Green roofs classifications, plant species, substrates
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Reflections Green roof systems have been established all over the world as important construction nature-based strategies that offer interesting environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits over conventional gray solutions in the urban environment. The market currently offers a complete set of solutions, from the eco-extensive to the intensive like gardens that allow covering the different architectural necessities all over the world. This chapter addresses the classification of green roofs, their fundamental structure by layers, and delves into the specific aspects of each of these layers, especially its function and materials used. Although the materials used for green roofs are fully recognized everywhere, there is still room for improvements in favor of sustainable construction. © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Reflections Green roof systems have been established all over the world as important construction nature-based strategies that offer interesting environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits over conventional gray solutions in the urban environment. The market currently offers a complete set of solutions, from the eco-extensive to the intensive like gardens that allow covering the different architectural necessities all over the world. This chapter addresses the classification of green roofs, their fundamental structure by layers, and delves into the specific aspects of each of these layers, especially its function and materials used. Although the materials used for green roofs are fully recognized everywhere, there is still room for improvements in favor of sustainable construction. © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.





