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GREEN ROOFS

GREEN ROOFS. BY: PHILLIP MOTEN. It is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane Intensive Extensive. What are GREEN ROOFS?. Components of Green Roof. Economic Benefits Sound Insulation

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GREEN ROOFS

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  1. GREEN ROOFS BY: PHILLIP MOTEN

  2. It is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane • Intensive • Extensive What are GREEN ROOFS?

  3. Components of Green Roof

  4. Economic Benefits • Sound Insulation • Amenity Space & Aesthetics • Food Production Why a Green Roof (Private)

  5. Fairmount Waterfront Hotel

  6. Air Quality • Temperature Regulation • Water • Social • Preservation(habitat & Biodiversity) • Local Food Production Why a Green Roof (Public)

  7. Energy balance, Daily Mean

  8. Aesthetics • Health & Horticultural Therapy • Improved Safety • Recreation • Community building Social Benefits

  9. Green Roof on Nursing Home

  10. Golf Course Green Roof

  11. Support of Local Economy • Increased access • Travel time Local Food Production

  12. Slope • Loading Capacity • Existing materials • Drainage System • Waterproofing • Electrical • Water supply Things to Know!!!

  13. Plant Selection • Plant Design Designs & Plants

  14. How Much Does it COST!!! The big Question

  15. Extensive

  16. 15 credits • Reduced Site Disturbance • Landscape Design • Storm Water Management • Water Efficient Landscaping • Innovative Wastewater Technologies • Innovation in Design LEED Credits

  17. In Closing

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