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  • Design of Green Roof Systems

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Because of their many energy-saving and environmental benefits, green roofs are a promising technology for energy-efficient buildings. In a green roof, a layer of vegetation covers the surface of a roof to provide shade, cool indoor and outdoor temperatures, stormwater management, and more. The main components are waterproofing, soil, and plants. This 32 page, 3 hour course covers applications, federal sector potentials, technology performance, development, and outlook. In addition, case studies and systems examples are given.

    Topics:

    • Potential Applications of Greenroofs
    • Barriers to Implementation
    • Benefits and Variations
    • Architectural Criteria
    • Potentials for use in the Federal Sector
    • Where to apply, and what to avoid
    • Installation Procedures for Greenroofs
    • Integrating Greenroofs into existing structures
    • Maintenance Requirements
    • Issues with structure warranties
    • Industry standards
    • Complying with building code
    • Construction and Operating Costs
    • Utility Incentives Programs and Support
    • Case Study
    • Technology Performance, Development, and Outlook

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course:
    Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion


    Intended Audience: civil, energy, environmental, and construction engineers. However, this course could appeal to engineers of other disciplines as well.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy

    Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE
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