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Two of the world’s leading authorities and trail-blazers for green roofs Wolfgang Ansel (International Green Roof Association) and Dusty Gedge (Livingroofs.org) will be addressing the World Green Roof Congress. The two-day programme will present expert keynote speakers representing more than ten countries including the USA, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the UK.
Organised by CIRIA in partnership with Livingroofs.org, the 2008 World Green Roof Congress is the first event of it kind to showcase green roofs in the UK. Day one of the congress offers an overview of green roof implementation, application and benefits and highlights successful projects in the UK and around the world; day two provides insight with work streams on green roof performance and lifecycle implementation. The congress will highlight latest innovations, research and practice to support the effective delivery of green roofs.
The World Green Roof Congress will take place on 17-18th September 2008, One Bishops Square, London. For registration, programme and speaker details, visit www.worldgreenroofcongress.com or contact CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP; tel: 020 7549 3300; email: enquiries@ciria.org
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For further press information email press@ciria.org or contact James Milne, CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP
Conference Sponsors: Dow Hyperlast; Alumasc Exterior Building
Products Ltd; Bauder Ltd; Flag UK Ltd; English Partnerships; Environment Agency;
Icopal; ABG Ltd; Knight Asphalte; Sarnafil; Liquid Plastics; Environmental
Sustainable Solutions; Building for Nature; Hertalan UK Ltd
Conference supporters: Greater London Authority; EFB; IGRA;
CIWEM; GRHC; Allen & Overy LLP
About CIRIA
CIRIA is a member-owned organisation that works with the construction industry, government and academia to provide performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries.
It was founded in 1960 and currently engages with around 500 subscribing organisations. Activities include collaborative projects, networking, publishing, workshops, seminars and conferences. About 40 projects are run at any one time, about 100 events are staged every year, and 20 books published per annum.
About livingroofs.org
LivingroofsLivingroofs.org is a non-profit organisation established to promote,
advise upon and seek research into green roofs and similar structures within
the context of urban and rural regeneration. It does not provide green roofs
products but can provide the following services:
• Professional independent advice on green roofs through its contacts
with consultants and the green roof industry.
• Independent consultants for specific projects/themes.
• Strategic reports on how green roofs can play a real role in terms
of sustainability in urban regeneration areas, local and regional authority
plans etc.
• An online resource for researchers, planners, developers, regeneration
professionals, ecologists, engineers and others;
• An online resource of current and past research documentation on green
roofs;
• A portfolio of successful green roof projects, with information on
their cost and construction;
• Signposts to key green roof system manufacturers, products and green
roof resources;
• Provide tours of green roofs in London [in particular the Canary Wharf
area] for interested parties.
• Speakers at conferences and events regarding green roofs and similar
features in terms of urban regeneration and sustainability.