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2024 Highlights: Building Green Infrastructure
In 2024, green roof training, policy achievements, and events thrived. Notable milestones include new GRIMP certifications, expanded professional development, record event attendance, and key partnerships, culminating in the CitiesAlive 20th anniversary in Toronto. Programs and training continue to strengthen urban resilience and sustainable design across North America.
CitiesAlive 2024: Celebrate 20 Years of Green Innovation!
Join us at CitiesAlive 2024 in Toronto from November 6-9 for keynotes, masterclasses, and networking. Explore green roof and solar integration through new courses. Register early, and check upcoming symposiums and events for further professional development.
New Green Roof Solar Integration Course Launched Along With the Summer Sale
GRHC has launched CitiesAlive 20th anniversary in toronto nov. 6-9 with a July 31st early bird rate; a new green roof solar pv integration design course online, and released its summer sale on water courses.
Integrating Sustainability Through Education, Awards, and Professional Development
The Green Roofs for Healthy Cities update highlights new training courses, awards submissions, upcoming events, certifications, and new members in the green roof industry, emphasizing integration, innovation, and professional development opportunities.
Industry Update: Training, Winter Sale, Plans for 2024, And More
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities celebrates a successful 2023, promoting green roofs and inspiring community initiatives. As they enter 2024's Legacy year, the focus is on recognizing pioneering cities, fostering collaboration, and planning for a sustainable urban future.
Advancing Green Roofs: Latest Training, Policy Guide, and Events Update
Discover cutting-edge green roof training, policy guides, and water-focused courses at the Living Architecture Academy. Get 20% off water-related content until October 31st. Explore upcoming conferences and meet emerging professionals in green roof research.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities: New Hands-On Training, Online Resources, and Policy Guide for a Sustainable Future
Discover the latest developments in green roof training with new in-person and online programs, along with a comprehensive policy resource manual. Learn how to create sustainable green spaces for a greener future.
GRHC Launches Regional Grey to Green Conferences Across North America
An update on new industry developments including new trainings, conferences, and more.
GRHC Launches Professional Development Sale
This article provides an overview of events, professional training, new Green Roof Professionals, new members, and a Buyers Guide.
In Memory of Edward O. Wilson, A Biophilic Pioneer
Edward O. Wilson gave meaning to Eric Fromm’s term “biophilia” and his many contributions will continue to shape the design world for decades to come.
Musings on a Fully Mature Green Roof Market
Ed Snodgrass, a true pioneer in the green roof industry, shares his vision of what it means to have a fully mature green roof market.
CitiesAlive 2022: The Homecoming, Green Infrastructure & Water in a Changing Climate
CitiesAlive 2022 in Philadelphia in November affords us an opportunity to get together, in a homecoming after two years away. We will explore the many facets of living architecture and water management in our changing climate.