The Thermal and Rainwater Runoff Performance of an Extensive ...
The Thermal and Rainwater Runoff Performance of an Extensive ...
The Thermal and Rainwater Runoff Performance of an Extensive ...
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• extension <strong>of</strong> park system• provides gardens – more recreational spaceHealth• psychological benefits <strong>of</strong> contact with nature• improved air quality – helping to reduce respiratory diseases• improved water qualityBuilding Fabric• protecting the ro<strong>of</strong> from UV radiation• protecting the ro<strong>of</strong> from mech<strong>an</strong>ical damage• reducing diurnal/seasonal temperature ch<strong>an</strong>ges in ro<strong>of</strong>• may improve thermal insulationEconomic• extension <strong>of</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> life• attracts buyers/ten<strong>an</strong>ts• may reduce water/sewer charges• reduce heating <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> air conditioning costs• use <strong>of</strong> recycled materials from site reduces costsSome <strong>of</strong> the key benefits <strong>of</strong> green ro<strong>of</strong>s are discussed in more detail as follows.4.1 BiodiversityGreen ro<strong>of</strong>s have considerable potential to provide biodiversity benefits; especially in urb<strong>an</strong>areas. <strong>The</strong>y c<strong>an</strong> help in meeting national, regional <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> local biodiversity action pl<strong>an</strong> targetswhich were implemented in 1994 (after the UK signed up to the convention on biologicalNiall Carroll Page 29<strong>The</strong> <strong>The</strong>rmal <strong><strong>an</strong>d</strong> <strong>Rainwater</strong> <strong>Run<strong>of</strong>f</strong> <strong>Perform<strong>an</strong>ce</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Extensive</strong> Green Ro<strong>of</strong> System
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