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If a new professional designation catches on, designers and contractors involved in sustainable building projects could soon be seeking another set of initials to put after their names. Early last month, the Toronto-based nonprofit, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, launched a green roof professional accreditation exam.
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The green roof professional (GRP) designation is not intended as a form of licensure or an indication of professional competency, but should facilitate improved collaboration among the various disciplines involved in designing and installing green roofs, according to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.
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Abbey is working on the design of a 6.5-acre extensive green roof that is part of an expansion and renovation of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. He was among the 130 architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, roofing and landscape contractors, and product manufacturers who took the exam in Atlanta and await the results. ?EUR??,,????'?????<
The GRP exam, which costs $395 without the prep courses, will be offered in four North American cities this fall, starting with Toronto, on October 19. Test dates for Seattle, New York City, and Chicago have not yet been finalized. More information on the accreditation program can be found at www.greenroofs.org.
By Joann Gonchar, AIA
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
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Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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