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| + | Green roofs were traditionally employed for insulation and increased resiliency in cold climate regions of Europe. Modern green roofs are a rapidly developing commercial market in Ontario. Their primary benefit is in maximizing evapotranspiration for water balance targets. | ||
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| + | Green roofs are ideal for: | ||
| + | Sites without significant space at ground level for infiltration, | ||
| + | Zero-lot line projects with outdoor amenity requirements, | ||
| + | Projects looking for accreditation with LEED v.4 | ||
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Revision as of 22:48, 1 June 2017
Overview[edit]
Green roofs were traditionally employed for insulation and increased resiliency in cold climate regions of Europe. Modern green roofs are a rapidly developing commercial market in Ontario. Their primary benefit is in maximizing evapotranspiration for water balance targets.
Green roofs are ideal for: Sites without significant space at ground level for infiltration, Zero-lot line projects with outdoor amenity requirements, Projects looking for accreditation with LEED v.4
Planning Considerations[edit]
Loading[edit]
Amenity[edit]
Biodiversity[edit]
Design[edit]
Planting[edit]
Performance[edit]
Water Quantity[edit]
Water Quality[edit]
Incentives and Benefits[edit]
Ontario[edit]
City of Toronto updated their 'Eco roof' incentive program in 2017 to include grants for structural assessment and increased their scope to non-profit organisations [1].