elcome to our professional development program! Since 2003 we have focused our efforts on developing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to developing core full day training courses to support the development of the Green Roof Industry in North America. We are proud to have launched our new Green Roof Professional (GRP) designation in Atlanta on June 5th at our Seventh Annual Conference, Awards, and Trade Show. More than one hundred experts have worked to develop the GRP accreditation, and assemble the most recent information on green roof design, installation and maintenance best practices.
To view our course schedule or to register for a course click here.
The following courses have been provided to thousands of building industry professionals across North America.
Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Program
- Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course (GRP Program)
Green Roof Design 101 introduces participants to the numerous public and private benefits of green roofs and presents many of the tools and techniques needed to meet your green roof project objectives. Participants will learn about major design principles, types of green roof products and systems and their relevance, and the professions and competencies that are necessary for a successful green roof project.
Tuition: $449
- Green Roof Design & Installation 201 (GRP Program)
Green Roof Design and Installation 201 is immensely practical course that provides participants with an in-depth information on the multitude of green roof implementation issues from the first client meetings through scheduling, insurance and permit issues, site analysis, construction considerations, sub contracting, building a qualified project team, post construction maintenance and more.
Tuition: $449
- Green Roof Waterproofing & Drainage 301 (GRP Program)
Green Roof Waterproofing and Drainage 301 presents an overview of the many tools and techniques needed to meet green roof waterproofing and drainage project objectives. This includes: understanding waterproofing and drainage terminology for better communication with the various professions involved, understanding waterproofing and drainage assemblies and systems, an overview of major design principles, Best Management Practices and a review of the professions and competencies required for delivering a successful green roof project.
Tuition: $449
- Green Roof Plants & Growing Media 401 (GRP Program)
The Green Roof Plants and GrowingMedia 401 course provides participants with an overview of plants and growing media design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. In addition to establishing design and implementation best management practices, the course covers the principles of plant physiology and soil sciences as they apply to green roofs, identifies applications of various plant and growing media, teaches the technical requirements for growing media and plant life and gives an understanding of the potential implementation issues related to plant care and growing media contamination.
Tuition: $449
Other Courses and Workshops
- Green Walls 101: Introduction to Systems and Design
Green Walls 101 is the first green wall course presented by GRHC. Developed through an industry committee with technical peer review from various design professionals, this course presents an overview of the many 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.
Tuition: $449
- Ecological Design for Green Roofs
Ecological Design for Green Roofs is a specialized course that teaches participants how they can achieve maximum biodiversity benefits from their green roof project and covers such topics as how to design a green roof to support native flora and fauna and provides case studies that illustrate these principles.
Tuition: $179
- Green Roof Policy Workshop
This half-day workshop is designed for government and non-governmental organizations interested in implementing green roof policies and incentives at the local, regional or state level. The importance and benefits of green roofs are discussed and several successful case studies are presented as the basis for discussion.
Tuition: $179
- Green Infrastructure Workshop
This half day seminar will provide attendees with a review of various vegetative technologies in urban areas (i.e. green walls, roofs, urban forests, rain gardens), present the latest research on their many performance benefits, and showcase a variety of leading edge policy and program developments in cities such as Chicago, Seattle, New York and Toronto that support the greening of our cities. Ideal for policy makers and other advocates of urban greenery.
Tuition: $179
The Green Roof Professional (GRP) designation was established by a multi-disciplinary committee of subject matter experts who met in 2007 to identify the critical knowledge and skills needed for the professional designation.
Please consider becoming a Green Roof Professional (GRP) and take full advantage of this new green building credential. Our first GRP exam was offered on June 5, 2009 in Atlanta at the 7th Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference Awards and Trade Show.
To learn more about Green Roof Professional (GRP) accreditation click here.
To view the Course Schedule or to Register for a course click here.
For course descriptions, see Education Program sub-menu links at left.
For a study guide for the accreditation exam, click here
If you cannot attend a course but would like to purchase a Course Manuals please visit the Green Infrastructure Store.
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