Live Webinar – Vegetative Roofing Systems

AIA Triangle Virtual Program

Sponsored by

Vegetative Roofing Systems

Thursday, July 16 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm  | 1 HSW credit

AIA Member/AIAT Annual Sponsor: $0 | Non-member: $20

Online Meeting

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

(Deadline to register July 16 at 10:00 am)

Link to online meeting will be emailed to registrants

PROGRAM

This one-hour session will cover the history, purpose, benefits, components, installation and code considerations of vegetative roofing systems. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the use of vegetative roofs, their environmental benefits, as well as their durability. All common system types are covered as well as detailed information on the components which are part of a vegetative roof assembly.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Participants will discover the history of vegetative roofs as well as reasons for their use in current construction practices
• Participants will evaluate and understand the definition of storm water management and the role vegetative roofs can play in reducing storm water runoff
• Participants will assess and understand the urban heat island effect and the role vegetative and other roof types can accomplish heat island mitigation
• Participants will calculate wind and structural design of the roof top and the considerations to be made when deciding on incorporation of a vegetative roof.

PRESENTED BY:

Chris Petrangeli is a member of the Scarlette Group, which is a manufacturers representative group for commercial and infrastructure products. The Scarlette Group proudly represents a number of diverse product offerings including Versico Roofing, Aerix lightweight cellular concrete, Drexel Metals, Speedview interior design, and a few others. With an office in Concord, NC, our local team is able to serve both North and South Carolina markets. Chris Petrangeli specifically represents those manufacturers through architectural consulting work, providing resources to firms in NC and SC, and assisting on roofing specification questions or design considerations.