Green roofs also known as living roofs are covered with vegetation and can be installed in a variety of buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial structures. They provide insulation, reduce stormwater runoff, mitigate the negative impacts of development on the environment and improve the quality of life for the residents. There are two types of green roofs, intensive are deeper for a wider variety of plants and extensive are shallower for low-growing plants.
Green roofs
Green roofs also known as living roofs are covered with vegetation and can be installed in a variety of buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial structures. They provide insulation, reduce stormwater runoff, mitigate the negative impacts of development on the environment and improve the quality of life for the residents. There are two types of green roofs, intensive are deeper for a wider variety of plants and extensive are shallower for low-growing plants.