Green Roof DIY Workshop
A ONE-DAY PRACTICAL COURSE
run in partnership with Brighton and Hove Building Green
Saturday 17 May 2008
10am - 4pm
Learn about green roofs and how to build one for your garden shed
Venue
Stanmer Park (near University of Sussex), Brighton.
Click here for directions to our meeting point at Stanmer Park
What will the course cover?
The course will enable participants to learn about green roofs and their benefits and also develop practical skills in the construction of a simple green roof which can then be applied to a garden shed or similar structure. Each participant will finish the day with a “sample roof” (approx 30cm’s square) to take away with them to serve as a physical reminder of how the roof was built. Additionally a CD Rom with practical information will be given to participants at the end of the day.
Background information will be provided on green roofs, their history and evolution, and also on the selection and purchase of suitable plants and substrates to be used on a green roof. Details will also be given about the availability of all the materials used during the day.
Course tutors
Tuition will by provided by Dusty Gedge and John Little.
Dusty is responsible for establishing Livingroofs.org, the first not for profit company to provide independent advice on green roofs in the UK. He also starred in the TV series “Wild Thing I Love You”.
John Little is the founder of The Grassroof Company, which has worked for the last ten years on improving urban landscapes across Essex and London.
Dusty and John will be assisted by James Farrell and Adam Ingleby, the Chair and Treasurer of Brighton and Hove Building Green.
Who is the course for?
The course will be of interest to builders, conservationists, gardeners and horticulturalists as well as the less experienced and people interested in building their own garden structure. No prior knowledge of green roofs is needed. The course is open to anyone over the age of 16.
The techniques taught are not strenuous however some of the work is done bending over or crouched down.
What you will need to bring
• Pens and a notebook
• Posidrive screwdriver (no. 2 is best)
• Hammer
• Food for the day and something to drink.
Learning methods
The course will start with a short talk on green roofs, their history and benefits, as well as an introduction to Brighton and Hove Building Green, the organisation behind the workshop. However, the majority of the course will be devoted to gaining practical experience in the construction of a green roof, with guidance from the tutor. There will be plenty of materials to practice and gain confidence with, before constructing a small (approx 1 ft square) section of green roof to take away with you. By the end of the course, participants will have the practical skills necessary to build a green roof for their garden shed or similar structure. Information sheets will be provided on the day in the form of a CD rom.
Recommended reading
There is a wealth of information about green roofs out there, many of which will be signposted on the day, but if you want to familiarise yourself with them then the following websites are useful sources of information:
• www.building-green.org.uk
• www.livingroofs.org
• www.grassroofcompany.co.uk
Fees
Fees include tuition, refreshments and a CD rom:
£75 - Sponsored/organisation rate
£75 - Individual income more than 25k/yr
£60 - Individual income 18-25k/yr
£45 - Individual waged less than 18k/yr
£35 - Building green members rate
£35 - Individual, concessionary rate
Concessionary rates are available to people in receipt of means tested benefits, students & OAPs.
See the cancellations, refunds and transfers policy.
Booking
Advanced booking is essential. Places are currently available on this course/event unless there has been an exceptional number of reservations in the last 48 hours, so please complete a reservation form rather than contacting us regarding the availability of places as these are allocated in the order received. If places are still available then reservations can be made until midday on the day of this course.
To reserve a place please fill out the online reservation form. When we have received your reservation we will email you to confirm that a place is available and request payment. Payment can be made either online using a credit/debit card or by post with a cheque/postal order. A place is not secured until we have received the requested payment.
Please do not reserve a place if you are not able to pay for it immediately. If your circumstances are exceptional we may be able to make a special arrangement, but please contact us before reserving a place.
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Contact us
For further information or if you have problems with your application/booking please contact us.
