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Internet Resources on Green Roofs
The Benefits and Challenges of Green Roofs on Public and Commercial Buildings
This 2011 General Services Administration study examines the costs, benefits, materials, and installation of green roofing systems.
Green Roof Energy Calculator
Allows users to compare the annual energy performance of a building with a vegetative green roof to the same building with either a dark roof or a white roof.
Green Roof Handbook
Describes the materials and design guidelines for constructing green roofs.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
This organization provides design standards and technical information for designing green roofs and walls.
Journal of Living Architecture
This journal is published by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.
Green Roof Design Standards
Design guidelines approved by ANSI for Fire, Wind Uplift, and Root Repellency.
E-books on Green Roofs
Green Roof Construction and Maintenance
by
Kelly Luckett
ISBN: 007160880X
Publication Date: 2009
Green Roof Ecosystems
by
Richard K. Sutton (Editor)
ISBN: 3319149822
Publication Date: 2015
Green Roof Gardens
by
Christian Werthmann
ISBN: 1568986858
Publication Date: 2007
Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability
by
Gabriel Perez (Editor); Katia Perini (Editor)
ISBN: 9780128121504
Publication Date: 2018
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