Download or read book The Execution of a Green Roof Design Analysis Assessment Concept and Design written by Marvin Namanda and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2016-03-30 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wissenschaftliche Studie aus dem Jahr 2015 im Fachbereich Landschaftsarchitektur, Landespflege, Gartenbau, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: This paper presents a green roof design where the client requires a specially engineered rooftop that supports plant life, measuring 37m by 44m. They requested a rooftop with a thin layer of low-growing, herbaceous plants that require low maintenance, thus an extensive green roof. The roof had to be a multi-layered build up consisting of a protection fleece layer and a recycled filter fleece under a loose blend of organic and mineral substrate under a planted sedum vegetation. Given the Australian climate, the plants should be densely spaced and able to live in meager soil and also survive exposure to cold, heat, and wind.

Download or read book Green Roof Retrofit written by Sara J. Wilkinson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-08-08 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deep understanding of the implications of green roof retrofit is required amongst students and practitioners to make the decisions and take the actions needed to mitigate climate changes. Green Roof Retrofit: building urban resilience illustrates the processes undertaken to develop this new knowledge and thereby embed a deeper level of understanding in readers.Illustrative case studies and exemplars are drawn from countries outside of the core researched areas to demonstrate the application of the knowledge more broadly. Examples are used from the Americas (North and South and Canada), Oceania, Asia and other European countries.The book describes the multiple criteria which inform decision making and how this provides a way forward for making better decisions about green roof retrofit in different countries and climates.

Download or read book An Experimental Design to Assess Soil plant water Relations on a Kansas Green Roof written by Alyssa Breighann Decker and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green roofs are increasingly common as cities seek environmentally sustainable approaches to mitigate climate change impacts while providing urban amenities. However, water availability is one of the most limiting factors in a green roof system and understanding the substrate-plant-water relationships within green roof ecosystems is key for understanding plant success and failures for individual green roofs. To provide insight on green roof plant and substrate selection for green roofs in the Flint Hills Ecoregion (Kansas, USA) and similar climates, three experimental research green roof beds were designed for the Kansas State University (KSU) College of Architecture, Planning and Design (APD) building and were initially planted in October 2017, with replacement plantings completed by June 2018. The three green roof beds provide three different depths (approximately 4, 6, and 8 inches [10.2, 15.3, and 20.4 cm]). The experimental design is a strip plot design within a randomized complete block design for each green roof depth. Each green roof depth contains two substrates (Rooflite® Extensive MC and Kansas BuildEx), and three different species mixes (all-Sedums, Sedums and native grasses, and all-natives). Each of the three specified mixes contain 6 different species planted in triplicate within each replication cell. The main objectives for this APD Experimental Green Roof research are twofold: (1) understand how a locally blended substrate (Kansas BuildEx) and a commercially provided, regionally mixed substrate (Rooflite® Extensive MC) vary in the way they store and dispense water and how different plant mixes may affect the hydrologic processes within these substrates; and (2) understand how vegetative coverage and above-ground biomass of three mixed-species plantings and selected native plant species change over time. Using lessons learned from this experimental study of the two different substrate types, three different substrate depths, and three species mixes, the desire was to improve our collective understanding of the selected plants and substrates and ultimately to improve the design, implementation, and management of green roofs in this part of Kansas and in locations with similar climates. To realize these objectives, our interdisciplinary team has been investigating the relationships between micro-meteorological and subsurface temperatures and soil moisture dynamics, two different substrates installed at depths ranging from 2.4-5.2 inches (6.1-13.2 cm) called the 4-inch bed, 4.5-7.5 inches (11.4-19.1 cm) called the 6-inch bed, and 6.5-10.1 inches (16.5-25.7 cm) called the 8-inch bed, and vegetative coverage of specified mixes and biomass associated with the three distinct species mixes and seven native species (sideoats grama, blue grama, little bluestem, shortbeak or prairie sedge, purple prairie clover, prairie junegrass, and prairie dropseed). This dissertation research examined water holding capacities of the roof while soil moisture release curves were estimated to provide insight on how water is stored and the energy status of this water within the two selected green roof substrates. Lab tests to understand water holding capacities were done at KSU while lab tests on substrate-water energy status were sent to the Turf and Soil Diagnostics Lab in Linwood, Kansas. Soil moisture dynamics in each of the substrate types were investigated by analyzing the recession curve slopes for Rooflite® Extensive MC and Kansas BuildEx to provide insight as to how green roof substrate properties can cause variations in soil moisture retention and recession. Soil moisture recession rates were analyzed for 1-hour and 24-hour periods following rainfall events in two configurations. Configuration 1 assessed soil moisture recession rates within the all-natives species mix planted in both substrates in all three green roof depths from March 2018 to early July 2019. Configuration 2 assessed soil moisture recession rates for the Sedums only and all-natives species mixes planted in both substrates for the 4- and 8-inch depths from late July 2019 to May 2020. For both configurations, soil moisture monitoring was done in situ. In terms of soil moisture, it was found that Kansas BuildEx (BuildEx) had a greater roof capacity than the Rooflite® Extensive MC substrate, and these substrates varied in the energy status of water within the soil. However, there was little to no difference in the rate at which these substrates dispense water (recession rates). For Configuration 1, there was only an effect of substrate in the shallowest bed (4-inch depth) when looking at a 1-hour recession period. For Configuration 2, there was only a slight effect of mix on recession in the 8-inch bed for the 1-hour recession period. Plant coverage and above-ground biomass measurements were taken at the end of the 2018 and 2019 growing seasons. Coverage measurements utilized overhead photography. When looking at species mix performance in these beds, by the end of the second growing season there was a significant effect of mix type on amount of cover (or vegetative coverage within each plot), with the all-natives and Sedum and natives mixes having the greatest cover in the 4-inch and 8-inch beds. In the 6-inch bed there was a significant interaction effect between mix and substrate types. When looking at cover for each mix, Rooflite® Extensive MC yielded greater cover in the Sedums only mix; and when looking at cover in each substrate, the Sedums and natives mix having the greatest cover in Rooflite® Extensive MC, and the Sedums and natives mix and the all-natives mix having the greatest cover in Kansas BuildEx. Regarding individual species performance, by the end of 2019, little bluestem had greater biomass in the Rooflite® Extensive MC substrate than in the BuildEx substrate for the 4-, 6-, and 8-inch beds. In the 6-inch bed, sideoats grama had greater biomass in the Rooflite® Extensive MC substrate than in BuildEx, while purple prairie clover had greater biomass in Kansas BuildEx substrate than in Rooflite® Extensive MC. Buffalograss was one of the species planted in the Sedums and native grasses mix. Based on personal observations this grass performed exceptionally well throughout this study with photographs and visual assessments clearly indicating buffalograss dominance in most plots where it was planted, corresponding to findings in Liu et al., 2019. The outcomes of this study show that there are important relationships occurring between substrate type and mixed-species performance in varying substrate depths for green roof systems associated with the APD Experimental Green Roof. Plant above-ground biomass can be affected by substrate type and particular species. Substrate types influence the percent cover of green roof species mixes, and how water is stored and taken up by plants. The results and work related to this dissertation have enhanced the knowledge of soil-water relations of green roof ecosystems in this part of Kansas, which can help improve design, implementation, and management practices and make green roofs more sustainable. Future research should focus on analyses of how substrate chemical and physical properties change over time (if possible, five and ten after the first full growing season) and how these changes affect water movement within the substrate and plant species and mix performance over the long-term. It is likely that plant patterns will change over time depending on how well each species does over the long-term. Cover and biomass should continue to be monitored to see how the selected mixes and individual species perform over time.

