Green roof

Pros & Cons of Green Roofing Green roofing systems are rapidly becoming one of the most popular options for environmentally-conscious customers interested in making a statement with their home while helping the environment at the same time, and several roofing companies in Chicago are beginning to specialize in this field. A green roof does not mean that a roof has solar panels or wind turbines installed; a green roof is a system that is covered with plants, mosses, and other types of vegetation

Green roofs as a combination of natural and artificial facility has many positive and negative aspects. By knowing properly about the positive and negative aspects, it gets easier for facility managers to plan and maintain the service according to space, infrastructure, people and organization. Carter and Butler (2008), studied the ecological impact of green roofs on test plots of Georgia and Massachusetts. It was evaluated that green roofs help in storm-water retention by retaining 78% of rainfall

A green roof is a layered system, partially or completely covering the roof area and with the vegetation being planted directly in the soil media (Stewart, 2013). It is important to have a good understanding about the type of vegetated roofs and their maintenance as a facility manager. This combination of natural and man-made facility is expanding at a dynamic pace and proves to be beneficial in providing sustainability. All the basic stratigraphic composition remaining the same, green roofs can

Green roofs are a type of green infrastructure that are becoming increasingly more popular as they perform vital environmental functions in addition to being a used for storm water management. In simple terms, green roofs provide storm management by providing layers of absorbent materials on the roof’s surface capable of holding water. These layers consist of some form of vegetation like grass, a growing medium that enables the vegetation to cultivate, a filtering layer that allows only water to

Chicago Green Roof Project Marilyn Alberthal and Bryce Hansen PM409 City University  Abstract This paper analyzes the proficiencies and deficiencies of the initial Green Roof project in Chicago. Many consider this first roof as a great example of how to properly set up a green roof initiative for city buildings. It also opened the doors for the city’s residents to incorporate this into their personal properties. Chicago has been recognized for their work in making more and more of their buildings

We all have a conventional roof, any of us use that roof other than shelter purpose? But this green roof has many benefits at environmental protection, social quality of life and economic development. in short benefits at sustainable development. A green roof contributes in storm-water management, reduction in heat island effects, reduction in pollution, provide habitat for plants, insects and animals, aesthetic benefits, reduction in noise level, fire prevention, energy savings ( reduction in energy

Introduction There are several ecological and environmental benefits of green roofs which have consequentially brought in increasing interests in this technology. A green roof, as a “carpeting” of plants on the roof of buildings, offers many benefits in addition to enhancing its aesthetic value. Primarily, green roofs have the ability to delay the storm runoff peak occurrence, thus reducing the peak flow rate and mitigating flood risks. Another benefit is its thermal insulation potential that reduces

Green roofs are example of green infrastructure that provides storm management through layers of absorbent materials on the roof’s surface capable of holding water. These layers consist of some form of vegetation like grass, a growing medium that enables the vegetation to cultivate, a filtering layer that allows only water to pass through, a draining layer, a waterproof barrier that prevents water from going through the roof and the roof structure that is made from a material like concrete, wood

concealed in smoke. Duquesne University was built in the middle of Pittsburgh, leaving not much room for green space. The solution to this dilemma is a garden high in the sky, a green roof. Dictionary.com describes a green roof as, “a roof covered with vegetation, designed for its aesthetic value and to optimize energy conservation.” This roof is the answer that Pittsburgh has been looking for. Green roofs are beneficial in so many ways. First, they improve the air quality. This is due to the fact that

ROOFTOP GARDEN What is the difference between a green roof and a rooftop garden? There are a few main differences between a green roof and a rooftop garden. Firstly a rooftop garden is intended for human use, whereas a green roof is not intended for human use. Secondly, rooftop gardens are generally planted in deeper soils (on average between 200-500mm) while a green roof substrate is much shallower (20mm-150mm), and can be as little as 2cm. Rooftop gardens are usually broken up into areas of