Roof greening

Author: Walter Kolb
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Publication Date: 2002-08-01
Features: For many years, people have not been particularly familiar with the ecological functions of green roofs, and some have always believed that the technology for green roofs is too complex and the cost is too high, making it unsuitable for general units and families. This is also the reason why green roofs have not been widely adopted in cities and have not reached a certain scale. This book aims to tell people that as long as your unit or family has a site available for greening, with a minimal investment, you can achieve your ideal results. It provides some convincing examples to show people that green roofs can be implemented in every residential building. If you have accumulated a lot of experience in roof waterproofing, root protection, and plant growth technology, you can ensure high-quality greening. Of course, there has been no development in this regard yet, and in terms of utilizing plants, people may always need to conduct experiments and explorations. The second part provides step-by-step explanations of design, construction, and implementation. We place particular emphasis on a systematic approach, focusing on cost savings and the rational selection of materials and plants. The third part is a small reference book for detailed considerations. Especially, it lists plant catalogs for different types of green roofs, emphasizing the selection of greening plants.