Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Education Program

Green Roof Professional (GRP) Training in Washington June 7th to 10th

With the National Capital Region providing a variety of incentives for green roof infrastructure, demand for Green Roof Professionals has never been greater! Now more than ever, it’s time to get the designation that proves you’re familiar with green roof benefits, design, implementation and technology. Join more than 500 accredited GRPs and distinguish yourself in the marketplace by adding this green building credential to your professional qualifications. The following courses are recommended training for GRP candidates preparing to write the accreditation exam.

DC GREEN ROOF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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Course Date
Design 101 Jun 7th
Design & Installation 201 Jun 8th
Waterproofing & Drainage 301 Jun 9th
Plants & Growing Media 401 Jun 10th

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Green Jobs Grant Funding Available

Funding is available for Maryland residents through the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation to cover the cost of tuition. Contact GRHC to learn more.

 

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Courses

Tuition for each course includes 100-page course manual.

Green Roof Design 101 (2nd Ed.)
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.

Green Roof Design and Installation 201
An immensely practical course that provides participants with in-depth information on the multitude of green roof implementation issues from first client meetings through scheduling, insurance and permit issues, site analysis, construction considerations and more.

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.

Green Roof Plants and Growing Media 401
Provides participants with an overview of plants and growing media design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies.

GRHC is registered continuing education provider with GBCI, AIA CES, APLD, LA CES and RCI.

Testimonials

101"This course was informative, useful, and easy to understand."
-Kyle Jensen, Kyle Jensen Architect/Aquafiber Technologies Corporation

201"This course is very informative with regard to the technical aspects of the green roof construction process as well as providing a sound economic and ecological argument for the use of this technology."
-Bruce Zaretsky, Zaretsky and Associates,Inc.

301"The course did a great job of bringing the two sides of the discipline together. As a landscape architect, it was invaluable to hear how waterproofing and roofing experts view the drainage and waterproofing of green roofs."
- Dawn Easterday, ASLA, RLA, LEED,Senior Project Manager / Landscape Architect, Belt Collins Hawaii Ltd.

401"Personally, coming from the waterproofing side of the industry, the 401 course was enlightening and provided necessary information that all green roof practitioners should possess."
- Tim Barrett, Barrett Roofing