Vegetative/ Green roof- Design and Benefits (Part 2)

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architecture, definition of sustainable development, design, engineering, green design, green roof, green roofs, sustainable design, Vegetative roof, Vegetative/ Green roof- Design and Benefits

How do you show that you care about the environment and do you think it is enough? In design it is all about striking the perfect balance with nature; being creative in our designs to minimize ecological footprints. To create designs that mutually beneﬁt the client, the public, and the environment.

In other words, the design should be Sustainable. The most accepted worldwide definition of sustainable development is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland Commission, 1987). Hence, the popularity of green roofs.

Since last we explained what exactly constitutes as a Vegetative/Green Roof and today we will discuss the benefits of vegetative/green roofs.

Vegetative/ Green roof- Design and Benefits:

Controlling storm water runoff
Improving water quality
Improved Air Quality
Preventing heat gain (also known as the urban heat island effect)
Prolonging the service life of roofing materials
Conserving energy
Insulating qualities means reduced energy costs for building owners.
Reduce winter heating costs
Reduce air-conditioning costs
Reducing sound reflection and transmission
Provide habitat for wildlife

Create corridors for wildlife
Improve aesthetics
Transform dead space into garden space
Increased property value due to increased efficiency

References

Extensive Vegetative Roofs | Whole Building Design Guide. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.wbdg.org/resources/greenroofs.php

Green Roof Benefits. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.greenroofs.org/index.php/about/greenroofbenefits

Green Roof tTechnology. (n.d.). Benefits and Advantages of Green Roofs for Building Owners, Community. Retrieved from http://www.greenrooftechnology.com/advantages-of-green-roofs

Haselbach, L. (2010). An Introduction to Sustainable Development. In The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction : Sustainable Construction for Engineers (GreenSource): (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill.

Vallero, D., & Brasier, C. (n.d.). Society’s Call for Green Design. In Sustainable Design. The Science of Sustainability and Green Engineering . 2008: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Why green roofs? Benefits? | Centre for Architectural Ecology. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://commons.bcit.ca/greenroof/faq/why-green-roofs-benefits/