Green Roof Technology Ppt

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Green roof technology ppt.

A related benefit of green roofs is the retention of stormwater teermusk and mander 2007 and because of this green roofs are emerging as an increasingly popular low impact development lid tool for storm water control voyde et al 2010. Wide range 19 20. Vegetation free zone space left without vegetation. Defining a green roof.

Shallow depth typically 2 4 in low growing often broad. Plants for green roof right plant for the right place succulents are the backbone of green roofs herbaceous perennials used as accents turf shrubs trees in intensive green roof 20 21. 6 type 1 extensive. A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.

Maintaining a site s pre development hydrology or. Sedum and herbs thick green roofs. The maintenance is higher than an extensive green roof. Of green roofs utilized during human history are analogous to contemporary functions.

A green roof is a planted roof top container gardens on roofs are not generally considered to be true green roofs. The 2 main types. Green roof presentation 1. There are three distinct layers in a green roof from the bottom namely.

This can be a plus especially if there s little outdoor or green space available on the property. Living roofs vegetated roofs eco roofs roof gardens definition. Green roof technology has a history that predates the modern era. Semi intensive green roof intermediate green roof type with characteristics of both extensive and intensive green roofs.

Roof space is often viewed as wasted space. Vegetation dictated by the depth of substrate thin green roofs. Green roofing technology m. For large buildings with flat roofs a roof garden can also increase the usable space a building offers.

Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although. Green roof technology is capable of alleviating these problems. Yeang 2006 extensive and intensive. Vegetation cover on a roof surface.

Beauty green roofs can make your property more attractive. Typically 4 to 8 growing media depth sometimes irrigated and usually planted with a wide range of species.