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We’ll explore the transformative power of green roofs in urban environments. This guided tour will take you through a cutting-edge rooftop garden, showcasing innovative solutions for property assessment, drainage, and stormwater management. Learn how green roofs can mitigate flooding, discover the incentive programs that can help make these projects a reality, and hear success stories of how green roof installations have significantly enhanced property value and appeal.

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify the key elements of a green roof: Participants will be able to recognize and describe the essential components of a green roof, including vegetation, growing media, and drainage systems.
• Describe how a green infrastructure consultant conducts initial online assessments of a property’s water challenges and potential, identifying key factors that determine the suitability for a green roof installation.
• Identify and summarize the incentive programs available for green roof installations, including how a green infrastructure consultant assists property owners in maximizing these benefits, with a focus on local and federal programs.
• Analyze the impact of green roof installations on property value, using success stories to illustrate how these projects can enhance both the financial and aesthetic appeal of a property.

Presented by: 

RainPlan - http://www.myrainplan.com/

RainPlan team comprises incredibly knowledgeable green infrastructure experts dedicated to increasing sustainable infrastructure on private properties. Their mission is to empower property owners by providing access to the most comprehensive stormwater database available. This includes detailed contractor lists, innovative project ideas, incentive matches to help fund projects, and even virtual site visits. Through these resources, RainPlan seamlessly connects property owners with the tools and expertise they need to implement effective stormwater management solutions, fostering a more sustainable future.

Aggregate Architecture & Design - www.aggregatearchitecture.com/
Aggregate is a full-service architecture and design firm based in Washington, D.C. Led by husband-and-wife team Mark and Lucia Freeman. Since its founding in 2009, Aggregate has designed, renovated, and expanded numerous properties across the region including residential, restaurant, office, retail, mixed-use, and multi-family buildings.

With experience in both the modernization and restoration of the region’s abundance of historic homes and original concepts, Aggregate uses a collaborative approach to pull together architecture, interior design, construction management, and engineering knowledge to shape the perfect-fit transformation for our residential clients.

Aggregate cultivates partnerships with those who commission, construct, and inhabit the spaces we design, keeping in mind that our work is a collaborative effort. Architecture is capable of transforming experiences and influencing well-being. Our team is driven to both create  transformational spaces and steward the creation process responsibly, adding value to our communities, our city, and our clients properties.

Lucia W. Freeman, AIA
Since moving to Washington in 2003, Lucia has worked for both architecture and interior design firms in Washington, DC. Lucia brings 15+ years of experience and specializes in interior architecture and custom millwork, including high-impact details that are often overlooked in the design process. This eye for detail is part of what sets Aggregate's services apart. Her project experience ranges from small residential renovations to custom homes and luxury interiors. Lucia received her Master's in Architecture from Tulane University's School of Architecture in 2002. She is a licensed architect in Washington, DC and North Carolina, and is NCARB certified.

Mark A. Freeman, AIA
Since moving to Washington in 2003, Mark has worked with interior design, architecture and construction firms in Washington, DC. Mark brings 15+ years of experience in space planning, architectural design, construction detailing and construction project administration to Aggregate. He prides himself on taking a hands-on team approach - from design conception through the construction process - in order to ensure a seamless process. Mark received his Master's in Architecture from Tulane University School of Architecture in 2002. He is a licensed architect in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland, and is NCARB certified.

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