Download or read book Design Guidelines and Maintenance Manual for Green Roofs In the Semi Arid and Arid West written by Leila Tolderlund and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A green roof is a living layer that holds the opportunity for discovery, absorption, fi ltration, release, decay and renewal. It has the ability to hide, to produce, to provide for respite, and to participate in changing culture over time. It is a layer in the urban context that often goes unnoticed as it carries out extremely important functions partaking in the circle of life. The importances of living systems at different scales are closely interconnected. At an individual/personal scale, studies have show that we seem to be better balanced physically and psychologically, when we are aligned with our environment1. Patients with a view to nature recover faster than patients with a view of a brick wall.2 Green roofs and vertical gardens - by nature - have great potential in urban settings, where enormous surfaces of wall and roof are available and open for vegetation to emerge, unfold and develop. These living layers holds a latent potential that we can tap into as we partner with nature. Green roof systems that help protect, insulate, filter, slow and clean water, provide for wildlife habitat, lower rising temperatures, and clean the air is already acknowledged, implemented and integrated across the nation and across the world.." pg. 3.
Download or read book The Green Roof Manual written by Linda McIntyre and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green roofs—the ultimate in sustainable building practices—continue to generate enormous interest and enthusiasm among architects, landscape designers, and urban planners. Increasingly strict stormwater regulations and the appeal of LEED-related projects have also boosted the popularity and desirability of green roofs. Those who want to build green roofs, however, have few resources to guide them. Until now, no book has taken a comprehensive look at how to effectively adapt green-roof technology to the variable and extreme North American climate, and how to design projects that will function and endure as successfully as those in Germany, Switzerland, and other European countries. This book fills the gap by providing an overview of practices and techniques that have been effective in North America. The authors offer options regarding structure, function, horticulture, and logistics, as well as surveys of actual projects and analyses of why they have or haven’t succeeded. Approachable and reader-friendly, the manual clearly explains how these complex systems function and how to plan and carry out projects successfully from concept through construction and maintenance. Ideally suited to professionals (including architects, landscape architects, engineers, and designers) and their clients, it brings together key lessons from leaders in the field. Numerous photographs highlight the range of design possibilities and show green roofs both during construction and at various stages of maturity. At last, those seeking basic information about how to design and build green roofs have a concise, authoritative guide to this exciting new technology.
Download or read book Green Roof Systems written by Susan Weiler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Roof Systems goes beyond the fashionable green roof movement and provides solid information on building accessible space, often as important public space, over structure. It offers brief coverage of the entire process, including planning and collaboration, and focuses on the technical aspects of these roof systems, their components, and their applications.
Download or read book Health and Well Being Considerations in the Design of Indoor Environments written by González-Lezcano, Roberto A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indoor residential environments have a direct influence on human health, both in developed and developing countries. Significant levels of indoor pollution can make housing unsafe and can negatively impact on human health. Housing, therefore, is a key health factor for people all over the world, and various parameters such as air quality, ventilation, hygrothermal comfort, lighting, physical environment, building efficiency, and others can contribute to healthy architecture and the conditions that can result from the poor application of these parameters. Health and Well-Being Considerations in the Design of Indoor Environments addresses issues concerning indoor environmental quality (IEQ), including air quality and ventilation, access to daylight and views, acoustic conditions, and control over lighting and thermal comfort, as well as the impact that this environment can have on human health and mental well-being. The book also investigates the functional aspects of interior design such as whether the layout provides easy access to tools and sufficient space for occupants. It also considers energy demand and building energy losses due to such issues as air renovations and enclosure infiltrations. Covering topics such as sustainable design, pollution, building materials, and lighting, this book is an effective resource for students, professors, academicians, researchers, architects, designers, planners, engineers, interior designers, building managers, construction companies, and other industry professionals looking to increase building occupant satisfaction by considering all aspects of IEQ.
Download or read book InCIEC 2014 written by Rohana Hassan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 1251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The special focus of this proceedings is to cover the areas of infrastructure engineering and sustainability management. The state-of-the art information in infrastructure and sustainable issues in engineering covers earthquake, bioremediation, synergistic management, timber engineering, flood management and intelligent transport systems. It provides precise information with regards to innovative research development in construction materials and structures in addition to a compilation of interdisciplinary finding combining nano-materials and engineering.
