Sustainability green roofs
Rawlinson, Simon
Sustainability green roofs - 2006 - Building 271(8437) 30 June 2006, 70-73(4) .
Feature on green roofs. Introduces the planning context for green roofs (often the redevelopment of urban brownfield sites) and outlines green roof components and technologies, including the indicative thickness for roof layers. Suggests that key benefits of green roofs cover sustainable drainage, microclimate, biodiversity, building performance and aesthetics. Lists cost drivers and provides indicative costs of a green roof with areas ranging from 100 to 1000 m2.
Sustainability green roofs - 2006 - Building 271(8437) 30 June 2006, 70-73(4) .
Feature on green roofs. Introduces the planning context for green roofs (often the redevelopment of urban brownfield sites) and outlines green roof components and technologies, including the indicative thickness for roof layers. Suggests that key benefits of green roofs cover sustainable drainage, microclimate, biodiversity, building performance and aesthetics. Lists cost drivers and provides indicative costs of a green roof with areas ranging from 100 to 1000 m2.