GrowUp CEU Training
This training is product independent and will give you a great introduction to everything "greenwalls".
You will earn 1 hour of CEU credits with the organizations below. All attendees will get a certificate of completion.
Approved Organizations: AIA, BOMI, IWBI, GBCI, IDCEC (CIDQ, IDC, IIDA, ASID)
Meet the Trainer
Jim Woods loves greenwalls and he loves teaching.
In 2021 he received a Platinum award at TPIE where he was recognized as the leading greenwall trainer in the USA.
Training over 500 professionals Jim has an overall approval rating of 97.4%.
The training is developed and approved by Green Plants for Green Buildings
Course Description
AIA/CES Registered Program that results in 1.0 HSW hours of continuing education.
The Living Wall CEU is recognized by AIA, IDCE, ASID, ASLA and GBCI for LEED.
AIA Provider #: G447
Overview: This one-hour program enables participants to gain an understanding of the use of different living walls systems both indoors and out, and in various climates. Attendees will discover the design considerations and positive effects of living walls on the built environment; and, explore case studies of a variety of living walls systems and their performance after installation, evidence based research citations, and compelling photography and time-lapse videos.
Learning Objectives:
- Master various project design criteria for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and horticultural considerations and costs.
- Discover features, advantages, differences and challenges about various living walls (also known as greenwalls) systems.
- Understand the importance of maintenance and the ongoing cost associated with keeping plants alive in a living walls installation.
- Comprehend best practices of presented project case studies.
Overview of the specific design criteria for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and horticultural considerations and costs for living walls. We will review cost issues of installing and maintaining these living walls, and discuss specific examples of various living wall challenges and solutions.
"Again, great training, learned a lot in the short time there was.”
“Good intro to living walls. I'm a landscape contractor and am ready to do this!”
“Loved all of the amazing imagery!”