Green Roof Design Criteria
This milestone in the north american green roof movement facilitates future growth by securing a place in mainstream construction under the international building code.
Green roof design criteria. Chapter 9 14 green roofs page 5 design criteria basic requirements a green roof proposed to meet any of the design and performance standards at n j a c. The roofs are designed so that water drains vertically through the media and then horizontally along a waterproofing layer towards the outlet. Design criteria green roofs typically consist of layers which are designed to support plant growth and retain water for plant uptake while preventing ponding on the roof surface. Schiffer publishing ltd atglen pennsylvania 2007.
7 8 5 must be designed in accordance with the following design criteria. Ecological design and construction by earth pledge foreword by william mcdonough. Green roofs in sustainable landscape design steven cantor 2008 w w norton isbn. The vf 1 fire design guide establishes clear criteria for minimizing the risk of fire on green roofs through prudent design and mandatory maintenance regiment.
Due to the increased soil depth the plant selection is more diverse and can include trees and shrubs which allows for the development.