Green Roof Demonstartion

Green roofs fall under the category of structural bmps.

Green roof demonstartion.

By using the aluminum grate significantly more roof space becomes accessible for visitors while still providing maximum environmental benefits. By covering an impervious surface with one that mimics groundcover green roofs can retain significant volumes of stormwater thereby reducing flooding or destructive storm flows downstream. Green roofs and walls reduce greenhouse gas emissions provide cooling and reduce stormwater runoff which decreases flash flooding. Primary economic benefits of installing green roofs are lower energy costs less frequent roof replacement due to greater durability reduced stormwater management costs and creation of job opportunities.

Measure the storage of rainfall by the green roof. Reduce nonpoint source pollution to the ipswich river immediately adjacent to the property. Explore the green roof. Demonstrate the effectiveness of vegetated or green roofs in reducing rooftop runoff and nonpoint source pollution.

This green roof demonstration project on the asla center for landscape architecture was envisioned to show the environmental benefits of green roofs as well as to showcase what landscape architects contribute to this project type.