Download or read book Green Roof Construction and Maintenance GreenSource Books written by Kelly Luckett and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-08-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Complete Guide to Building and Maintaining Green Roofs Written by an industry expert in green roof design and installation, this GreenSource book presents all of the information you need to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs. You will find a wealth of practical details gathered through real-world implementations and independent research. Green Roof Construction and Maintenance explains how to design a green roof, plan for irrigation and drainage, select and place soil and plants, and maintain the entire setup. The book also discusses return on investment, LEED design specifications, and the myriad short- and long-term environmental benefits of green roofs. Filled with step-by-step illustrations and full-color photographs, this is a valuable, hands-on guide to a rapidly emerging trend in the sustainability movement. Green Roof Construction and Maintenance includes: Key questions to ask at each stage of the green building process Tested tips and techniques for successful structural design Construction methods for new and existing buildings Information on insulation, drainage, detailing, irrigation, and plant selection Details on optimal soil formulation Illustrations featuring various stages of construction Best practices for green roof maintenance A survey of environmental benefits, including evapo-transpiration, storm-water management, habitat restoration, and improvement of air quality Tips on the LEED design and certification process Considerations for assessing return on investment Color photographs of successfully installed green roofs Useful checklists, tables, and charts
Download or read book Rethinking Infrastructure Design for Multi Use Water Services written by Čedo Maksimović and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-08-27 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we approach a historic tipping point in the global trend toward urbanisation – within two decades urban dwellers will increase from 49% to 60% of the planet’s population – this book identifies and addresses a critical problem: water. The editors show how cities can shift from being water consumers to resource managers, applying urban water management principles to ensure access to water and sanitation infrastructure and services; manage rainwater, wastewater, storm water drainage, and runoff pollution; control waterborne diseases and epidemics; and reduce the risk of such water-related hazards as floods, droughts and landslides. The book explores the Multiple-Use Water Services (MUS) paradigm, offering a section on the MUS approach and a means of calculating the value of MUS systems, as well as tools and resources to support decision-making. Case studies illustrate MUS in selected urban and rural contexts. Each case study breaks out the challenges, policy framework, benefits, benchmarks, lessons learned (success and failures) and potential next steps. The contributors consider the main options for applying the Multiple-Use Water Services (MUS) paradigm, breaking down its components and offering cost-benefit analyses along with challenges and considerations for both the short and long term. Also discussed are methods by which mutual interactions of water infrastructure and vegetated areas are taken into account in the synergy of spatial planning and optimised modelling of ecosystems’ performance indicators. This method of planning should make future developments cheaper to build; their users will pay lower utility bills for water, energy and heating. These developments will be more pleasant to live in and property value would likely be higher. The brief includes a section on the MUS approach and a means to calculate the value of MUS systems, as well as provides tools and resources to support decision-making. Case studies are included to illustrate MUS in selected urban and rural contexts. Each case study breaks out the challenges, policy framework, benefits, benchmarks, lessons learned (success and failures) and potential next steps.
Download or read book Essential Green Roof Construction written by Leslie Doyle and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the do it yourself builder, an “essential guide . . . to install and maintain a beautiful and ecological compliment to your home or office” (Kelly Hart, author of Essential Earthbag Construction). Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. This book includes: The benefits of a green roof The basics of planning and design Assessing site conditions such as aspect, slope, and loads Navigating building codes and working with building officials Material options, including professional grade and economical or local alternatives Planting suggestions for different roof climates and conditions, including food production When to call on professionals to ensure safety and integrity Step-by-step guidance for safe roof installation and detailing Annual green roof maintenance. Where common sense meets beauty—a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place. Essential Green Roof Construction will give you the knowledge and confidence to install your own green roof. “Impressive . . . and, importantly, easy for the average person to understand.” —Stephen Hill, associate professor, School of the Environment, Trent University “Well-written, well-researched, and full of clear and informative drawings and photos.” —Lloyd Kahn, editor-in-chief, Shelter Publications, author, Shelter and The Half-Acre Homestead “An excellent resource for both DIY and design professionals.” —Tim Krahn, P. Eng. Building Alternatives Inc., author, Essential Rammed Earth Construction
Download or read book High Rise Buildings written by Jerry Tracy and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 953 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authors Jerry Tracy, Jack J. Murphy and James J. Murtagh invite fire chiefs, fire officers, firefighters, fire protection engineers, building management and the greater fire community to explore High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges as a foundation for coordination and control of high-rise building operations. Features: - Learn about cognitive command from many invaluable high-rise fire case histories - Manage and respond to all-hazards events within the high-rise environment for generations to come - A guideline and reference for fire professionals, building owners and system engineers, the building construction community, property managers What others are saying: "High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges is literally a "bible" for high-rise buildings, protection from fire, and the challenges they present to firefighters." --Paul Grimwood, Kent (UK) Fire and Rescue Service, Ph.D., Principal, Fire Protection Engineer "High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges fills an important void in high-rise firefighting and is an important asset to fire officers." --Glenn P. Corbett, Fire Engineering Magazine, Technical Editor
Download or read book Green City Planning and Practices in Asian Cities written by Zhenjiang Shen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban planners across the world are faced with sustainable development issues in their work, especially when they are tasked with creating green cities or where sustainable and smart growth in urban settings are set as primary goals. This book introduces green city planning and practices from the three dimensions of green-building innovation, community development and smart city strategies, and argues that effective implementation of green city planning are a necessary pre-condition for reaching sustainable urban development. A range of authors representing a broad disciplinary spectrum bring together the different standards of green building methods and urban design techniques and clearly sketch the roles of both spatial designers and urban researchers in the implementation of green city planning at regional, community and single-building level in order to arrive at an integrated approach across different scales.
