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Green Roofs, Green Walls
3.0 (2 reviews) for this class
by CERES Education
4.8 across all classes · 63 reviews

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**Our next course commences Tuesday 8th October 2019

Green wall and green roof systems are becoming increasingly popular for turning facades, walls and roofs into living systems. As well as being great aesthetic feature, these systems also play a role in improving urban biodiversity, reducing storm water run off and can also add to the energy efficiency of a building.

This course is an introduction to green rooves and green wall systems. It walks you through the different systems available their installation as well as design considerations for the systems. You will learn about plant selection and maintenance drawing on contemporary local designs. In addition, the course covers low- tech and low-cost options suitable for renters and temporary gardens. A mix of theory and hands-on practical sessions.

If you want to understand how adding a green wall or roof in your design will benefit your project, this course is right for you!

Trainer Bios to follow.


Session Outline:

  1. Why Green Roofs and Walls?
  2. Vertical Gardens - Design
  3. Vertical Gardens - Plant Selection and Maintenance
  4. Vertical Farms and Microgreens
  5. Rooftop Gardens - Design
  6. Rooftop Gardens -  Plant Selection and Maintenance
  7. Low cost and temporary solutions
  8. Site visits and education pathways


Thanks to freshome.com for photo

** A certificate will be issued upon completion of at least 75% of the course 

This is an ACFE Approved Pre-accredited Course where the cost is subsidised for eligible participants. ACFE Information and Eligibility here.

ACFE Eligible participants are deemed eligible through an interview process with our career pathways officer. The costs for these participants are $65 .

Contact Karen Mengell on 9389 0127 or karen.mengell@ceres.org.au for more information and to book an interview. 

Details

CERES Community Environment Park, Stewart St & Roberts St, , Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

You will learn

  • Needs, benefits, design and range of green roofs and green walls
  • Maintenance and plant selection
  • Low cost and temporary solutions

You will get

  • Practical experience and knowledge from industry leaders
  • Handouts

Appropriate for

Those interested in an introduction to green roofs and green walls

Preparation

What to bring

  • Comfortable enclosed shoes/boots
  • Gardening gloves
  • Appropriate weather gear eg sunhat
  • Pen and paper
  • Lunch
  • Enthusiasm to learn and get your hands dirty

What to wear

Comfortable clothing suitable for moving between classroom and practical session

3.0 (2 reviews)
Andrea
Dec 2019
CERES Green roofs, Green Walls offers learners a robust introduction to the growing industry in greening urban areas. Over the 8 weeks the course delivers a comprehensive assessment of the many considerations needed to design, develop and maintain green roofs and walls in their diverse applications and styles. The course is well suited to people of diverse educational experiences and levels of familiarity with horticulture, landscaping and conservation. The variety of trainers and industry leaders provided a good level of support during the practical activities and implementation. CERES' Enviroment park is a unique learning environment and community and I'd recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn a little more about greening urban landscapes.
Janet
Dec 2019
Disappointing. Lacked structure
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Cancellations and Refunds

CERES reserves the right to cancel workshops due to insufficient numbers.

If we cancel the workshop you will be entitled to a 100% refund, or you may choose to transfer to another date, subject to availability.
If you decide to withdraw 7 or more days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain a 10% administration fee.
If you decide to withdraw less than 7 days prior to the workshop date CERES will retain 100% of your workshop fee.

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