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50% of worlds population living in a metropolitan areas - 60% expected by 2030 due to population growth 80% of global carbon dioxide emission attributed to cities Urban heat island effect - increased energy requirement - increased smog formation
Definition:A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.
load bearing capacity and sites which are not meant to be used as roof gardens.
The growing medium, typically made up of a mineral-
based mixture of sand, gravel, crushed brick, leca, peat, organic matter, and some soil, varies in depth between 515 cm
Extensive green roofs are often not accessible and are characterized by: low weight, low capital cost, low plant diversity, and minimal maintenance requirements.
traditional roof gardens because a much wider variety of plant material can be included since growing media depths are increased.
These roofs generally require more effort for the tending of plants,
whereas the term extensive roofs call for a more passive approach.
The growing medium is often soil based, ranging in depth from 20
60 cm.
Intensive green roofs are often accessible and are characterized by: Deeper soil and greater weight, Higher capital costs, Increased plant diversity, and More maintenance requirements
Extensive Green Roof Maintenance Irrigation Plant communities Low No Moss-Sedum-Herbs and Grasses
Intensive Green Roof High Regularly Lawn or Perennials, Shrubs and Trees 150 - 400 mm on
60 - 200 mm
COMPLETE SYSTEM
MODULAR SYSTEM
BENEFITS
BUILDING OWNER BENEFITS
Energy savings Roof membrane protection and life extension Sound insulation
PUBLIC BENEFITS
Urban heat island effect Storm water retention Reduction of dust & smog levels
PRIVATE BENIFITS
Incresed roof life Reduced noise levels Heat shield
or no ongoing cost.
roof, although the two terms are often and incorrectly used
interchangeably. A roof garden is an area that is generally used for recreation, entertaining, and as an additional
automated irrigation and lighting systems. A roof garden reestablishes the relationship between man and nature that can be lost in urban environments.
COST
Given various assembly types and project descriptions costs can range from Rs.5500/- Sq.m. to Rs.6900/- Sq.m. or more. These figures include membrane through plants. Cost per square meter depends on many factors: i) The size and slope of the roof, ii) Depth and complexity of the system, iii) Height and accessibility from the ground,
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance activities that must be performed on a green
roof are weeding, replanting, and inspections of the waterproof membrane. Depending on whether the green roof is extensive or intensive, required plant maintenance will range from two to three yearly inspections to check for weeds or damage. Eventually, after 30-50 years, the membrane will have to be replaced.
CONCLUSION
Green
roofs provide numerous benefits to the building itself as well as the environment and society as a whole, but lack widespread awareness. Future developments in materials and installation techniques should lower upfront costs, but further subsidies are needed to make the technology accessible to the general population. In present state as land is becoming scarce in urban areas, storm water drainage problem is growing, and energy prices are increasing for building heating and cooling, green roofs are becoming increasingly viable.
VEGETATION,PLANTS
Material
Waterproofing 0.01m Pumice stone 0.02m Shingle 0.05m Soil 0.08m Elephanta Lawn 0.02m P.V.C. pipe 0.02 m(diameter) Plants Tray Total = Labour 10% Transport 5% Overhead 5% Total =
Cost
Rs. 100/Rs. 175/Rs. 500/Rs. 50/Rs. 270/Rs. 20/Rs. 80/Rs. 1200/Rs. 2400/Rs. 240/Rs. 120/Rs. 120/Rs. 2880/- Approximately Rs. 3000/-
Unit
Sq.m. Sq.m. Sq.m. Sq.m. Sq.m. L.S. Nos. Nos. Sq.m
Sq.m
Any question?
GREEN ROOF
Prepared By:0701031 SACHINDRAKUMAR P. MISHRA 0701032 SWAPNIL S. MOHITE 0701033 NILIMA S. MORE 0701034 TEJASWINEE V. NAIK 0701035 KETAN S. NAVALE 0701036 YOGESH P. PAREKH GUIDED BY:PROF. S. V. CHAUDHARI SUPPORTED BY:PROF. R. B. RAO