Green (plant/soil) Roof
Submitted by cmjones on April 25, 2007 - 12:07pm.
Title:
Green (plant/soil) Roof
Green (plant/soil) Roof
Project to cultivate a 100 square feet green plant/soil cover on the roof of a campus building. Studies show such green roofs host soil and plant communities, contribute to increased stormwater retention, reduce urban “heat island” issues, reduce heat flow to building interior, and support wildlife. Placed adjacent to rooftop mechanical equipment, a green roof can reduce energy use for cooling compressors by 16%. Data-logging equipment borrowed from the Pacific Energy Center will be used to determine reduction in energy use compared to a conventional roof.
Need: $10,900, 15% funded
Kirsten Weeks
Partial
Summary:
Project to cultivate a 100 square feet green plant/soil cover on the roof of a campus building. Studies show such green roofs host soil and plant communities, contribute to increased stormwater retention, reduce urban “heat island” issues, reduce heat flow to building interior, and support wildlife. Placed adjacent to rooftop mechanical equipment, a green roof can reduce energy use for cooling compressors by 16%. Data-logging equipment borrowed from the Pacific Energy Center will be used to determine reduction in energy use compared to a conventional roof.
Need: $10,900, 15% funded
Contact Person:
Kirsten Weeks
Contact E-mail:
Funded?:
Partial