Green roofs provide many benefits to homeowners and the environment. Sedums are commonly used plants as they are tough and drought-tolerant with low maintenance needs. A diversity of suitable plants can be selected depending on the roof's depth and design. The document outlines the basic components and benefits of a green roof system along with examples of plants used in a university's green roof display project.
water efficient landscaping is popular everywhere, even in coastal climates. It saves money and meets many conservation goals for water use and wildlife values
water efficient landscaping is popular everywhere, even in coastal climates. It saves money and meets many conservation goals for water use and wildlife values
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Online Visibility Assessment for SweetGreen Ecem Acar
My group mates and I were challenged to assess the
holistic overview of a website in terms of evaluating general search functions, social media, outreach and user experience. This presentation provides our online visibility assessment as well as our recommendations for SweetGreen to excel further in the online world.
Inn solutions puertas seguridad ecofeel catalogo.Inn Solutions
Puertas de seguridad y eficiencia energética para viviendas y locales con protección contra ataques violentos y protección contra el fuego, viento, agua y acústica.
In our second edition of Green Instance, we highlight products, projects, and methodologies that exemplify this philosophy. We believe the future of living infrastructure resides in its ability to be seamlessly integrated with existing technologies. The combination of solar photovoltaic elements and modern green roof technology is one such opportunity. The ‘Sun-Root’ Living Roof System harnesses these principals and is the newest green roof technology to reach the American shores.
More at: http://www.greenrooftechnology.com/green-instance-magazine
A brief overview about the green building strategy known as green roofing. This presentation was originally prepared for St. Louis regional educators who attended the 2014 Sustainability Institute for P12 Educators.
Building Architects
Pelli Associates, Design Architect
Architectural Alliance, Architect of Record
Green Roof Architect
Abraham + Associates Architects
Loren Abraham AIA, LEED AP, Lead Architect
Landscape Architects
Kestrel Design Group, Inc.
L. Peter MacDonagh, R.L.A., Lead Landscape Architect
Nathalie Hallyn, Project Manager
Roofing Consultant
Ambe Ltd.
Rick Grobovsky, Roofing Consultant
Construction Manager
Mortenson Construction
Roofing Contractor
Rosenquist Constrution
Irrigation Contractor
Green Acres
John Fiegle, Project Manager
Planting Contractor
Aloha Landscaping
John Darsow, Project Manager
A look inot the histroy of Permaculture adn its roots. Then a look into the state of the world very briefly. Following that an examination of each of the principles laid out by Bill Mollison in the book Introduction to Permaculture. Finally ending with a few pictures that provide looks into Permaculture Management techniques reflecting these design principles.
A water conservation and smart irrigation demonstration project for the Eco-Living Center landscape at Rutenberg Park, Fort Myers, Florida
Presented to the U.S. Green Building Council, Gulf Coast Chapter, Nov. 4, 2009
Every year, the innovation platform Sustainia compiles a guide showcasing 100 solutions from around the globe that are already creating a more sustainable future.
Applying the principles of permaculture in schoolyard projects reinforces values of resourcefulness, stewardship, and sustainability
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Tips on actions that gardeners can do to reduce their carbon footprint. Includes information on gardening practices, working in communities, and vegetable gardening.
3. Green roofs have many
home owner and the environment.
Plants growing on green roofs must be
tough to withstand hot temperatures,
no irrigation, and a minimum soil depth.
these requirements and are attractive,
low-growing, and come in an array of
Sedums are the work horses of the green
Many annuals, too, can be seeded and
grown before the heat of the summer. The
diversity of plant material depends on the
depth of the growing medium that the roof
of the building can accomodate.
Plants used in the Project
ice plant
various sedums
Louisiana iris
pink muhly grass
evening primrose
goldenrod
tall verbena
weeping blue atlas cedar
redbud
yaupon holly
weeping cherry
Succulents
Delosperma cooperi
Sedum spp.
Perennials
Gaillardia spp.
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Oenothera speciosa
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’
Verbena bonariensis
Trees
Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula‘
Cercis canadensis
Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’
Rainbarrel
Green roof
with succulents
Recycled
glass pavers
Drought-
tolerant
native plants
Savings in Energy Costs
Aesthetic Improvements
Temperature Moderation
Rainfall Runoff Reduction
Wildlife Habitat
Biologic Processes Clean Rainfall
Pollutant Remediation
Additional Green Space
Green Roof Benefits
The Plan
Basic Components The Plants
What is a green roof?
A green roof is a planted green
space on top of a manmade
structure designed to achieve
and performance results. This
innovative technology has a long
history in Europe and is achieving
popularity in the United States.
Green roofs enhance the beauty of
an urban space or residence while
providing reduced energy costs.
Roof
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Special Thanks to
American Hydrotech, Inc.
Aubrey’s Arbor Nursery
Buck Jones Nursery
Classic Groundcovers
Goodness Grows Nursery
ItSaul Natural, LLC
Athen’s Area Master Gardeners
Dr. Tim Smalley UGA Associate
Professor of Horticulture
David Berle UGA Associate
Students
Horticulture Club
A Green Roof Display by the
University of Georgia
Jacob Adams
Sean Appling
Sarina Barich
JoHannah Biang
Robyn Bellis
Kate Cassidy
Amy Conway
Shawn Lyons
Eric Millard
Michael Morrison
Sharon
Muczynski
Lucas O’Meara
Anna Paulk
Kelly Preslar
Mina Salehzadeh
Cheryl Scott
Emily Rae Smith
Jimmy Smith
Hannah Weldon
Kody Woolbright
Brochure for Southeastern Garden
Show. Completed using SketchUp,
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
4. MY WATERCOLOR RENDERING OF A PLAN FOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS WITH A CLOSE-UP OF
THE RETAIL AREA WITH BIKE PATH, CURB BUMP-OUT, AND STREET PARKING.