Green roofs are revolutionising our skyline, transforming the barren rooftops of our schools, offices, high-rise car parks, homes and gardens into bio-diverse green spaces and offering tangible solutions to some of the environmental challenges we face in the 21 st century.
This unique one-day conference, organised by Groundwork Sheffield on behalf of The Green Roof Centre (the UK’s leading green roof research and demonstration centre), provides a platform to discuss low-input, sustainable approaches to the design, build and management of small scale green roofs, with a focus on aesthetic and recreational function, horticultural potential and ecological value. This is a rare opportunity to hear from leading UK academics, researchers and practitioners in the field, and to consider the implications green roof technology has for the built and natural environment.
The event is for landscape architects and garden designers, architects, urban designers and developers, ecologists, conservationists, educationalists, self-build and DIY enthusiasts, home gardeners and anyone with an interest in ecological ideas or sustainable features.
Key notes speakers include Dr. Nigel Dunnett (University of Sheffield) and Dusty Gedge (founder of livingroofs.org).
Conference Programme
09:15 Registration and refreshments
09:45 Welcome and overview of the day
Dr. Nigel Dunnett (University of Sheffield)
10:00 Introduction to green roofs, definitions and key benefits
Dr. Nigel Dunnett (University of Sheffield)
10:30 Practical construction ideas for roofs, walls and gardens
John Little (The Grass Roof Company)
11:15 Break
11:40 Planting, design and management options for small scale green roofs
Dr. Nigel Dunnett (University of Sheffield)
12:00 Supporting Biodiversity with domestic Green Roofs
Dusty Gedge (Livingroofs.org)
13:00 Lunch
Afternoon Workshops
Delegates have a choice of two workshops - one in the first hour and one in the second hour. Your choice of workshops is made on the booking form.
14:00 - 15:00
Workshop A - Your questions answered.
A chance to ask John Little (The Grass Roof Company) questions about the practical design and build of small-scale green roofs.
Workshop B – What is a 'good' green roof?
Alun Rhys Tarr (Blackdown Horticultural Consultants Limited)
Workshop C – Community involvement in green roofs and biodiversity
Sue France (Green Estate Ltd)
Workshop D – Rainwater recycling and green roofs
Dr .Virginia Stovin (University of Sheffield)
15:00 - 16:00
Workshop A - Your questions answered
A chance to ask John Little (The Grass Roof Company) questions about the practical design and build of small-scale green roofs.
Workshop B – What is a 'good' green roof?
Alun Rhys Tarr (Blackdown Horticultural Consultants Limited)
Workshop C – Community involvement in green roofs and biodiversity
Sue France (Green Estate Ltd)
Workshop D – Rainwater recycling and green roofs
Dr .Virginia Stovin (University of Sheffield)
16:00 Networking Opportunity
17:00 Conference Close