Green Roof Infrastructure - City of Oklahoma City
Green Roof Infrastructure - City of Oklahoma City
Green Roof Infrastructure - City of Oklahoma City
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Reason #1<br />
TO REDUCE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF<br />
TRADITIONAL ROOFING!<br />
Remove or retr<strong>of</strong>it black/grey ro<strong>of</strong>s that:<br />
Represent 5- 30% <strong>of</strong> the land area <strong>of</strong> a city!!!<br />
Cause stormwater problems (flooding, CSOs)<br />
Contaminate water/collect water (West Nile Virus)<br />
Eyesore for onlookers<br />
Waste energy and water used to make it<br />
Contribute landfill waste (10-15 yr replacement)<br />
Contribute to urban heat island effect<br />
Are sterile/lifeless environments