A green roof is the transformation of a typical flat roof top, to a “living roof” covered (or partially covered) in vegetation. Green roofs have the potential to reduce absorbed solar gains, which can thereby reduce the cooling demand in the summer months. As well, green roofs absorb and make use of rain fall, reducing direct water run-off from the building.
Who is involved?
- Professor Liam O’Brien (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering)