Green Roofs For Healthy Cities Denver

Green roofs for healthy cities the industry association for professionals working in the green roof and wall industry is excited to announce the launch of citiesalive virtual from october 21 23 2020.

Green roofs for healthy cities denver.

Earn up to 7 5 continuing education professional development hours per course. Licensed roofing contractors will need to obtain licenses in lawn irrigation and green roof installation to build green roofs. Denver green roof initiative details. Green roofs for healthy cities awards of excellence program has changed.

Green roofs for healthy cities is pleased to announce the 2020 awards of excellence winners in advance of citiesalive virtual 2020. As a part of the mission to advocate for green roof and wall policy across north america green roofs for healthy cities hosts green roof and wall market development symposia. When existing buildings over 25 000 square feet replace their roof they must install a cool roof and select one of the green buildings ordinance compliance options. To reflect the ever evolving nature of the green roof and wall industry we have made some changes to our annual awards program to better reflect the current state and values of the industry.

We feel that a big part of excellence should be performance and as such we. The energy program is one compliance option. Submissions in seven categories recognizing accomplishments in design implementation and innovation were awarded by a multidisciplinary team of judges. Now denver is the second u s.

Denver green roof ordinance denver green roof initiated ordinance 300 ballot issue on november 2017 denver election the ordinance was based on toronto s policy but added existing buildings at expansion reroof. What is a symposium. The lawn irrigation and green roof licenses help ensure a high standard of green roof construction by individuals who are skilled in selecting vegetation appropriate for denver s climate and equipping it for successful growth and maintenance going forward long after a green roof installation is complete. City with mandatory green roof legislation and is posed to strengthen its position as a sustainable and resilient city.

Citiesalive virtual 2020 will be showcasing the best in green infrastructure design research and. Green roofs for healthy cities is an approved continuing education provider with usgbc gbci aia ces la ces apld bomi and cnla.