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Constraints of the Built Environment: Green Roofs and Living Walls

Are you a landscape architect or other design professional working with teams designing green roofs and living walls? This workshop will provide information to help you understand this complex and evolving design environment.

The workshop will be held on December 12 from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Center for Urban Horticulture in Seattle. It is sponsored by WASLA – American Society of Landscape Architects, Washington Chapter.

The instructor, Patrick Carey, will share a range of precedents that illustrate key strategies and pitfalls to green roof and living walls design. The course is appropriate for those with some exposure to the topics through experience or study. It will cover history, basic assembly and benefits, decks, loads, waterproofing, growth media, geotextiles, plants, irrigation, installation issues and maintenance.

You can find out more details and register here.