Background
The World Green Roof Congress (WGRC) 2010 brings together leading green roof experts from over ten countries, providing an engaging platform for communicating inspirational case studies, research and policy initiatives. This exciting and respected Congress promotes the delivery of green roofs, providing a greater understanding of their integration into the built environment and provision of multiple benefits.
The Congress
Supported by the Mayor of London, Corporation of London, the European Federation of Green Roof Associations, International Green Roof Association, the UK Green Building Council, New London Architecture, RESET, Allen & Overy LLP and Adnams, this successful Congress will promote the delivery of green roofs providing innovative opportunities to adapt to a changing climate, through sharing experiences and knowledge moving their integration into buildings and development into to the mainstream.
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 share international experiences on the delivery of green roofs, 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 revolutionise building designs, provide green infrastructure and provide environmental and social benefits helping us meet regulatory and environmental drivers as we strive for greater sustainability within a challenging business environment.
The Congress provides a unique opportunity to share and disseminate international good practice and highlight the delivery of green roofs, demonstrating their contribution to sustainability, green infrastructure and ecosystem services. Delegates can expect:
- inspiration on providing high quality urban living, within a challenging regulatory and financial framework
- an overview, best practice and focused details of green roof delivery - recognised national and international experts discussing the opportunities provided by green roofs
- a forum for stakeholders to discuss the challenges of green roof delivery - to benefit from case studies and recent research
- an understanding of the role of green roofs in sustainable urban regeneration and climate change adaptation
- an opportunity to network with key policy and decision makers as well as the supply chain involved in the delivery of green roofs and green walls.
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.
Participating in the Congress
The Congress presents a unique opportunity to promote your organisation and its message to a varied international audience or clients, contractors and consultants. Opportunities for greater involvement include:
- sponsorship packages
- exhibition space
- high profile promotional presentation (for the Congress and Livingroofs.org).
To discuss further please contact Nipa Patel at CIRIA nipa.patel@ciria.org or tel: +44 (0) 207 549 3300.
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.
