Green Roof
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Green Roof
Examples of Existing Green Roofs
School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Hundertwasser's Waldspirale, Austria
Examples of Existing Green Roofs
Sanitation District No. 1, Fort Wright, Kentucky
Examples of Existing Green Roofs
Chicago City Hall Ian McDonald's Meadow House, in Toronto
Examples of Existing Green Roofs
Toronto City Hall
Possibilities
Proposal for Birmingham, Alabama
Proposal for New York City
Actual Photo of Salt Lake City
Benefits of Using a Green Roof
• Energy Efficient• Carbon Emissions• Looks Cool!• Rainwater displacement• Extends Roof Life• Habitat for Insects and Animal Species
Energy Efficient
Plants Eat Carbon!
Rainwater Displacement
Extends Roof Life
Shingle Roof5-10 years
Green Roofabout 40 years
Gravel Roof15-25 years
Habitat for Insects and Animals
Components of a Green Roof
Roofing
Plastic Cup
Waterproofing
Plastic Layer
Filter
Fabric MeshSponge
Growing Medium
Soil
Plants
Plant Seeds
How To Get a Green Roof
1. Create a Proposal2. Talk to Students for Support3. Talk to "Important" People4. Raise Money5. Make the Green Roof6. Maintenance
Create a Proposal
Talk to Students for Support
Talk to "Important" People
Raise Money
Make the Green Roof
Maintenance
Links:http://fordhamsustainability.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/water-run-off-analysis/
http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geophysics/earth3.htm
http://www.someplaceinbetween.com/files/yard-birds.php
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/bird-gardens-47022602
http://www.suburbitat.org/programs/native-plant-conservation.html
http://progressivetimes.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/one-roof-two-roofs-green-roofs-blue-roofs/
http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/902/
http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/pview.php?id=846
http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/902/
http://www.greenroofs.org/minneapolis/index.php?page=sandistnoonewin
http://www.calfinder.com/blog/green-remodeling/green-roofs-home-design/
http://www.lid-stormwater.net/greenroofs_commercial.htm
http://www.lid-stormwater.net/greenroofs_commercial.htm
http://www.calfinder.com/blog/green-remodeling/green-roofs-home-design/
http://progressivetimes.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/one-roof-two-roofs-green-roofs-blue-roofs/
http://hpigreen.com/2010/01/
http://www.zinco-usa.com/faq/faq4.html