Reducing Energy Demand Through
Living Architecture: A Green Wall
Case Study
DELIVERY: ONLINE COURSE/LIVE WEBINAR | DURATION: 1 HOUR | GBCI CREDITS: TBD
COST: FROM $19 FOR NATIONAL AND CHAPTER MEMBERS; $29 FOR NON-MEMBERS
SIGN UP TO DISCOVER HOW BUILDING-INTEGRATED VEGETATION CAN
PROVIDE MULTIPLE SYNERGISTIC SERVICES FOR GREEN BUILDINGS AND
REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR NON-SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INPUTS. Buildingintegrated vegetative systems such as green roofs and green walls are lauded
for their ability to manage stormwater on site, provide thermal moderation for
buildings, increase biodiversity, mitigate the urban heat island effect, and improve
air quality. However, advanced bio-system designs can contribute much more
to building services.
Course Highlights
»» Identify opportunities to optimize energy performance by
utilizing interior and exterior vegetation, including:
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how living walls can provide cooling, humidity control,
and air quality services;
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the use of PV/green roof applications; and
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bio-energy systems which produce food and fuel.
Who should take this course?
Architects, landscape architects, MEP engineers,
building envelope consultants, building owners
and developers, green building professionals,
green roof professionals (GRPs).
»» Detailed case study of the Guelph Humber Biowall that will illustrate the above concepts in practice.
WHY CaGBC?
CaGBC is a proven training expert in the field of green building, with thousands of individuals having taken CaGBC education. Our
courses provide current and relevant information, while our faculty are carefully selected experts with practical industry experience
who are able to provide in-depth knowledge and real-life examples.
CONTACT US! PHONE: 1-866-941-1184 | EMAIL: [email protected] | WEB: www.cagbc.org/education
Reducing Energy Demand Through Living Architecture: A Green Wall Case Study
Upon completion of this webinar participants will be able to:
»» Describe how vegetated building surfaces partition incoming solar radiation and reduce heat flux through
building envelopes.
»» Discuss how green shades can assist with in-take air cooling and improve passive solar design.
»» Describe how vegetation can be used to reduce demand for mechanical ventilation by improving airquality within buildings.
»» Discuss emerging applications of bio-energy technologies.
»» Identify opportunities to improve the performance of renewable energy technologies via integration with
living architecture.
Course Instructors:
ALAN DARLINGTON, PH.D., FOUNDER, VP OF IP, NEDLAW LIVING WALLS was awarded his
Ph.D. for his work regarding the interaction between plants and their physical environment.
He has received several awards for academic and entrepreneurial accomplishments and
also developed a number of patents related to the application of plant-based biofilters in
indoor space.
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GREG ALLEN, B.A.SC., P. ENG., LEED® AP, SUSTAINABLE EDGE LTD. is an award-winning
mechanical engineer who has worked to advance sustainability for over 40 years. Current
activities include consulting on advanced building systems, renewable energy applications,
ecologically engineered treatment facilities, and sustainable community planning. Greg
received the 2008 Green Toronto Award for Leadership and the 2005 Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Green Building Festival.
WHY CaGBC?
CaGBC is a proven training expert in the field of green building, with thousands of individuals having taken CaGBC education. Our
courses provide current and relevant information, while our faculty are carefully selected experts with practical industry experience
who are able to provide in-depth knowledge and real-life examples.
CONTACT US! PHONE: 1-866-941-1184 | EMAIL: [email protected] | WEB: www.cagbc.org/education