Building Sciences

This 2011 General Services Administration study examines the costs, benefits, materials, and installation of green roofing systems.

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.

Provides a detailed description of green roofs, material components, and design considerations.

This organization provides design standards and technical information for designing green roofs and walls.

This journal is published by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.

Design guidelines approved by ANSI for Fire, Wind Uplift, and Root Repellency.