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

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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

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