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Workshops

Workshops: Tuesday, 26 May 2009, afternoon

The practice-oriented workshops will see certified green roof experts, designers, landscape architects, landscape contractors, plant experts and delegates of municipal authorities from Europe, Asia and North America sharing their knowledge and answering questions and queries put forward by participants.

Workshop 1: The Planning, Installation and maintenance of Green Roofs

This workshop will provide participants with a profound knowledge of planning and installing green roofs – from the simplest garage landscaping to a 30,000 m² landscaped park.

Topics:

Basic green roof planning: roof construction and vegetation technology
Plant selection: biodiversity, quality criteria and production
Installation and maintenance of green roofs – field experiences
Promotion and marketing of green roofs in the private and public sector
Insurance questions and fire prevention

Workshop 2: An International Comparison of Funding and Support Programmes for Green Roofs

This workshop will provide an overview of political incentives in Germany and on an international level. The main findings of the workshop will be included in a "Best Mode of Practices-Guideline for Local Authorities".

Topics:

Incentive programme for green roofs – a review of 30 years of application
Key criteria for municipal green roof support programmes
The effect of green roofs on urban ecology
Evaluation of municipal programmes: meeting ecological targets, economic efficiency, management costs, continuity, easy application