Why is AIR-to-WATER Ratio on Green Roofs so important? The air-to-water ratio is the ratio between air and water in the pores of a growth media. Introduction (Challenges) On ground disconnected structures like roofs the available rooting space for plants is typically limited because of weight restraints. Additionally the Green Roof components and the […]
Net-Zero Townhomes Benefit From Vegetated PV Roofs This suburban Washington, D.C., project proves there’s no need to choose between a green roof or a photovoltaic roof: By Ted Cushman Developer-builders Jessica Pitts and John Miller of Flywheel Development had a goal and a problem with their Perry Street Townhouses project. Their goal was to build […]
The use of Mineral Wool in Green Roof applications is an increasing trend in North America and in countries where such industry is still young or focused on fast profits rather than on longevity. One selling benefit of Green Roofs is the extended lifetime of the underlying water proofing because the Green Roof protects the […]
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