What is green roof?
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
Yes, and it has some Advantages as:
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Help improve air quality by reducing CO2 levels
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Insulate buildings, reducing cost of both heating and cooling
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Sound-absorbing and insulating properties can help make buildings and their surroundings quieter
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Increase life expectancy of rooftop waterproofing due to protection from ultraviolet rays and mechanical impact
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Reduce the urban heat island effect by cooling and humidifying surrounding air
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Increase habitat for birds and butterflies, partially compensating for landscape lost to building development
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Green rooftops reduce and delay storm water runoff
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Help filter and bind airborne dust and other particles
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Provide attractive views from other buildings and the Building or House owner.
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Expand roof life 2x3 times (up to 60 years)
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Reduce air-conditioning costs
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Reduce winter heating costs
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Storm-water management tool(for some Buildings)
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Government and municipality incentives
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Improve public relations
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Transform dead space into garden space
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Reduce city “heat island” effect
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Reduce smog and improve air quality
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Reduce noise
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Reduce energy deman
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Improve aesthetics
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Provide green space
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Prevent combined sewer overflow
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Reduce carbon monoxide impact
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Remove nitrogen pollution from rain
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Neutralize acid rain effect
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Provide habitat for wildlife