AIA UK Technical Lecture - The Colorful World of Sustainable Roofing

Join AIA UK for the latest lunchtime talk in their Technical Lecture series, looking at sustainable roofing strategies.

When: Wednesday 25 March 2026, 13:00.
Where: ONLINE

CES Credits - Estimated 1.0 LU/HSW for AIA Members

RIBA Members may count this activity towards their CPD recording requirement.

Speakers

Robin Cornel, Associate III at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Douglas Stieve, Senior Principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Description

The building community has developed numerous terms to identify roof typology.  Specifically, several sustainable roof systems and membrane types are identified by color.  These include white - reflective membranes; green – vegetative roof systems; blue – water retention roof systems; purple -which is a combination of vegetative and water retention and black – traditional membranes.

The speakers will offer their perspective on these different systems including their advantages and disadvantages for both the technical roofing and sustainable aspects of these roofs.  Case studies will be used throughout the presentation to illustrate key points.