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 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 Green Roofs Facades and Vegetative Systems written by Elena Giacomello and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Roofs, Facades, and Vegetative Systems: Safety Aspects in the Standards analyzes codes, standards and official documents from countries around the world, including: the United States and Canada in North America, Germany, France and Italy in Europe, and Australia, Singapore, Japan and Thailand in Asia. This essential resource for building design professionals covers a full range of living technologies, such as vegetative systems, green architecture/urban design, construction efficiency, facades, fire protection, sustainability aspects in buildings, landscape design, tall buildings and wind design. The book provides an invaluable tool on international codes and standards and how to incorporate them into projects. - Provides expert advice for complying with the international codes and standards governing the use of green living technology - Covers codes and standards for façades, fire protection, landscape design and wind design - Includes case studies and excepts from major international codes and standards - Peer reviewed by some of the top experts and construction firms currently applying this technology around the world

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 A Case Study written by Christian Werthmann and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2007-08-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green roofs are the great green hope of many environmentalists, politicians, and architects interested in more efficient and environmentally aware buildings. From a design standpoint, however, there is less consensus. While some see the roof garden as a visual statement using plants, geometric lines, and sculptural elements, others believe concerns for sustainability should outweigh visual appeal. A green roof that combines aesthetics and mechanics has become the goal of many a landscape architect. In Green Roof Gardens, author Christian Werthmann explains the history, methodology, and design process of green roof garden construction, providing a rich source of inspiration and technical knowledge in the process for anybody interested in this simple solution to many of the environmental challenges we face today.

