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Green Walls 101 was developed through an industry committee with technical peer review from various design professionals. It was recently updated with new technical information. The course presents an overview of the different types of green wall systems, and the many related tools and techniques needed to satisfy your green wall project objectives. You will learn how to identify green wall costs and benefits, different types of products and performance criteria, major design principles, and how to avoid the types of mistakes that might lead to an unsuccessful project. Randy Sharp is a principal with Sharp & Diamond Landscape Architecture in Vancouver, B.C. He is a recognized expert on green walls, having consulted in projects such as the YVR Canada Line, Van Dusen Botanical Garden, and the award-winning Vancouver Public Aquarium living wall. INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT FOR BUILDINGS AND SITES As peak oil increases the cost of food production and transportation, the economics of urban agriculture will continue to improve steadily. This course – the first of its kind in North America, launched in December 2010 – recognizes the enormous potential of rooftop urban agriculture. It provides information on multiple approaches to growing food on rooftops through design and maintenance principles, and case studies drawn from across North America. Learn about: • The diversity of physical applications of urban agriculture and the growing technologies that apply; The social, environmental and economic benefits of urban agriculture and rooftop farming; The governance, personnel and economic options for implementing urban agriculture and rooftop farming systems and operations; The conditions that lead to a successful urban agriculture project; Strategies for overcoming common challenges associated with developing an urban agriculture/rooftop farming project; and, Basic installation and maintenance principles. • • Jeffrey L. Bruce, GRP, FASLA, LEED, ASIC, president, Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company, and chair, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (8:30 a.m. – 12 noon) ( 3.5 CEUs) Developed jointly by GRHC and American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) committee members, this course provides technical and economic information on the design and performance of an integrated site and building water management system based on the net-zero water concept. This approach promises to significantly reduce the consumption of potable water in buildings, reduce discharge to municipal waste water systems, and save on municipal energy by reducing the amount of potable water treated at municipal facilities. The recognition of the connection between water management and energy conservation is emerging as a new opportunity in integrated management systems. Key concepts and terminology are illustrated by case studies and demonstration projects which identify issues and opportunities associated with costs and benefits, design and engineering practices, installation and maintenance requirements, and efficiency and performance. INTRODUCTION TO ROOFTOP URBAN AGRICULTURE • • • Keith Agoada founded Sky Vegetables in 2008 upon graduation from the Wisconsin Business School after winning a competition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and second prize in the state-wide competition for Wisconsin for the Sky Vegetables business plan. Over the past four years Keith has gained hands-on experience and researched and visited many of the United States’ top urban agriculture projects. Keith Agoada, Sky Vegetables (12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.) ( 3.5 CEUs) CITIESALIVE DELEGATES SAVE UP TO $100 ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES. http://www.decorcable.com http://www.decorcable.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Summer 2011

Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Summer 2011
Contents
Water Worries
Cities Re-Imagined
Design Strategies for Wild Bees
Special Section: Cities Alive 2011 Conference Guide
Thin Flats
Sky Island at the Visionaire
Welcome New Members
New Corporate Members
Professional Calendar
Seven-Year Pitch

Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Summer 2011