Courses

This three-session course, presented over three Saturdays by Green Roof Infrastructure (GRIN) and led by Dr. Christine Thuring with expert contributors, offers a comprehensive overview of green roofs as multifunctional systems for projects ranging from buildings to garden sheds. Green roofs support biodiversity (including salmon and wild bees), manage stormwater, insulate and protect structures, reduce urban heat, and help suppress fire.

Through lectures, discussions, and collaborative project reviews, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to design, install, and maintain green roofs, grounded in a solid understanding of their performance and benefits. The course delivers leading-edge information on design details, construction, and implementation based on current best practices—both industry-wide and specific to Vancouver.