLAYS:

Twelve Atrium exhibitor displays were also available at the Green Roofs for Australia Conference and the Green Roof Photo Expo. Each was one metre deep by 3 metres long, with naming board and photo display panels. Cost was A$1,500 per display stand, plus GST if applicable (US$1,125 or 910 Euros).

The two halls on the right have a capacity of 900 people, seated conference style. The left hand hall is for the Green Roof Photo Expo. Twelve exhibitor display stands at 1m deep x 3m wide are in the foyer.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to highlight your products and services to the Australian and New Zealand markets! Learn more on the website www.greenroofs.org.au, and contact Geoff Wilson, Founder and Director of Green Roofs for Healthy Australian Cities, to become a part of this exciting event at: geoff@nettworx.info.

Call for Papers and Registration: Case study papers on Australian green roofs were invited for Green Roofs for Australia, a two-day event being organized in Brisbane on February 22 and 23, 2007. The event is organized by the newly-formed Green Roofs for Healthy Australian Cities. It will be held in the Brisbane Technology Park conference centre, Miles Platting Road, Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is supported by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities-North America, and Green Roofs for Sustainable Cities (NZ).

Confirmed speakers so far are:

Cr Campbell Newman, Lord Mayor of Brisbane, who will open the two day event and outline the importance of green roofs to Australian cities.

Steven W Peck, Founder and President of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities-North America, in Toronto, Canada. He will outline the rapid North American business expansion in green roof technologies and their potential benefits for both municipal governments and for communities.

Logan Whitelaw, Founder and Director of Green Roofs for Sustainable Cities (NZ), and Planning Consultant, Meridian Planning Consultants Limited., Mt Eden, New Zealand. He will outline the policy framework of green roof development in cities.

Geoff Wilson, Founder and Director of Green Roofs for Healthy Australian Cities, and President of the Urban Agriculture Network-Western Pacific. He will outline the small business opportunities now emerging in food from the roof technologies. Publisher's Note: Read Geoff's Guest Feature from October/November 2006, and his November/December 2005 Guest Feature Article entitled, "The next profit frontier for green roof companies is…
FOOD FROM THE ROOF."

Josh Kidd, Secretary of Green Roofs for Healthy Australian Cities, and green roof consultant with Bligh Tanner Pty Ltd., structural and water engineering consultants. He will outline the specifications required of green roofs in Australia. Publisher's Note: Read Josh's January 2006 article on his student thesis entitled, "Optimum Green Roof for Brisbane."

Dr. Raelene Mibus, Lecturer, South West Institute of TAFE, Warrnambool, Victoria, who will speak on the business opportunities for hardy Australian native Australian plants, especially wildflowers, on green roofs in Australia and overseas.

John Stephens real estate valuer from Brisbane, who will talk on the valuing of rooftops for both green roofs and for food from the roof. He is the first real estate valuer to specialise in this field.

Speakers presenting Australian and New Zealand green roof case studies will be most welcome. The two-day event will have a pictorial display of about 100 poster case studies of the most innovative green roof projects of North America, Europe and Asia - see above.

Inquiries about the Green Roofs for Australia two-day event can be made with Geoff Wilson Geoff@nettworx.info. Learn more at the website, and register for the event and to pay a 25% deposit on this registration to assure a place.

GO TO MENU HEADING "CONFERENCE REGISTRATION" TO PAY DEPOSIT.

WHAT: Green Drinks NYC ~ Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 100 or so New Yorkers who are interested in exploring all things green and sustainable meet at different fabulous locations around the city. It’s a great chance to mix with other green-minded folks, share info and make new friends. Open to everyone.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 13, 2007. 6 – 10pm.

WHERE: A different place each month. “The Park” 118 10th Ave at 18th St. in THE RED ROOM, downstairs in the back ~ New York City ~ see website for directions. $10 suggested donation ~ but bring your electricity bill, sign up for wind power and get free admission!

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway, taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

! STATUS: Informal, self-organizing network. Every month since July, 2001. Average attendance: 100.

GLOBAL: London | Berlin | Bristol | Bath | Canberra | Hamburg | Munich | Oxford | Reading | Warsaw | Tokyo | Washington, DC | Peterborough | San Francisco | Chicago | Sacramento | New York City | Providence | Twin Cities | Portland, OR | Seattle | Houston ~ 129 cities worldwide!

A Green Roofs Event was held in New York City on February 8, 2007 entitled "Green Roofs Green New York Workshop" co-presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Green Engineering Project Construction, and Earth Pledge. The Workshop was held from 8am - 12pm at The American-Scandinavian Foundation, Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY.

Green roofs are sprouting up across the rooftops of New York City bringing color, green space and environmental benefits. Green roofs cover as much as 65% of city roofscapes in Germany, but still are a relatively new phenomena in New York City. Why? Learn from local experts about the benefits that green roofs provide to both the community and the building owner. Discover how we can work together to make green roofs part of the standard building practices. Green roofs – the ultimate in sustainable roofing.

Tuition Cost for this workshop $65 USD, and Continuing Education Credits were available for this workshop. Opening Remarks: Scott M. Stringer, Manhattan Borough President.

