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About Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Member-based non-profit industry association established in Mission: To increase the awareness of the economic, social and environmental benefits of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence. Big Sur Source: Fred Ballerini 2009 Award of Excellence Winner (Extensive Residential)

Education Program Four green roof courses plus specialized half-day workshops. New workshops on urban food production and advanced maintenance being launched at CitiesAlive, the 8 th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference this Fall.

Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Program In 2008, sixteen subject matter experts met to develop detailed Occupational Standards for the Green Roof Professional (GRP) designation. These standards form the detailed knowledge requirements for the GRP and establish the basis for the GRP multi- disciplinary, multiple choice exam Occupational Standards Meeting.

Green Roof Professional (GRP) Accreditation Program Enables professionals to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. Improves multi-disciplinary collaboration. Increases customer confidence in green roof technology. Results in better green roof design and installation practices. Protects the industry from the inevitable failures that result from inappropriate design, installation and maintenance practices. Industry-driven, exam-based certification. Launched in June of Now over 350 GRPs in the marketplace.

Presentations from industry leaders on research, policy, design, and product development for green roofs and walls Trade show Training and GRP accreditation testing Green roof and wall tours See to register. Vancouver Convention Centre green roof. Source: Flynn Canada. CitiesAlive: 8 th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference November 30 th to December 3 rd, 2010

Learn about new regulations designed to increase investment in green infrastructure. Meet green roof and wall system manufacturers and installers. Discover sources of funding. Learn design principles and techniques for maximizing the value of your projects. Tour local green roofs and walls. US Tax Court. Source: Barrett Company Living Architecture Regional Symposium April 11 th & 12 th, 2011 – Washington, DC