Opportunities for Architects in the UK Green Roofs Industry

Green Roofs 2007 promises to be bigger and better than ever before. No longer thought of as a mere eco-fad, green roofs are fast becoming a mainstream planning and design requirement. It is vital to get to grips with this key issue if you want to retain the ability to compete on a national and global level.

Register at www.ajgreenroofs.co.uk quoting BSEM1 as your reference.

Interact with leading experts and hear how you can harness and reap the benefits of green roofs including: the creation of new outdoor places, enhancing biodiversity, reducing flood risk, providing insulation and improving the aesthetics of cityscapes. Some of the outstanding speakers include:

• Dusty Gedge – a leading light on living roofs, will be providing an overview of the state of the green roof industry in the UK today.
• Dr Alun Rhys-Tarr – will be delivering a breakdown of the installation process of a green roof.
• Liam Foster – focusing on sustainable urban drainage, Liam will be providing a cost analysis of green roofs explaining the financial viability of the technology.
• Mike Wells – will be walking us through the process that lead to green roofs being included in the recent Heart of East Greenwich project, explaining the impact that they will have on the development.