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Over time urban parks and other open landscaped areas are being lost to development. One solution to mitigate this issue is to reconsider undeveloped areas such as building roofs to create green amenity spaces. Amenity decks can provide some alleviation of lost green space, while affording developers the potential to monetize unutilized spaces in their buildings and provide an advantage over older buildings to attract tenants.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe the experiential, environmental, financial and spatial reasons behind the popularity of amenity decks.
- Review the preliminary structural, weatherproofing, and functional considerations when designing an amenity deck.
- List amenity deck landscaping options and their design considerations.
- Compare the function and construction of green roofs, green walls, and blue roofs.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by John Denman on behalf of Tournesol Siteworks. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information

Name: John Denman
Title: National Sales Manager, Tournesol Siteworks
Background: John Denman, National Sales Manager, has been driving sales efforts for Tournesol Siteworks for nearly fifteen years, leading a field sales team of almost 20. He has assisted on numerous amenity deck projects across the country, including most recently, the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, California. John thrives on providing attractive, sustainable, solutions that bridge landscaping and architecture.