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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. [1]
About Green Roofs — Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Green roofs help to reach the principles of smart growth and positively affect the urban environment by increasing amenity and green space and reducing community resistance to infill projects. Green roofs can serve any number of functions and uses, including: Community gardens (e.g. local food production or co-ops)
Using Green Roofs to Reduce Heat Islands | US EPA
A green roof, or rooftop garden, is a vegetative layer grown on a rooftop. Green roofs provide shade, remove heat from the air, and reduce temperatures of the roof surface and surrounding air. Using green roofs in cities or other built environments with limited vegetation can moderate the heat island effect, particularly during the day.
Green Roofs: Everything You Need to Know About These Lush and ...
Innovative Design. Green Roofs: Everything You Need to Know About These Lush and Vibrant Canopies. See how these living rooftops are helping to save—and beautify—the planet. By Elizabeth Stamp...
Soak Up the Rain: Green Roofs | US EPA - U.S. Environmental ...
Green roofs have a layer of plant material that absorbs water like a sponge. They capture water when it rains, slowly releasing it through evaporation and plant use. Green roofs can significantly reduce the amount of rain water that would otherwise run off an impervious roof surface.
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