Agenda
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Friday, December 8, 2023
8:30 am – 3:30 pm CST
Presented by: Mary Ann Uhlmann
Early Adopters and Realized Benefits
- A brief history
- Benefits and advantages in today’s urban built environment
Vegetated Green Roof Technology: Types and Purpose
- Building-integrated stormwater management
- Energy-wise roofing system
- Rooftop farm
- Therapeutic green view
- Urban garden space
Components and Layout Configurations
- Common components to all systems
- Common layout configurations
- Understanding type-specific layouts and components
Design and Site Issues
- Building structural issues affecting design and performance
- Site considerations for all vegetated green roof types
- Issues surrounding a vegetated green roof retrofit
- Understanding the implications of design decisions for a ‘living’ system
Design for Specific Outcomes
- Maintenance efficiency and safety
- Plant and soil media design considerations for stormwater management
- Effective energy efficient component configurations
- Food production soil media blends
- Therapeutic green view plant palettes
- Design considerations for interactive rooftop gardens
Construction and Logistics
- Material storage and loading challenges
- Understanding the implications of construction scheduling and delays
- Specifications regarding installer experience/certifications
- Logistical decisions impacting project success
- Planting techniques vital to successful plant establishment
- Soil media compaction aversion methods
Expectations of a Successful Project
- Examples of thriving vegetated green roof projects
- Methods to monitor performance
- Expected ROI timeline
Webinar Instructions
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA:
6.0 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
LA CES:
6.0 HSW PDHs
International Code Council:
.6 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA),
6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Mary Ann Uhlmann
Founder of the Urban Horticulture Consulting, LLC
Ms. Uhlmann is an environmental horticulturist, accredited green roof professional, certified permaculture practitioner and certified sustainable landscape professional. Her firm, Urban Horticulture Consulting, provides green infrastructure planning, training, and asset management. Over the past 19 years, she has been a passionate advocate for green infrastructure education and policy making. Based in Marietta, Georgia, her projects include green roof design, assessments and remediation, maintenance protocol development, FLL compliance testing and the development of public outreach programs. Recent speaking engagements include The Little Rock Sustainability Conference, P80 Global Summit, and The Green Infrastructure Foundation Seattle Design Charette.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Designing and Constructing Vegetated Roofs
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the benefits and types of vegetated roofs, their components and layout configurations, design and site issues, construction and logistics, and expectations of a successful project.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able summarize the benefits of vegetated roofs in today’s urban built environment and explain how stormwater management and energy conservation goals can be addressed by vegetated roofs.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify common components and layout configurations of vegetated roofs, and they will be able to discuss structural issues affecting design and performance and site considerations for all vegetated green roof types.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss design specifications for vegetated roof design for specific outcomes, including stormwater management, energy efficiency, or aesthetic/therapeutic green-view goals.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss vegetated roof construction and logistics, and they will be able to define the parameters of a successful project.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with renewal energy projects
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/07/2026
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.
