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GREEN ROOFS BY: PHILLIP MOTEN
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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
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Components of Green Roof
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Why a Green Roof (Private) Economic Benefits Sound Insulation Amenity Space & Aesthetics Food Production
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Fairmount Waterfront Hotel
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Why a Green Roof (Public) Air Quality Temperature Regulation Water Social Preservation(habitat & Biodiversity) Local Food Production
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Energy balance, Daily Mean
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Social Benefits Aesthetics Health & Horticultural Therapy Improved Safety Recreation Community building
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Green Roof on Nursing Home
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Golf Course Green Roof
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Local Food Production Support of Local Economy Increased access Travel time
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Things to Know!!! Slope Loading Capacity Existing materials Drainage System Waterproofing Electrical Water supply
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Designs & Plants Plant Selection Plant Design
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The big Question How Much Does it COST!!!
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Extensive
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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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In Closing
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