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Design of Green Roofs (Roofscapes)

This 32 page, 3 hour course covers applications, federal sector potentials, technology performance, development, and outlook. In addition, case studies and systems examples are given.

Created byHarlan Bengtson, PhD, PE
BeginnerUpdated Jan 4, 2025
Design of Green Roofs (Roofscapes)

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleUnderstand the components, benefits, and potential applications of green roofs in energy-efficient buildings.
  • check_circleExplore architectural criteria, installation procedures, and maintenance requirements for green roofs.
  • check_circleLearn how to integrate green roofs into existing structures while complying with building codes and standards.
  • check_circleAnalyze case studies to assess technology performance, development, and cost considerations for green roof systems.

About This Course

Because of their many energy-saving and environmental benefits, green roofs are a promising technology for energy-efficient buildings. In a green roof, a layer of vegetation covers the surface of a roof to provide shade, cool indoor and outdoor temperatures, stormwater management, and more. The main components are waterproofing, soil, and plants. This 32 page, 3 hour course covers applications, federal sector potentials, technology performance, development, and outlook. In addition, case studies and systems examples are given.

Topics: Potential Applications of Greenroofs Barriers to Implementation Benefits and Variations Architectural Criteria Potentials for use in the Federal Sector Where to apply, and what to avoid Installation Procedures for Greenroofs Integrating Greenroofs into existing structures Maintenance Requirements Issues with structure warranties Industry standards Complying with building code Construction and Operating Costs Utility Incentives Programs and Support Case Study Technology Performance, Development, and Outlook.

Intended Audience: civil, energy, environmental, and construction engineers. However, this course could appeal to engineers of other disciplines as well. 

Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy

Course Content

2 activities • 1 chapters • duration: 3 hours

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Your Instructor

Harlan Bengtson, PhD, PE

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Dr. Harlan Bengtson is an online PDH course provider of continuing education courses for professional engineers. Dr. Bengtson is a graduate of Iowa State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees and of the University of Colorado with a PhD. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri. Dr. Bengtson has spent 30 years in engineering education in teaching and administrative positions, including six years as Dean of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dr. Harlan H. Bengtson, PE 33 Grainey Drive Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Phone: (618) 406-6892 E-mail: hnkbengtson@yahoo.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Dr. Bengtson is a graduate of Iowa State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees and of the University of Colorado with a PhD. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri. He has spent 30 years in engineering education in teaching and administrative positions, including six years as Dean of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His areas of expertise are environmental engineering, hydrology and hydraulics, engineering science and renewable energy systems. He has done regular consulting work while holding the academic positions. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Bengtson worked for Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing as a Product Development Engineer and for E. I. duPont deNemours as a Process Development Engineer. Dr. Bengtson has authored numerous publications, presentations and technical reports. He is currently active as a freelance technical writer, author of continuing education courses for Professional Engineers, and is the founder of www.engineeringexceltemplates.com and www.EngineeringExcelSpreadsheets.com, sites with the objective of providing inexpensive, easy to use Excel spreadsheets for a variety of engineering calculations.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.8 out of 5
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36 reviews
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    Hal G.
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    It was good.

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    Michael N.
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    Yes helpful because I will be doing design work on a green roof

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