Course Description and Credit Information


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Course Description:

This course is designed for Landscape architects who want to stay up-to-date on the latest trending news on green roofs. Green roofs, also known as living roofs or vegetative roofs, are a type of roofing system that incorporates vegetation and other natural elements to improve the sustainability and environmental performance of buildings. The course will cover the latest research, case studies, and best practices for designing, installing, and maintaining green roofs. Topics will include the benefits of green roofs, such as reducing energy consumption, improving air quality, and creating habitats for wildlife. The course will also explore the challenges and opportunities associated with green roofs, such as costs, maintenance, and zoning regulations. Upon completion of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of the latest trends and developments in green roofs and be able to apply this knowledge to their work.

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will learn some of the top trending topics in the profession.
2. Participants will learn some of the latest research regarding the Green roofs.
3. Participants will understand the benefits of the Green roofs.
4. Participants will learn various ways of using green roofs to solve environmental problems.

 

General Course Information

Credits

2.5 CEU/CE/PDH/CH

HSW

Yes

Format

PDF files that can be downloaded and audio files that read the PDF content if you prefer audio. 

Presenter

Industry Expert

 

US State Approvals

LA CES Approved

Yes

States: AK, AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MI, MO, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Yes

North Carolina

Yes

Florida

Yes

New York
***Each licensee is responsible for determining if this course meets the state requirements

***

GA, MI, and MN  
**Explanation: There is no process to get courses pre-approved in your state, but there should be no issues getting this course approved.
If not approved, we will exchange it for another course or provide a full refund.

Yes
**See explanation

 

Canada Provinces and Territories

British Columbia

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Ontario

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Course curriculum

    1. Urban green roofs provide habitat for migrating and breeding birds and their arthropod prey

    2. Urban green roofs provide habitat for migrating and breeding birds and their arthropod prey

    1. BUILDING CARBON NEUTRAL CITIES THROUGH GREEN ROOFS

    2. BUILDING CARBON NEUTRAL CITIES THROUGH GREEN ROOFS

    1. Comparing the hydrological performance of an irrigated native vegetation green roof with a conventional Sedum spp. green roof in New York City

    2. Comparing the hydrological performance of an irrigated native vegetation green roof with a conventional Sedum spp. green roof in New York City

    1. Green Roofs as Urban Ecosystems: Ecological Structures, Functions, and Services

    2. Green Roofs as Urban Ecosystems: Ecological Structures, Functions, and Services

    1. Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents

    2. Green roofs are worth the cost for urban residents

    1. The Benefits of Green Roofs

    2. The Benefits of Green Roofs

About this course

  • $67.47
  • 17 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of audio content
  • PDF content available to download