A green roof is a common term used for a roof that is covered with a special system of membranes and materials, culminating in a top layer of vegetation. Sometimes called vegetation roofs, eco-roofs, or living roofs, green roofs are usually topped off with a variety of slow growing grasses and plants native to the geographical area of the building.
This course will provide a foundational understanding of vegetative roofing systems, discussing the advantages of green roofing and explaining concepts of structure, layers, water management, plant selection and maintenance. At the end of this course you should be able to:
+ Understand the history behind green roofs, as well as their place in modern roof design.
+ List multiple advantages of green roofing systems.
+ Understand the unique construction aspects of green roofs.
+ Recognize the basic components, or layers, of a green roofing system.
+ Understand the maintenance requirements of green roofs.
Wesley E. Donahue, Ph.D., PE, PLS, PMP, 6σ Black Belt (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), is the course Master Instructor. Formerly, he was the director of Penn State Management Development, a self-supporting provider of education and training services to business and industry clients around the world. Before joining Penn State, he was co-founder and executive vice president of a manufacturing and specialty engineering firm; manager of corporate development and international manager of technology for a Fortune 200 company; and, professional associate of a worldwide provider of technical management professional services.
