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GREEN ROOFSBY: 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
IntensiveExtensive
Components of Green Roof
Why a Green Roof (Private)
Economic BenefitsSound InsulationAmenity Space & AestheticsFood Production
Fairmount Waterfront Hotel
Why a Green Roof (Public)
Air QualityTemperature RegulationWaterSocialPreservation(habitat & Biodiversity)Local Food Production
Energy balance, Daily Mean
Social Benefits
AestheticsHealth & Horticultural TherapyImproved SafetyRecreationCommunity building
Green Roof on Nursing Home
Golf Course Green Roof
Local Food Production
Support of Local EconomyIncreased accessTravel time
Things to Know!!!
SlopeLoading CapacityExisting materialsDrainage SystemWaterproofingElectricalWater supply
Designs & Plants
Plant SelectionPlant Design
The big Question
How Much Does it COST!!!
Extensive
LEED Credits
15 credits Reduced Site DisturbanceLandscape DesignStorm Water ManagementWater Efficient LandscapingInnovative Wastewater TechnologiesInnovation in Design
In Closing
