The Greening of the Rooftop: How the Green Building Movement will influence the decisions we make and the way we conduct business. Dr. Jim Hoff Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing Washington, DC Learning Objectives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Understand how the green building movement developed, where it’s going, and what it means to roofing industry stakeholders. Recognize and apply the basic principles of green building design. Understand the basic tenants of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and how they affect the selection and design of roofing systems. Recognize the unique challenges and opportunities facing the roofing industry. Understand the basic features and benefits of green roofing systems. Become better prepared to develop roofing specifications that effectively incorporate green principles.
Course Outline: A. Background: The What, Who, Why, How and Where of Green. a. What is Green? b. Who is Promoting Green? c. Why did Green Develop? d. How will Green Develop? e. Where is Green Going? f. What’s Green Mean for Me? Green Building: Basic Principles a. Low Impact Materials b. Energy Efficiency / Clean Energy c. Reuse, Renewal, Recycling d. Measurement & Assessment e. Controls / Management Systems Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): The Key to Green Green Roofing: Challenges & Opportunities a. Challenges b. Opportunities New Green Roofing Systems a. High Performance Roofs b. Energy-Efficient Roofs c. Cool Roofs d. Vegetative Roofs e. Clean Energy Roofs f. Hybrid Green Roofs g. Roof Recycling Selecting and Specifying Green Roofing Systems a. Incorporating green principles into current specifications b. Emerging green standards for roofing
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Dr. Jim Hoff (jhoff@tegnos.org) has served in a variety of executive roles in the construction industry for over thirty years, currently serving as Director of Research for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Washington, DC. Jim holds undergraduate degrees in architectural design and industrial psychology along with a masters and doctorate in management. Dr. Hoff has conducted research on a variety of quality and technology issues affecting the building envelope and serves as a member of the RCI Foundation Board and the Performance Council for Constructed Roof Systems. Jim is also president and founder of TEGNOS Research, Inc., a
research organization dedicated to “advancing understanding of the building envelope.”