GREEN ROOFS BY: PHILLIP MOTEN
What are GREEN ROOFS? It is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane Intensive Extensive
Components of Green Roof
Why a Green Roof (Private) Economic Benefits Sound Insulation Amenity Space & Aesthetics Food Production
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Why a Green Roof (Public) Air Quality Temperature Regulation Water Social Preservation(habitat & Biodiversity) Local Food Production
Energy balance, Daily Mean
Social Benefits Aesthetics Health & Horticultural Therapy Improved Safety Recreation Community building
Green Roof on Nursing Home
Golf Course Green Roof
Local Food Production Support of Local Economy Increased access Travel time
Things to Know!!! Slope Loading Capacity Existing materials Drainage System Waterproofing Electrical Water supply
Designs & Plants Plant Selection Plant Design
The big Question How Much Does it COST!!!
Extensive
LEED Credits 15 credits Reduced Site Disturbance Landscape Design Storm Water Management Water Efficient Landscaping Innovative Wastewater Technologies Innovation in Design
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