Presenters included: Jennifer Sprout of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities; Leslie Hoffman of Earth Pledge; Dorothy Wasiak of GEPC Corp.; Daniel Bowman Simon of The Gaia Institute; Wayne Quartin of Henry Company; and Melissa of Muroff, Roofscapes, Inc.

For more information click here, or contact Dorothy Wasiak - Phone: 917.250.9776; Email: dorothy@gepccorp.com.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities offered Green Roof Design Courses in January 2007 on the following dates:

Charlotte, NC Green Roof Infrastructure Design & Installation 201 Course on February 2: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Hampton Inn - Uptown Charlotte, 530 East 2nd Street, Charlotte, NC. Trainer: Bill Foley

Austin, TX Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course (2nd Ed.) on February 15: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Courtyard by Marriott Austin Central, 5660 North IH 35, Austin, TX. Trainer: Bill Foley

Richmond, VA Green Roof Design 201 Course on January 26: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - at McGuire Woods LLP, One James Center, 901 East Cary Street 2nd floor, Richmond. Trainer: Bill Foley

Orlando, FL Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course on January 21: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm - at USCC's 15th Annual Conference at Wyndham Orlando Resort. Trainer: Patrick Carey.

The US Composting Council held their 15th Annual Conference & Trade Show on January 21-24, 2007 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, in Orlando, Florida - THE LARGEST COMPOSTING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION IN NORTH AMERICA TARGETED FOR THE COMPOSTING, WOOD WASTE & ORGANICS RECYCLING INDUSTRY.

The Only National Composting Conference and Exhibition Run By And For Composting and Organics Recycling Professionals. Participate in a comprehensive program of workshops, training courses, and educational and technical sessions designed specifically to provide you with the information needed to solve your composting challenges. Looking for the latest information on BMP’s for composting, odor control, marketing, research and evaluation? In need of the latest composting equipment and technologies? The USCC Annual Conference & Trade Show has all the answers you are looking for and much, much more! Through the USCC’s six pre-conference workshops & training seminars and educational sessions presented under six conference tracks you will have the opportunity to attend the most comprehensive composting seminar program available

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities was a Silver Sponsor. For more details on the conference click here - see the Program and Register.

For greenroof related events you could:

Attend the Green Roofs for Healthy Cities “Green Roof Design” Training Course on Sunday, January 21: This introductory training course on green roof infrastructure design presents many of the tools and techniques needed to meet green roof project objectives on schedule, to specification, and within budget. The training will enhance your skills in understanding the performance criteria of different green roof elements, and understanding the major design principles for a successful green roof project.

Course Instructor: Haven Kiers is a Landscape Architect with a lifelong passion for green roofs, and the Greenroofs.com Design Editor - read her "Chic Sustainability" column here.

Attend Track 3. COMPOST USE, GREEN BUILDING, SUSTAINABILITY & BIOREMEDIATION on Monday, January 22:

1:45 GREEN ROOFS, GREEN BUILDING CONCEPTS & SUSTAINABILITY
• Green Roofs and the Use of Compost in the Growing Media. Jennifer Sprout, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Toronto, Ontario (Read Jennifer's article here on Greenroofs.com: july 2006 - Green Roof Industry Meets in Boston for Biggest Green Roof Conference Yet!) and Rick Buist, Landsource Organix Ltd.,Ontario, Canada

• Green Building Starts from the Soil Up. Literally. Jennifer Appel, Landsculpture & Design, Inc. Houston, Texas (Read Jennifer's articles here on Greenroofs.com: may 2006 - Perlite on Green Roofs and june 2004 - How to Build an Intensive Residential Green Roof)

• Linking Renewable Energy and Organic Waste Management and Carbon Credits. Scott Subler, Environmental Credit Corp, State College, PA

• Biotown, USA – A Systems Approach to Locally Grown Energy, Agriculture and the Environment. Mark W. Jenner, Biomass Rules, Greenville, IL

For more information, go to www.compostingcouncil.org.

WHAT: Green Drinks NYC ~ Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 100 or so New Yorkers who are interested in exploring all things green and sustainable meet at different fabulous locations around the city. It’s a great chance to mix with other green-minded folks, share info and make new friends. Open to everyone.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 9, 2007. 6 – 10pm.

WHERE: A different place each month. This month at: “HONEY” 243 West 14th Street between 7th and 8th, New York City 10011; phone: 212.620.0077 website: www.honeyny.com ~ $10 suggested donation ~ but bring your electricity bill, sign up for wind power and get free admission!

HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, subway (L,A,C,E,1,2,3), taxi (ok if more than two passengers.)

WHO: Anyone who likes networking and being social.

WHY: Fun, contacts, alcohol, info, gossip, inspiration, business and pleasure.

NEW: Just go up to someone and say "are you green?", and you'll be made welcome.

! STATUS: Informal, self-organizing network. Every month since July, 2001. Average attendance: 100.

GLOBAL: London | Berlin | Bristol | Bath | Canberra | Hamburg | Munich | Oxford | Reading | Warsaw | Tokyo | Washington, DC | Peterborough | San Francisco | Chicago | Sacramento | New York City | Providence | Twin Cities | Portland, OR | Seattle | Houston ~ 129 cities worldwide!