Green Roof Conference Nyc

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Green roof conference nyc.

Green roofs or rooftop solar panels add additional load to a roof and its support system. Held annually the state of green roofs in nyc is the only academic green roof conference in new york city that covers all recent science education and policy developments on green roofs. With more than 1 6 billion square feet of rooftops in new york city green roofs and solar panels can help reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Grhc develops and protects the market by increasing the awareness of the economic social and environmental benefits of green roofs green walls and other forms of living architecture through education advocacy professional development and celebrations of excellence.

The existing roof may not be capable of supporting an additional load. Home to 29 bird species five bat species and thousands of honeybees the green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on manhattan s west side. Highlights of the conference include panel discussions at the end of each session workshops on the javits green roof and a panel featuring the mayors office of sustainability and ny assemblywoman nily rozic. Green roofs in nyc tnc and partners have released the most comprehensive estimate of the footprint of green roofs in new york city.

Hire skilled and licensed professionals for installation. To ensure structural safety it s necessary to have a structural analysis verify that the roof and its support system are capable of supporting the added load without modification. Join our mailing list. Meet leading green roof scientists and educators and learn about new scientific discoveries curriculum and tax incentives.

Installing a green roof or solar panel may add substantial weight to your roof. Green roofs solar panels. By kate frazer associate director new york marketing and communications.