Green Roof Construction Ppt

In prep assumes a 40 year lifespan of the green roof and a 20 year lifespan of a conventional roof model based in cincinnati with cso s present largest cost of green roof is related to installation but roof replacement costs are reduced.

Green roof construction ppt.

Green roofs presentation outline history abridged benefits types construction structure soil plants examples the lazarus green roof history of green roofs hanging gardens of babylon what is old is new again 1 7 4 2 8 3 5 6 11 10 9 scene in stuttgart germany why a green roof. Roofs are one of a building s primary elements and play a major part in giving a building its character. Green roof presentation 1. Green roof economics benefits costs npv net present value benefits costs rinaldi buffam et al.

A practical design workshop march 15 2006 components green roofs types. Green roofing technology m. Green roof benefits reduces and slows stormwater runoff. How green buildings are built furthermore the design must also take into account where shading comes from in order to hold the building itself well lit but keep air conditioning costs down.

A green roof is a planted roof top container gardens on roofs are not generally considered to be true green roofs. The lightest can weigh about 10 psf when fully saturated with water. Green building construction materials green building materials are modernly effective and green facility far exceed any short term cost.