Description
2024 BES Session: Engineering Tomorrow's Envelopes: Smart Blue Roofs Pioneering Sustainable Building Practices
Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada. This course includes the following components:
- recording of the live session
- a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions
- two surveys required to claim continuing education credit
Description
As the frequency and intensity of stormwater-related events escalate globally due to climate change, urban areas face mounting challenges in managing excess water runoff. In response, blue roofs offer an innovative solution to this problem. While prolonged water exposure on roofing assemblies is typically avoided, blue roofs present a strategic approach to mitigating urban flooding by integrating building envelopes and smart technologies. This intermediate-level presentation provides an overview of blue roof design, beginning with an exploration of the pressing stormwater challenges confronting municipalities. We delve into the concept of blue roofs and their potential benefits, emphasizing their role in urban flood mitigation. Drawing upon the National Building Code of Canada and Plumbing Code of Canada, we analyze the regulatory framework governing blue roof implementation. Through a detailed case study of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority Smart Blue Roof Project, we examine various facets of the design process, including membrane selection, concealed conditions issues, water depths, mechanical system integration, chlorine use, flow restrictors, and more. As one of the pioneering Smart Blue Roof projects in Canada, this presentation serves as a resource for engineers, architects, and policymakers seeking innovative strategies to address the pressing challenges of urban stormwater management using building envelope design.
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Jason Paulos, MBSc, LEED AP
Facade Project Manager
WSP Canada Inc.
Sal Alajek
Project Director
WSP Canada Inc.
Sidney Picco, BASc
Project Manager
WSP Canada Inc.
Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Credit Start Date 8/12/24 Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
IIBEC Core Competencies: Blue Roofs
Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Course Number: BES24_05_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
Continuing Education Credit Claim Information
To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:
- Complete the summative assessment
- Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey
After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion. Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org
To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:
- Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)
AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Objectives
At the end of this session, the attendee will be able to:
- Recognize and differentiate between Stormwater Detention Assemblies and Roof Integrated Design components in blue roof design.
- Explain at regulatory requirements outlined in the National Building Code of Canada and National Plumbing Code of Canada regarding blue roof implementation.
- Discuss at least two potential benefits of blue roofs in mitigating urban flooding and managing stormwater runoff.
- Identify and explain the key differences between green and blue roofs.
- Evaluate the feasibility of integrating blue roof systems and describe design considerations based on presented examples.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA HSW and CEH
Learning Credits
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