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Options for green roof retrofit and urban food production in the Sydney CBD [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: COBRA ; 2013Publication details: London RICS 2013ISBN:
  • 9781783210305
Subject(s): Summary: A paper presented at the COBRA Conference in New Delhi on 10-12 September 2013. Looks into the options available for Green Roof retrofiting of existing buildings in the Sydney area and the benefits that lie therein. The benefits of retrofitting existing buildings with vegetated roofs are environmental, economic and social. Economic benefits include lower construction costs, lower running costs, and reduced costs of borrowing whilst the social gains include retention of familiar landmarks, and cultural capital. Environmental gains include retention of embodied carbon, and the re-use of existing materials. The environmental benefits are improved thermal performance and reduced heat loss and heat gain in buildings. This can lead to reduced operational energy costs for owners and tenants, providing economic benefits.
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A paper presented at the COBRA Conference in New Delhi on 10-12 September 2013. Looks into the options available for Green Roof retrofiting of existing buildings in the Sydney area and the benefits that lie therein. The benefits of retrofitting existing buildings with vegetated roofs are environmental, economic and social. Economic benefits include lower construction costs, lower running costs, and reduced costs of borrowing whilst the social gains include retention of familiar landmarks, and cultural capital. Environmental gains include retention of embodied carbon, and the re-use of existing materials. The environmental benefits are improved thermal performance and reduced heat loss and heat gain in buildings. This can lead to reduced operational energy costs for owners and tenants, providing economic benefits.