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 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 Ecoregional Green Roofs written by Bruce Dvorak and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-05 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the application of green roofs in ecoregions of the western United States and Canada. While green roofs were intended to sustain local or regional vegetation, this volume describes how green roofs in their modern form are typically planted with a low-diversity mix of sedums from Europe or Asia. The authors demonstrate how in the western USA and Canada many green roofs have been designed with native plants and have been found to thrive. Part I of this book covers theory and an overview of ecoregions and their implications for green roofs. In Part II vegetation from prairies, deserts, montane meadows, coastal meadows, and scrub and sub-alpine habitats are explored on seventy-three ecoregional green roofs. Case studies explore design concepts, materials, watering and maintenance, wildlife, plant species, and lessons learned. Part III covers an overview of ecoregional green roofs and a future outlook. This book is aimed at professionals, designers, researchers, students and educators with an interest in green roofs and the preservation of biodiversity.

Download or read book Life Cycle Assessment on Green Building Implementation written by Vivian W. Y. Tam and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Life Cycle Assessment on Green Building Implementation" that was published in Sustainability

Download or read book The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building written by 7group and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The members of 7group and Bill Reed are examples writ large of the kind of leadership that is taking this idea of green building and forming it into reality, by helping change minds, building practice, and design process." —from the Foreword by S. Rick Fedrizzi President, CEO, and Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council A whole-building approach to sustainability The integrative design process offers a new path to making better green building decisions and addressing complex issues that threaten living systems. In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems. With integrative thinking that reframes what sustainability means, they provide a how-to guide for architects, designers, engineers, developers, builders, and other professionals on incorporating integrative design into every phase of a project. This practical manual: Explains the philosophy and underpinnings of effective integrative design, addressing systems thinking and building and community design from a whole-living system perspective Details how to implement integrative design from the discovery phase to occupancy, supported by process outlines, itemized tasks, practice examples, case studies, and real-world stories illustrating the nature of this work Explores the deeper understanding of integration that is required to transform architectural practice and our role on the planet This book, both practical and thoughtful, will help you deliver your vision of a sustainable environment. 7group, based in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, includes principals John Boecker, Scot Horst, Tom Keiter, Andrew Lau, Marcus Sheffer, and Brian Toevs, who bring a unique integration of expertise in design, engineering, energy and daylight modeling, materials assessments, commissioning, education, and communications to their work. Internationally recognized thought leaders in the green building movement, they have led countless teams through the practical implementation of integrative design on building projects of all types around the world. 7group also has been directly and deeply involved with the development of the LEED® Green Building Rating System, including experience on more than 100 LEED projects. Scot Horst currently serves as chair of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Steering Committee.

Download or read book Green Walls Green Roofs written by Gina Tsarouhas and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable architecture is one of the most popular trends today. With dense urban living and less green space available, green walls and roofs are helping to fill that gap. These living structures can be created with vegetation, which helps to absorb rainwater, provide insulation and lower temperatures while creating a habitat for natural flora and fauna. Green Walls Green Roofs features projects from all over the world, showing how these elements work in various climates. Ranging from the tropical houses in Singapore to inner-city buildings in North America, this beautifully illustrated book will show you how living architecture can enrich our world. Gina Tsarounas has coordinated and authored a number of travel guides for Lonely Planet before joining Images Publishing as a senior editor. Her wealth of experience is demonstrated in the beautifully designed books now being produced. Comparable Titles: Vertical Ecoinfrastructure, 9781864703863, Images Publishing Group, August 2010 The Green House, 9781568989501, Princeton Architectural Press, May 2010

Download or read book Green Roof Ecosystems written by Richard K. Sutton and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an up-to-date coverage of green (vegetated) roof research, design, and management from an ecosystem perspective. It reviews, explains, and poses questions about monitoring, substrate, living components and the abiotic, biotic and cultural aspects connecting green roofs to the fields of community, landscape and urban ecology. The work contains examples of green roof venues that demonstrate the focus, level of detail, and techniques needed to understand the structure, function, and impact of these novel ecosystems. Representing a seminal compilation of research and technical knowledge about green roof ecology and how functional attributes can be enhanced, it delves to explore the next wave of evolution in green technology and defines potential paths for technological advancement and research.

Download or read book Simulation of Field Water Use and Crop Yield written by R. A. Feddes and published by Halsted Press. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory of field water use: basics of water flow i unsaturated soils;water uptake by plants roots;numerical approximation of flow in soil-root systems. Theory of crop production:mathematical description of growts;water and actual production;calculation of potential production. Theprogram:program for field water use, SWATR;program for crop production,CROPR;execution of SWATR; execution of CROPR.

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.