The Sustainability Summit is a day-long formal CPD education program covering the entire sustainability spectrum within the built environment.

The Sustainability Summit program is presented by industry experts and professionals who aim to educate, inspire and ignite learning within the Australian Architecture and Design community. The Sustainability Summit will be hosted at the Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, on 14 November 2024.

The Shortlist for the 2024 Sustainability Awards has now been announced. Winners will be announced in Sydney on November 14 2024 at the Sustainability Awards Gala.

Sustainability Summit Panel #6 – The Evolution And Adaptation Of Green Roofs

Green roofs – both commercial and residential – have had a massive growth in Australia. What are their environmental, what are the different types of green roof, and what are the design challenges when it comes to installing/building green roof?

By attending this presentation, you should be able to:

• Identify the various types of green roof available in Australia
• Outline the environmental benefits of these roofs as compared to alternatives
• Outline the challenges associated with installing green roofs
• Identify the best ways to overcome these challenges