Special Topics Seminar on Green Roofs and Living Walls

An activity framed within the University of Calgary’s Energy Research Strategy, “Energy Innovations for Today and Tomorrow” Dr. Maureen Connelly will be on campus to share her experiences in “Interdisciplinary Research at BCIT’s Centre for Architectural Ecology: Collaborations in Green Roofs and Living Walls.” Summary Green or vegetated roofs are viable green building technology with numerous applications and benefits. Related research includes, but is not limited to: Improved understanding of the value and benefits of incorporating living architecture into the built environment Encouraging continued improvement of living architecture through a widely recognized standard of practice Informing and aligning with the ongoing development of other high-performance rating systems, including LEED, Sustainable Sites, One Planet Communities, etc. Dr. Connelly will be in Calgary as part of a research charette for the Vegetated Roof Replacement Project on Calgary’s Municipal Hall. For more information and to register go to: http://ucalgaryeesspeakerseries.eventbrite.ca

Location:

Gallery Hall – Taylor Family Digital Library

Speaker:

Dr. Maureen Connelly is the Director for the Centre of Architectural Ecology, School of Construction and Environment British Columbia Institute of Technology

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/special-topics-seminar-green-roofs-and-living-walls