Green roof design
Published on by Alex Trivotoli in Technology
Let's discuss advantages and disadvantages of Green Roof. Also share ideas on how to design the green roof for a particular area? Is possible to construct green roof in arid zone?
2 Answers
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Hello, construction of green roof is possible in any climatic zone. Read the website for detail construction design guidelines, www.greenroofguide.co.uk/design/ Hope this helps you.
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green roofs....
Green roof refers to a system of roofing that uses plant for roof covering instead of traditional covering materials.
some of the benefits of the GR are,
Add insulation to the building
Reduce stormwater runoff
Cool the surrounding air and lessen the heat-island effect in urban areas
Reduce air pollution
Capture carbon dioxide to help reduce global warming
Mitigate noise and glare
Create new habitat for birds and other wildlife.
Some of the limitation are: these are more expensive to install than traditional roofs, require intensive maintenance, irrigation and drainage systems, are limited by climate conditions, and can be costly to repair.