Congress Overview
Background
The World Green Roof Congress (WGRC) brings together leading green roof experts from over ten countries, providing a platform for communicating inspirational case studies, research and policy initiatives. This exciting and respected Congress promotes the implementation and use of green roofs, giving a greater understanding of their benefits while stimulating innovation.
The Congress
Supported by the Greater London Authority, the European Federation of Green Roof Associations, International Green Roof Association, Green Roofs Healthy Cities, CIWEM and Allen & Overy LLP this inspiring Congress promotes the implementation of green roofs providing a greater appreciation of their benefits, through education shifting their implementation from 'quirky' exceptions to the mainstream rule.
Day 1: a practical overview of green roofs, demonstrating their application and showcasing the benefits. There will be a series of inspiring keynote presentations highlighting achievements, both in the UK and overseas.
Day 2: allows delegates to view the evidence supporting the benefits as well as the life cycle of implementing green roofs. The Congress will highlight the latest innovations and research to support the effective delivery of green roofs.
Why you should attend
Green roofs and green walls have the potential to revolutionise building designs, providing environmental and social benefits. Furthermore, whole life costs show that green roofs cost the same or less than conventional roofing and can promote other long-term benefits.
The primary objective of the Congress is to share and disseminate good practice and highlight the implementation of green roofs, demonstrating their contribution to sustainability. Delegates can expect to gain much from attending including:
- an overview, best practice and focused details of green roof implementation
- higher quality urban living, within a challenging regulatory and financial framework
- recognised experts to discuss the opportunities delivered by green roofs
- benefit from case studies and recent research
- an understanding of green roofs in sustainable urban regeneration and climate change adaptation
- inspiring those within the built environment sector to implement green roofs where practical
- provide a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the challenges and progress the implementation of green roofs forward.
Who should attend
- Local authorities
- Clients
- Engineering, Ecological and Environmental Consultants
- Contractors
- Architects
- Landscape Architects
- Manufacturers from the built environment sector
- Other policy and decision makers
Reception hosted by the Greater London Authority
The GLA are delighted to host the World Green Roof Congress pre-registration reception on the 16 September 2008 from 18.00-20.00 at City Hall, London SE1 2AA.
If you wish to attend please indicate on the Congress booking form as places are limited.
The Venue
The two day conference is being held at the prestigious offices of Allen & Overy LLP in Bishopsgate in the heart of the City, which has a series of green tiers, with roof gardens overlooking the plaza below. This green roof building serves two benefits to the Congress:
- A life scale working example of a green roof to educate delegates.
- A superb venue to host the evening reception, complete with exceptional views over the London skyline
We think you will agree that this is the ideal venue to hold the showcase for green roofs in the UK. For directions to the venue visit the travel page.
