Friday, December 17, 2010

Green Roofs Conference

WAX Design’s Mark Jackson recently attended the Green Roofs Conference in October at the Adelaide Zoo. There were interesting contributions with representatives coming from around the world, including keynote speaker Raphael Garcia (Rana Creek, USA), who noted ‘The education of Landscape Architects on Green Roofs is key’


WAX Design understands and supports sustainable green infrastructure initiatives, due to the opportunities for reduction in the Urban Heat Island effect, reduction in stormwater run off, improvement of air quality, improvement in urban biodiversity, creation of urban food production, and desirable enhancement of the urban aesthetic.

WAX Design are now registered members of Green Roof's Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that draws together the governmental, organisational and businesses groups and individuals interested in being kept informed about green roof science, technology, practice, regulations and specifications. GRA promote green roofs as an effective response to climate change and city heat island effects, and to reduce buildings’ carbon footprints.


http://greenroofs.wordpress.com/