Design strategies for integration of green roofs in sustainable housing
Green roofs are the integration of plant material and its supporting structures in buildings. Such an approach provides a habitat for local flora and fauna, helps manage storm water, reduces heat demand in winter and the cooling load in the summer, enhances the aesthetic values of dwellings, provide...
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Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
2015-12-01
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| description | Green roofs are the integration of plant material and its supporting structures in buildings. Such an approach provides a habitat for local flora and fauna, helps manage storm water, reduces heat demand in winter and the cooling load in the summer, enhances the aesthetic values of dwellings, provides the occupants with comfort and amenities and strengthens environmental responsibility. Because roofs represent approximately 40 percent to 50 percent of the surfaces in urban areas, green roofs have an important role in drainage and as a result water management as well. In fact, when a green roof is installed on 50 percent or more of the roof’s surface, it guarantees 2 points and can contribute 7 additional points toward LEED certification - almost 20 percent of the required rating. This paper classifies green roofs and offers strategies for their integration in residential buildings and examines their benefits, construction principles and applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6ce6bb8d27b544c1aa2c059eba00c7cf2022-12-21T22:57:21ZengUniversidad Politécnica de ValenciaVitruvio: International Journal of Architectural Technology and Sustainability2444-90912015-12-0101576510.4995/vitruvio-ijats.2015.44753323Design strategies for integration of green roofs in sustainable housingAvi Friedman0McGill UniversityGreen roofs are the integration of plant material and its supporting structures in buildings. Such an approach provides a habitat for local flora and fauna, helps manage storm water, reduces heat demand in winter and the cooling load in the summer, enhances the aesthetic values of dwellings, provides the occupants with comfort and amenities and strengthens environmental responsibility. Because roofs represent approximately 40 percent to 50 percent of the surfaces in urban areas, green roofs have an important role in drainage and as a result water management as well. In fact, when a green roof is installed on 50 percent or more of the roof’s surface, it guarantees 2 points and can contribute 7 additional points toward LEED certification - almost 20 percent of the required rating. This paper classifies green roofs and offers strategies for their integration in residential buildings and examines their benefits, construction principles and applications.https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/vitruvio/article/view/4475Green RoofClassificationMaintenanceVegetationConstruction |
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| title | Design strategies for integration of green roofs in sustainable housing |
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