In Cairo, Manshiet Nasser is a prime location for Zabbaleen which are local collectors of garbage. They are supposed to recycle the city’s waste and they recycle as much as 80% of the collected refuse (Simpson, 2016). Most of the rooftops at this area is used as a space for storing, segregating garbage, and processing Garbage where it is considered as a valuable resource of income and business. Residence and work areas are attached to one another.
In downtown Cairo, Zamalek, and some other areas. Many rooftops are used as residence especially in the areas where the buildings’ rooftops do have previously service rooms for drivers and maids’ Focusing more on such areas, it’s also considered as suitable living areas(s) for many families that couldn’t find the suitable homes, especially with the shortage of housing units. Having these rooftops with basic conditions of living standards, prime location among the city, is not a bad idea to be hosting many residents.
5. Literature review
5.1. Green roof definition.
A green roof is defined as a living roof at the top of a building which is either partly or totally covered with vegetation and a growing medium and underneath it is a strong and water resistant membrane. Some additional layers are sometimes included in it as well like root barrier along with a system of irrigation and drainage. Plants are grown on the top of the roofs and this helps in the replacement of vegetated footprints which were lost while constructing the
rooftops that look like huge / pigeon housing projects / where they freeze during the
#19. The green roof provides shade, remove air particulates. Protects the roof from sun damage, and cool the air as water lost moist from plants leaves.
Every group had its own suggestions for green infrastructure. The most popular method among the projects was the implementation of green roofs. As every group stated, green roofs can help regulate temperatures inside buildings, saving costs on heating and cooling. They are handy in capturing storm water runoff, which can then be used for food production. Group A did a good job showing these benefits, but neglected to consider the possible detrimental
As vice president of Association of Pickers of Jardim Gramacho (ACAMJG), Valter, explain interesting fact that almost 50% of the garbage material can be recycled but people do not pay
Shingle roofing, typically called either composite or asphalt roofing, is by far the most common type of roofing found in the United States. Shingle roofing is made up of three layers: an asphalt base,
The roof provides an important layer of protection to any home, be sure to keep it in tip top shape. Click to visit website of a professional who can assist in the roofing needs of any
Anyone who has owned an asphalt shingled roof has seen the black streaks that form in the areas on the roof that get less sunlight. Commonly mistaken for mold, these streaks are actually algae that feed off of the limestone filler used in the shingles. This algae is not only an eyesore, left unchecked it can cause the granules on your shingles to fall off. It is a good idea to get rid of this menace as soon as you notice it.
Almost every roof has additional layers of material between the shingles and the insulation to keep water out and protect the layers above and below it.
Roofs are notorious heat sinks and by filling them with greenery it reduces this slow release of heat back into the surroundings. The green roofs will not only look amazing but also they help reduce the absorption of heat.
A rooftop space would touch on many aspects of the needs of the residents, and will continue to uphold the values of your organization to facilitate a prosperous and healthy community, free of the devastating affects of homelessness and poverty (Human Solutions n.d.). It will also contribute to the link between health and housing as shown in numerous reports from the Surgeon General, Department of Housing and Urban Development, WHO, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (pewtrusts.org). I hope your organization will consider this proposal and how it can impact the residents of these buildings and their
Moses Hall has approximately over two-hundred residences divvied up among four floors, each floor containing seven large trashcans. Yet, there are only two recycle bins; both of which are located on the first floor. This is an issue that harms not only the residents of Moses Hall but the environment as the lack of recycling alternatives leads to more production of more trash.
Anyone doubting the pride that the residents of Georgetown take in their homes and businesses need only look at the city's historic downtown and well-preserved Victorian homes. However, Georgetown has also embraced modern architecture to support a population that has increased dramatically since 1980. Whether they need asphalt shingles replaced, a new built-up roofing system, emergency roof repairs, new siding, a metal roofing system, an inspection to evaluate storm damage, new gutters or another roof-related service, the people of Georgetown know that they can count of Alpha Roofing for exemplary results.
Gutters are one of your home’s most crucial defenses against the elements. By directing rainwater away from your home in a controlled way, gutters can help prevent leakage, soil erosion, and damage to your home’s siding and foundation. When gutters degrade or fail, your home is at risk. But how long should gutters be expected to last, and how can you tell when it’s time to have them replaced? Gutter King, a respected gutter contractor based in Waialua, Hawaii, offers some helpful hints regarding your gutter system’s lifespan.
The average resident produces seven and a half pounds of garbage every day that is buried down in landfills and litters lands costing a great amount of money. Nowadays, people face no more critical trouble than the need to save the weakening environment, mainly in urban areas, where solid wastes are uselessly dumped. It has been observed that cities have no controlled structure for garbage disposal. Each year, millions of dollars are spent picking up litter and more is thrown away in valuable materials that could be recycled. As humanity develops new technology and equipment, the level of waste increases every day. Due to the fact that there is a huge problem with garbage disposal, government representatives must contribute to resolving
Recycling is an essential part of reducing the amount of waste filling up landfills. Recycling materials cannot only reduce waste but pollution as well. Unfortunately the typical recycling programs such as curbside pick-up and recycling centers require significant commitment from the public to be successful which generally leads to low participation. However there may be a solution to the problem. The pollution prevention and reduction program suggests the use of materials recovery facilities. Materials recovery facilities sort out recyclable materials from other waste products such as compostable items. By sorting out the waste at one central location more items get recycled and waste is reduced without public participation. A recent article by Wang (2010) suggests, “The installation of materials recovery facilities (MRFs) can be an alternative solution to the problem of low participation of voluntary household and curbside recycling in fast-growing cities.” Materials recovery facilities can be a viable solution for waste management problems where public participation is an obstacle. This solution also provides less societal impact because lifestyle change is not as critical.