Introduction to Sustainable Roof Technologies

At the conclusion of the course you will be able to: Understand the environmental and economic impacts of sustainable roofs Comprehend the fundamentals of different types of sustainable roofs (i.e. green roofs cool roofs energy harnessing roofs) Recite concepts on how to design a building to limit amount of impermeable areas as well as expand the usefulness of the roof space Comprehend the current limitations of sustainable roofs (i.e. initial costs maintenance) Comprehend the importance of site selection placement and type of sustainable roofing applications