TERRACE GARDENING AND DETAILS

Also called a roof garden,it is a garden in which vegetables, fruits or flowers are grown on terraces, balconies or roofs of buildings. The kitchen garden, a standard in every Indian household, has now shifted to the roof due to constraints of
space, and is called a terrace garden. Increasing pressure on land and escalating costs have also added to its growing popularity.
What should be done before using the roof as a terrace garden?

A simple water proofing of the roof is enough. Various water proofing products are available in the market that will ensure that the roof is protected, water-resistant and leakage-free.

What are the advantages of terrace gardens?

Reduce indoor temperature by 6- 8 degree and can reduce air conditioning cost
Reduce overall heat absorption of buildings and insulate the building against heat and cold
Convenience of safe, pesticide-free, healthy green and fresh vegetables
Conducive to a routine of physical exercise, clean air and being close to nature
Increases amount of oxygen in the air Reduce sound pollution act as a habitat for city-weary birds

HINDU COLLEGE OF DESIGN, TOPIC:- TERRACE GARDENING AND DETAILS SUBMITTED TO: AR.BRIJESH KUMAR
SUBMITTED BY: ASHISH SHARMA
ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING. ROLL NO: 17025006004
SONIPAT( HARYANA) BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SEMESTER: IXth
MATERIALS-IX