$30.00 (student) / $100.00 (register before June 1) / $125.00 (pre registered) / $140.00 (at the door)
How can green roofs lead us to a future of more sustainable cities in the challenging climate of the west? This first annual symposium on green roofs for the western U.S. is perfect for architects, landscape architects, facility managers, policymakers, energy specialists, engineers and horticulturists. This intensive program delves beneath the surface to inform professionals and lay the groundwork to affect policy change in Denver, Colorado and the intermountain west. Topics will include regional green roof plants, design criteria, making the business case for green roofs, policy issues, & how green roofs fit into the big picture.
This full day program will take place at Denver Botanic Gardens and will include:
• Sessions presented by Edmond Snodgrass, co-author of Green Roof Plants, Tom Lipton, storm-water management specialist in Portland OR, Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator at Denver Botanic Gardens
• panel discussions on issues specific to green roofs, green roof and water policies, and/or design
• sessions on policy and the social benefits of green roofs, creative green roof and building design, green roof and drought tolerant plants, and making the business case for green roofs
Denver Botanic Gardens, an urban oasis, is an ideal setting for a green roof symposium. Many of our collections represent hardy, drought tolerant plants well adapted to green roof applications. The Gardens’ own green roof, installed in November 2007, serves as a test site for a new palette of plants for green roofs in the American west. The green roof will be open throughout the day for tours.
Registration is limited, so sign up early! Fee is $125 pre-registered, $140 at the door, $30 for students with valid ID. Includes continental breakfast, box lunch and beverages.
Mitchell and Gates Halls (programs in Mitchell, trade show in Gates)
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