Copy of Green Roofs by margotrae

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Copy of Green Roofs

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

INtermountain roofscape supply

Whitehall, MT -- LiveRoof Grower

Green Roofs

What they are, How they're made, and Why they're GREAT

What constitutes a Green Roof?
A green roof is a contained green space on top of a man-made structure (below, above, or at grade)

History of Green Roofs

an ancient technology...

Photo by wbishoff

Ziggurnats of Mesopotamia

4th Millennium - 600 BC .

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Photo by Carla216

Vikings - 800-100 ad

Photo by Lofotr Viking Museum

The American west - Soddy

Photo by USDAgov

LiveRoof hybrid modules, 2014

A common building practice adopted by Germany - the leader in industry standards, research, technology and usage.

Estimated that 12% of all roofs in Germany are green roofs, with a 10-15% increase every year.

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