Oakland Green Roof Market Development Symposium

Oakland Green Roof Market Development Symposium
February 9, 2006
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Architects, and the Roof Consultants Institute as a provider of Continuing Professional Education programs. This symposium is equivalent to 3.5 professional credits. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs. Local case studies will be featured and afternoon focus group sessions will allow attendees the chance to identify with relevant city officials the local research needs and obstacles to implementation. Input gathered from participants of this workshop will help guide the further development of green roof policy options in the Oakland area.

Tuition Cost for this one-day workshop and reception is $195. Attendees also receive a complimentary one-year individual membership to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. This membership includes two publications, a monthly e-newsletter, a listing in our Green Roof Professional Directory and more.

Who Should Attend:Landscape Architects Architects Horticulturists Urban Planners Roofing Consultants & Contractors Building Developers, Owners and Managers Environmental Scientists, Academics and Researchers Policy Makers and EPA representatives

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Institute of Architects, and the Roof Consultants Institute as a provider of Continuing Professional Education programs. This symposium is equivalent to 3.5 professional credits. The workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs. Local case studies will be featured and afternoon focus group sessions will allow attendees the chance to identify with relevant city officials the local research needs and obstacles to implementation. Input gathered from participants of this workshop will help guide the further development of green roof policy options in the Oakland area.

AIA Members receive a $25 discount off the regular registration fee.

For more information: Jennifer Philp jphilp@greenroofs.org