The Solaire, New York, United States (First residential green roof in North America)
Green roofing over a long period of time has already become more of a standard for many
countries such as in Germany where 15% of buildings have green roofing currently. That percentage is expected to increase as should the rest of the worlds. There are numerous reasons why new architects and constructors should incorporate more green roofing into designs.
Green roofing:
countries such as in Germany where 15% of buildings have green roofing currently. That percentage is expected to increase as should the rest of the worlds. There are numerous reasons why new architects and constructors should incorporate more green roofing into designs.
Green roofing:
- Reduces global warming by lowering city temperature up to 10 degrees F.
- Reduces damage from storm water (60-95%)
- Promotes Biodiversity
- Improves urban air quality (removes carbon and pollutants)
- CAN STILL BE AESTHETICALLY PLEASING SO NO EXCUSES...
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