Australian Landscape Conference 2009 to feature Green Roof Designs

This year’s Australian Landscape Conference will be held from 11 – 15 September at the Camberwell Centre, Melbourne with Ed Snodgrass, founder of North America’s first green roof nursery presenting on his experiences in the U.S.A’s green roof industry over many years.

In his presentation, Ed will explore the history of green roofs and their place in modern architecture and landscape architecture. He will review many design options for green roofs, citing case studies from a wide range of urban landscapes. Ed has developed a remarkable knowledge of hundreds of suitable, drought tolerant plants including their moisture needs, height characteristics and foliage and landscape values within North American climates and locations.

In addition to Ed’s presentation, conference delegates will experience desert gardens in Southern Morocco, Colombières and other painterly gardens in France and the inspired creations of Nancy Power who has worked so well with the notable architect, Frank Gehry. Delegates will also marvel at the great South American artist/designer Roberto Burle Marx and learn how in Provence, ‘human co-evolution with the land over centuries led to sustainable land management..’

Closer to home, Josh Byrne and James Broadbent will provide a grounding in the Australian environment and Stephanie Alexander will reveal how children plant, grow, harvest, and consume real food−fresh from the soil!

For more information on the Australian Landscape Conference and to register your booking, visit the Australian Landscape Conference website.