Vegetation in cities reduced heat and manages stormwater. Although the measures are largely the same, implementation can be done at different scales (small – private property, larger – collective areas). This measure talks about greening your roof. A roof can be partly or wholly covered by vegetation. This can include other measures like water storage or solar panels.
Feasibility & Local Applicability
- Businesses often have considerable roof surfaces. Consider implementing green roofs in business parks, shops, hotels. Green Roofs can be implemented on flat and sloped surfaces.
- If responsibility resides with landowner, knowledge financial means, time must be present to implement the green rooftop. Green rooftops require correct layering to function (store water, not dry out, not damage the roof). The roof must able to bear the additional load.
Co-benefits
Green roofs can help local biodiversity to thrive. This can also reduce the temperature in the houses, but not around the houses. Consider co-options for your green roof (solar, water).
Costs
Low
Case studies & Examples
Literatature
- Grullón–Penkova, I. F., Zimmerman, J. K., & González, G. (2020). Green roofs in the tropics: design considerations and vegetation dynamics. Heliyon, 6(8).