BuGG Green Roof Forum 2024

The Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e. V. (BuGG) is presenting the topic of green roofs in various cities as part of its "Green Roof Forum 2024" seminar series. The host this time is the city of Freiburg.
How are green roofs promoted and established? What role do they play in rainwater management, climate adaptation and species protection? Presentations on the general planning principles of professional green roofs, roof waterproofing and specific specialist topics (biodiversity, solar green roofs, heat and flood protection) complete the comprehensive program.

The BuGG Green Roof Forum is free of charge for interested architects, landscape architects, urban planners, municipal authorities, contractors and those involved in construction.

Registration until November 22, 2024

Program

From 11:45 a.m.
Arrival, registration and light refreshments
Information, advice and exchange of experiences at the companies' information stands

12:30 p.m. Welcome
Dr. Gunter Mann, President, Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG)

Dr. Klaus von Zahn, Head of the Environmental Protection Office, City of Freiburg

Dipl.-Eng.Ing. Edith Schütze, Landscape Architect bdla DASL Office Owner faktorgruen Landschaftsarchitekten, bdla Beratende Ingenieure Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB Bernd Hopp, Deputy Chairman of the Board, Verband
Garten-, Landschafts- und Sportplatzbau Baden-Württemberg e.V., Landesgartenschauen Division, Owner HOPP Garten GmbH from Offenburg

13:00 Specialist topics part 1
Positive effects, market and basics of green roofs
Stefan Zeller, Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG)

More greenery against heat and heavy rain - promoting greenery on buildings
Verena Hilgers, Climate Adaptation Manager, City of Freiburg

The changing roof - challenges and tried-and-tested
solutions for flat roofs in urban areas
Marc Niewöhner, Roof Segment Manager, Triflex GmbH & Co. KG

Practical drainage solutions for green flat roofs and roof terraces
Mathias Johr, Speaker ACO

14:45 Coffee break
Information, advice and exchange of experiences at the companies' information stands

15:15 Specialist topics part 2
Sustainable design of green roofs: why and how?
Gordon Denner, Project Manager, FLO Systems GmbH

Sustainable cities through clever rainwater management
Johannes Riedter, Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG

The green roof of the future - biodiverse, climate-friendly and full of energy
Uwe Beck, ZinCo GmbH

Solar green roofs - the system symbiosis for sustainable cities
Patrick Adler, Optigrün international AG

17:00 Closing discussion and farewell.
Information, advice and exchange of experiences at the companies' information stands