IIBEC Technical Dinner Meeting - Adding Resiliency on the Roof: Vegetated Roofs and Blue Roofs

The IIBEC SoCal Chapter invites you to our May Technical Meeting.    

Adding Resiliency on the Roof: Vegetated Roofs and Blue Roofs

Presented by: Chris Whitehouse and Rich Miller 

The course will review how both vegetated and blue roofs can be incorporated into stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) on projects along with the technical advantages of employing either individually or combined. In addition, recent technological developments will be shown on how to implement blue roofs as a cost savings opportunity on a project. The course also covers typical components, design considerations and installation methods.

Learning objectives:

• How rooftops can address challenges in urban stormwater management 
• Importance of a good roofing membrane
• How vegetated roofs can play a role in green infrastructure
• The major components of vegetated roofs
• Vegetated roof options for handling stormwater
• Ultra-high water capacity blue roof concepts

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Registration/Tabletop exhibits: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:45 p.m.
Presentation: 7 p.m.

The Boathouse on the Bay
190 North Marina Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803  

Registration:

$80 IIBEC Members
$95 Non-members
$40 Student (ID Required)

Presented by Rich Miller, Technical Garden Roof Specialist

Born and raised in Upstate NY, I developed a love for the outdoors and the environment at an early age. I was lucky enough to spend a decade in the Renewable Energy industry based in Vail, Colorado where I designed and installed multiple solar PV and Thermal arrays. Once I moved to Denver, I worked in specialty construction including the project management and installation of residential and commercial green roof systems. Now, being fortunate enough to represent American Hydrotech, I have the industry perspective from the manufacturer as well as the installer.

Register today!