As cities continue to grow, incorporating synthetic surfacing into rooftop spaces offers a safe, practical, and innovative solution to creating more livable, attractive, and resilient urban environments. The course explores synthetic rooftop surfacing, including its applications; environmental, health, and safety benefits; and product, manufacturer, and installer certifications. Also discussed is how synthetic turf can contribute to achieving certification in LEED® v4.1 Building Design and Construction, Sustainable SITES Initiative® v2, and the WELL Building Standard™ version 2.
Approximately 30 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Rob Dant and Colby Gingles on behalf of SYNLawn Artificial Grass. View the SYNLawn Privacy Policy
Name: Rob Dant and Colby Gingles
Title: Rob Dant, Director, Sales and Colby Gingles, Architectural Sales, SYNLawn Artificial Grass
Background:
Rob Dant's diverse upbringing in the military followed by a formal fine arts education eventually led to his career that embraces both visual and practical solutions for clients and customers. Highly creative, driven, and responsive to customers, he balances his role of growing small businesses and networks with his continued passion for environmentally responsible projects. Imbued with a love for balancing beauty and practicality, Mr. Dant presents an evenhanded approach to sustainable solutions involving synthetic turf. Addressing sustainable concerns such as erosion control, plant design, and usable space is a hallmark of his presentations. A seasoned speaker, he brings a deep knowledge of the industry, design concerns, and practicality to the forefront.
Bringing a decade of field and design experience, Colby Gingles enjoys engaging with the design and architect community and continuing to educate and push the boundaries of where synthetic turf can go.
This course is ACTIVELY registered with 26 industry association(s). Show CURRENT course approvals Hide CURRENT course approvals
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
AIA/CES Learning units: 0.5
AIA approved course. This course qualifies for 1.0 LU/HSW Hour.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.
Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: 920030946
GBCI CE Hours: 0.5
GBCI approved for GBCI LEED Specific (BD+C, LEED Green Associate) Specific CE. Course approval #920030946
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members' behalf.
Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Hours: 0.5
This course qualifies for HSW.
American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Credits: 0.5
This course is approved for ACIA RCI CEUs. This course qualifies for HSW.
ACIA members self-report to ACIA by submitting their certificate of completion to ACIA for RCI renewal.
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
CE Hours: 0.5
AIBD approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Learners self-report.
American Institute of Constructors (AIC)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
CPD Hours: 0.5
AIC approved course.
Hours must be self-reported to the AIC.
Building Owners and Managers Institute - Continuing Professional Development (BOMI CPD)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
CPD Hours: 0.5
BOMI approved course. This program qualifies for BOMI Institute Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RPA, FMA, and/or SMA graduates. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CPD hours.
California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
CE Hours: 0.5
CCIDC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CEU hours to CCIDC.
Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Provider Number: 0004278, Sequence Number 0000031
PDHs: 0.5
FBPE approved provider.
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
CE Hours: 0.5
InterNACHI approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CE hours to InterNACHI.
The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (LSBAE)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Hours: 0.5
LSBAE approved course.
Credit hours will be reported through cebroker.com
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
CE Hours: 0.5
This program meets NAHB's continuing education requirements for one or more of the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR), Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
CEUs: 0.5
NARI approved course.
0.1 CEU toward certification renewals. 0.5 Hour toward certification application.
Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Credit Per Hour: 0.5
This is a RMMI approved course.
RMMI will confirm certification credit upon receipt of Certificate of Completion (members must self-report).
The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Provider No.: A-002
Learning hours: 0.5
This course is approved as a Structured Course.
AAA Members must self-report their learning hours to AAA.
Architects' Association of New Brunswick (AANB)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Learning Hours: 0.5
This course may qualify for either core/structured or self-directed/non-structured learning hours.
Architects Association of Prince Edward Island (AAPEI)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Learning hours: 0.5
This course is approved as a Core Learning Activity.
Members must self-record their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts.
Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Learning units: 0.5
AIBC members may self-report this learning activity for consideration of AIBC learning units.
Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
MRC Hours 0.5
CAHPI approved course, MRC Hours.
Members must self-report MRC hours to CAHPI.
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
PDE Hours: 0.5
CSC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report PDE hours to CSC.
Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Architects (NLAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Learning units: 0.5
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the MCET National Con Ed reporting website. (www.architranscripts.ca/default.htm)
Northwest Territories Association of Architects (NWTAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Learning Hours: 0.5
This course is approved as a Structured course.
Members must self-report Learning Hours through the National Con Ed reporting website at https://www.raic.org/transcripts/default.htm
The Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Learning Hours: 0.5
This course may qualify as a Core/Structured Activity.
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Hours: 0.5
This course may apply to both OAA structured and unstructured learning as long as it addresses the required subject matter topics.
Members must self-report activity to OAA and retain your Certificate of Completion.
Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1 / Cours #AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Hours / Nombre d’heures: 0.5
This course qualifies for self-directed learning activity with the OAQ. / Ce cours est reconnu par l’OAQ comme activité d’auto-apprentissage.
Members must self-report hours to OAQ. / Les membres doivent rapporter eux-mêmes leurs heures à l'OAQ.
Saskatchewan Association of Architects (SAA)
Course Number/ID: AEC2027:1
Approval ID: AEC2027:1
Provider No.: 1036
Learning units: 0.5
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the RAIC National Con Ed reporting website. http://raic.org/transcripts.
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