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Blue-Green Infrastructure Virtual Symposium – Technologies For Managing Stormwater

Learn how to plan & design efficient blue-green systems to mitigate the effects of urbanization and the economic justifications to invest in blue-green technologies. Blue-Green Infrastructure projects are gaining popularity due to their effectiveness in mitigating urban flooding while also addressing a number of other challenges including biodiversity, urban heat island, air quality and more!  Learn how to plan and design efficient blue-green systems to mitigate the effects of urbanization and the economic justifications to invest in blue-green technologies. Designers will share captivating designs and case studies that dispel current myths about blue-green roofs and how they enhance the urban landscape while improving resilience and human health.  Pending approval for 4 AIA, ASLA, and GRP CEUs  check this site out Admission: $59 USD  Admission Date: February 23, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST  Date

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World Green Infrastructure Congress 2023

The World Green Infrastructure Congress (WGIC), took place 27-29 June, 2023 in Berlin & online.  After six years, the World Green Infrastructure Congress 2023 (WGIC) was held in Berlin & online from 27 to 29 June 2023! The last World Congress, also held in Berlin, was fully booked, with over 800 participants from 44 countries. To follow up on the successful event in 2017, this years congress was available in person and online to provide various opportunities to participate. This multi-day event was aimed at planners, contractors, local-, state- and federal politicians, investors and companies in the sector, concerning the greening of buildings (greening of roofs, façades and indoor areas) with the associated accompanying topics (e. g. urban climate, rainwater management, sustainability).    During day one and two, there were presentations by more than 100 speakers from 29 countries, dealing with various topics around green infrastructure on a global level. On day three, it was possible to participate in field excursions in the city of Berlin. Please see images below. The congress offered: Take a look at the trailer for WGIC 2023. View the full program here.View the event flyer here. Sponsors and congress partners: The event is presented by Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG), supported by international and national partners, as well as 23 congress and 10 media partners. For more information, please consult our website: www.bugg-congress2023.com ……………………………………………………. World Green Infrastructure Congress 2023 Date: 27. – 29. June 2023 Venue: MERCURE HOTEL MOA BERLIN, Stephanstrasse 41, 10559 Berlin Moabit, GermanyFront desk: +49 30 394043 – 0www.hotel-moa-berlin.de WGIN presented the 2023 Global Awards for best green infrastructure practice at the World Green Infrastructure Congress 2023! View the winners here. Some speakers of WGIC 2023 Rebecca Gohlke (MSc) shares a report on Urban Dialogue Building Green Municipal Funding Instruments. Dr. Marta Weber-Siwirska reflects on the challenges and possibilities of implementing green solutions in Polish cities. Paolo Russo shares highlights of his study titled “From Green obsession to vertical forests”. Professor Helga Fassbinder talks about Biotope City. The dense city as nature: the case of Wienerberg, Vienna Chintan Raveshia takes us through Singapore’s journey from a Garden City to a City in Nature. Dr. Eugenia Lin took us on a journey to Taiwan, sharing the exciting and impressive green roof projects of Taiwan.  Dominik Gooner (M.Eng) discusses modern stormwater management of urban quarters captioned Blue-Green and Smart. Prof. Nicholas Williams, University of Melbourne, shares a study of quantifying the local benefits of green roofs & provides the evidence base for planning and policy changes in Melbourne. Mathias Johr shares the technical intricacies of rainwater management on green roofs and barrier-free roof terraces. WGIN EU Chapter’s Antonin Chapelot gives an overview of EU policies on urban greening targets. Green Infrastructure Tour of Berlin:

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Living Building Envelop in the North of Italy

