Green Roof Resource Manual
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Green roof resource manual. It is also designed as a resource for policy makers and advocates that are interested in. By reviewing the reasons municipalities throughout the world have set green roof policies and program policy makers can better determine which policies suit their needs. Green roof design resource manual 5. Architectural design considerations 5 1 shading and shelter 5 2 roof top rooms meeting places 5 3 plant rooms 5 4 other structures 6.
This manual is an overview of international and canadian green roof policies and programs. Green roof economics benefits costs npv net present value benefits costs rinaldi buffam et al. Water technologies 6 1 water collection 6 2 water storage 6 3 water use and filtration 6 4 grey water filtration 6 5 black water sytems 7. Green roofs are distinct from traditional rooftop gardens.
Minimize the waste of any valuable resource such as water. In prep assumes a 40 year lifespan of the green roof and a 20 year lifespan of a conventional roof model based in cincinnati with cso s present largest cost of green roof is related to installation but roof replacement costs are reduced.