Sustainability green roofs
Language: English Series: Building ; 271(8437) 30 June 2006, 70-73(4)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L134042 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 134042-1001 |
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.