Green Roofs for Urban Environments

Green Roofing Systems are the rage in many urban environments where limited land for providing green space for a project is a viable alternative to make up this shortfall.  We recently have found several projects where this alternative green space is utilized. A Senior Living project we just completed in Chicago and several Multi-Family projects.  Green Roofing systems are very complex and must be designed and built with care, especially when the spaces below the Green Roof are finished and occupied building space.  The Green roof component allows a project to add green outdoor living space in what otherwise would be unused or less desirable space housing mechanical or other equipment.  What are the considerations that a typical Green Roofing project must be concerned with?

  1. Structural considerations for the added weight of soils, plant materials and other hardscapes that will be installed on the Green Roof
  2. Drainage of the Roof areas
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