Creating green roofs

Meeting building design objectives for the environment, sustainability, building use and planning.

The drivers for a green roof can be multifaceted so designing to meet the expectations of the project, the location, and deliver the desired visual finish and ongoing success is critical.

This seminar investigates the motives for including a green roof on a building, and how biodiversity net gain for new developments will impact green roofs in the UK. The content also covers how to create a green roof that meets its purpose, the finishes possible, the different considerations to sustain the vegetation through good component selection and ongoing maintenance.
 

On completion

You will understand where each type of green roof is most suitable, its potential, capabilities, constraints and the fundamental principles that apply to the design of a green roof.