Sustainability from the Top: Blue, White, & Green Roof Benefits

Start Date

05/08/2024

End Date

05/08/2026

Description

This course assesses the urban environmental issues of stormwater runoff and heat islands, and describes how their damaging impacts can be mitigated by blue, white, and green roofs. The considerations and additional benefits of each roof type are also discussed.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Green Roofs
Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Describe the urban environmental issues of stormwater runoff and heat islands, their causes, and their damaging effects.
Explain how blue, white, and green roofs work and their typical components.
Discuss the considerations when selecting blue, white, or green roofs.
List the contributions to sustainability offered by blue, white, and green roofs in reducing stormwater runoff and heat island effects, as well as the additional benefits of each roof system.

Instructors

Brian Kelly

Course Codes

Provider

AEC Daily Corporation

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