Download or read book Blue Green Infrastructure Across Asian Countries written by Shalini Dhyani and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-24 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited book discusses Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) from conception to implementation in building resilience and urban sustainability. The book emphasizes on infrastructures, institutions, and perceptions as three main pillars of implementing and managing successful BGI, with a special focus on Asia. The book highlights concepts as well as field-based experiences from different parts of Asia by experts, with a special focus on advances and opportunities in advancing BGI, challenges and constraints, followed by case studies on BGI mainstreaming. It addresses sustainable water management, multiscale environmental design, environmental risk assessment, and finally understanding policy implications and concerns for BGI mainstreaming in growing urban sprawls of the region. There has been growing global momentum and recognition of Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) as a multifunctional Nature-based Solution (NbS) with multiple co-benefits. There is strong evidence from many urban centres of Europe, USA, China, and South Africa demonstrating that mainstreaming BGI can help in addressing growing vulnerability of urban areas by ensuring safety, resilience, and sustainability for urban residents in the warming world. This book is a timely contribution for researchers, students, scholars, urban planners, consultants, and policy makers in the fields of environment, resilience, urban planning, climate adaptation, and sustainability science.
Download or read book Green Roofs written by Angela Youngman and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is essential reading for everyone interested in or committed to energy-efficient buildings and Introduces the range of green roofs available, from the small garden shed to towering skyscapers. It discusses the role of the green roof as part of an overall greening of a building and landscape, advises on types of vegetation to be grown and mainetenance required, warns of problems that can be encountered, analyses the green roof movement, reports on its success thus far and looks to the future. It also describes residential and business case studies from across the world--Cover.
Download or read book Green Roof Design and Installation written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Design Guidelines for Green Roofs written by Steven W. Peck and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A green roof is a green space created by adding layers of growing medium & plants on top of a traditional roofing system. This paper provides an introduction to the green roof concept and includes information on the use of green roofs in Europe, the characteristics of intensive & extensive green roofs, the public & private benefits of green roofs (economic, environmental, social), the design & implementation of a green roof, and the costs of green roofing. Three case studies are included for illustration.
Download or read book Green Roof and Green Wall Plants written by Robert C Brears and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Green Roof and Green Wall Plants: A Comprehensive Guide for Different Climates Worldwide" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the implementation and maintenance of green roofs and walls tailored to diverse climatic conditions. This book offers an in-depth exploration of plant selection and design strategies, ensuring the success and sustainability of green infrastructure in various climate zones, including tropical, subtropical, temperate, Mediterranean, arid, and continental climates. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the unique characteristics of each climate and how to choose plants that thrive in those specific conditions. The book highlights critical aspects of routine and seasonal maintenance, such as efficient watering and irrigation systems, pruning and trimming techniques, and fertilization and soil health management. It also emphasizes the importance of sustainability strategies, including water conservation methods, the use of native and drought-tolerant plants, and practices that promote energy efficiency and urban biodiversity. "Green Roof and Green Wall Plants" addresses the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions and provides practical solutions for enhancing the resilience and performance of green roofs and walls. The book also explores future trends in green infrastructure, such as the integration of smart technologies and multifunctional uses of green spaces, ensuring that readers stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field. Whether you are an urban planner, landscape architect, environmental advocate, or a homeowner looking to create your own green oasis, this comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge and insights needed to design, implement, and maintain thriving green roofs and walls. This book is a valuable tool for anyone committed to fostering sustainable urban environments and harnessing the numerous benefits of green infrastructure.
Download or read book Green Roof Madness written by Melissa N. Guerrero and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Professional Design Guide to Green Roofs written by Lisa Lee Benjamin and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Until recently, most green rooftop gardens were little more than variations on sedum mats on four inches of soil. Now, designers are creating cutting-edge green roofs that focus not only on critical environmental issue like heat, storm management, and ecosystem development, but also on the aesthetics, offering beautiful, livable, sustainable landscapes. The Professional Design Guide to Green Roofs is a comprehensive exploration of rooftop garden design and the process behind it. It covers everything landscape architects and garden designers need to know to create a beautiful garden in the sky. With lush photography, international examples, and solid how-to information, this is an essential resource for all design professionals.
