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GREEN ROOFS have become a very important component of sustainable urban development.The increased pressures on urban land and increased density levels are likely to have adverse impacts on drainage, water abstraction, biodiversity, accessible green space, and local climate conditions. A green roof system can play a positive role in mitigating these impacts and contributing towards an increase in quality of the urban environment.
Green roofs can provide a wide range of benefits to buildings, their owners and users, and the immediate environment. Green Roof - Germany
BENEFITS OF GREEN ROOFS
Green roofs are one of the only sustainable technologies that are multi-functional:
- They help to cool buildings.
- They reduce the impact of increased urban temperatures.
- They store rainwater and thus reduce the impact of flash flooding and reduce the burden on antiquated stormwater drainage systems.
- They provide valuable wildlife habitat in urban [and rural] areas.
- The plants on green roofs absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) as part of the process of photosynthesis.
- To find out more go to www.livingroofs.org.uk www.igra-world.com
