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

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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/

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http://www.zinco-usa.com/faq/faq4.html