New office building built as solid timber construction following the cradle to cradle principles in the North of Italy. © Partner und Partner Architekten The façade is designed with continuous planters on each level, providing a habitat for various climbing/trailing plants to provide a sunshade for the office. The planters are custom-made from powder-coated stainless steel and equipped with the Hydro Profi Line® Planting system to optimize water consumption, irrigation, structural loads and required planter profile. Water consumption: through the planting system’s architecture, water consumption is significantly lowered (by up to 80% compared to conventional planting systems). Irrigation: the planting system comes with a substrate-free water reservoir in each planter. Therefore, the planters themselves function as an irrigation system. On each level, one planter is attached to the non-pressurized irrigation supplying all other planters on the same level through an overflow mechanism (following the rice-terrace-principle). Structural loads: the loads can be split into the water-saturated substrate, the water reservoir at maximum water level and the planting system. In total: app. 75 kg/running meter (thereof water 24kg/running meter, water-saturated substrate app. 30 kg per running meter, the planting system itself, and the planter around 15 kg/running meter). Conventional loads around 300 kg per running meter and more. Planter profile: due to the triggering of mainly fine root growth, the profile of the planters can be reduced to a minimum. In this case 30 cm x 30 cm (conventionally rather 50 cm x 60 cm) Architects: Partner und Partner ArchitektenLandlord: ekos GmbH Green Roof/Wall System: Hydro Profi Line® PlantersNumber of Green roofs / Walls on Property: App. 200 running meter of climbing plants in special fadace-mounted planters © GKR Hydro GmbH © GKR Hydro GmbH   Date: Nov 2021City: VahrnLocation: Plattnerstrasse 4 owner website contact

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European Parliament highlights green roofs for climate change adaptation

December 2020 – In a resolution adopted on 17 December the European Parliament recognised the key role of green roofs and walls to minimise the adverse impact of climate change. The resolution says that green roofs and walls can contribute to cooling high urban temperatures, retaining and reusing rainwater and producing food. Urban green infrastructure can also help reduce air pollution, improve the quality of life in cities, reduce risks to human health, and protect biodiversity, including pollinators. MEPs supported any targeted initiatives to seize this potential, including the development of urban strategies and better spatial planning. Moreover, they called for infrastructure such as roads, parking lots, train tracks and power and drainage systems to be made biodiversity and climate-proof. The Parliament’s resolution on adaptation to climate change will provide input on a new EU Adaptation Strategy, expected from the Commission in 2021 as part of the European Green Deal. About usThe EU Chapter of the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN) aims to increase the awareness of the European Union policymakers about the multiple benefits of green infrastructure, with a specific focus on Building Integrated Vegetative Systems (green roofs and living walls). WGIN brings together national and regional industry associations to promote the development of the green infrastructure industry through training, research, advocacy for new policy, conferences, publications, and promotion.

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Greener buildings to save energy and reduce emissions

WGIN EU Chapter highlights multiple benefits of greener buildings in its first feedback on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. On 22 February, the European Commission published its Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), requesting stakeholders to share their inputs. The EU Chapter of the World Green Infrastructure Netowk (WGIN) submitted a comprehensive feedback highlighting how green infrastructure like green roofs and walls support the insulation of buildings and therefore contribute to reducing their energy consumption, a key step in the decarbonisation of the EU building stock. In addition, vegetated surfaces help reduce CO2 emissions, making buildings carbon sinks and improving air quality in urban areas, while also having a positive impact on citizens’ mental health. Given green roofs and walls’ added value for the energy performance of buildings and beyond, the EPBD revision should introduce a set of mandatory provisions on green infrastructure in new buildings, public buildings (such as hospitals and schools) and large commercial buildings, where technically feasible. Moreover, the European Commission should include mandatory considerations for green roofs and walls on residential buildings undertaking major renovations. “The revision of the EPBD represents a unique opportunity to set green infrastructure as an integral part of the future of buildings across Europe,” said Prof. Manfred Koehler, President of WGIN. “The multiple benefits of green roofs and walls fit perfectly with the goal of the Directive to achieve a decarbonised and highly energy-efficient building stock by 2050”. The Inception Impact Assessment represents the first step in the consultation process of the European Commission on the EPBD. The legislative proposal on the EPBD revision is expected for the end of 2021. Read WGIN feedback here About us The EU Chapter of the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN) aims to increase the awareness of European Union policymakers about the multiple benefits of green infrastructure, with a specific focus on Building Integrated Vegetative Systems (green roofs and living walls). WGIN brings together national and regional industry associations and renokwn experts to promote the incorporation of urban green infrastructure practice and planning, globally.

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