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Until
someone writes the definitive book on greenroofs, similar to Theodore
Osmundson’s Roof Gardens: History, Design & Construction, we will
have to do with the following fine How - To’s to assist us.
Remember to
also contact the various greenroof manufacturers and suppliers for product
literature and design information - see the
Greenroof Directory.
Created by environmentally sensitive municipalities, governments, organizations and
design professionals currently leading the greenroof charge, these carefully
researched manuals and guides are meant to provide background information
and act as guidelines of greenroof design, construction and maintenance.
Your best bet is to get hands on experience or take one of the many
workshops or classes - check
Upcoming Events for dates and locations.
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2007:
The
NRCA
(National Roofing Contractors Association) Green Roof Systems
Manual--2007. The NRCA Green Roof Systems
Manual--2007 was available in July 2007. It provides
in-depth information regarding the design and installation of
quality green roof systems. The focus of the manual is
waterproofing aspects of green roof systems. NRCA defines a
green roof system as plantings/landscaping installed above a
waterproofed substrate at any building level that is separated
from the ground beneath it by a man-made structure. NRCA divides
green roof systems into three primary categories: extensive
(shallow), semi-intensive (moderate depth) and intensive (deep).
For more information about The NRCA Green Roof Systems
Manual--2007 or to place an order, visit
www.shop.nrca.net; fax: 847.299.1183; or call NRCA's
InfoExpress at 866.ASK.NRCA (275.6722).
DIY GREEN ROOFS, The
Green Roof Forum. Part-financed by the European Union
European Regional Development Fund, the Green Roof Centre in Sheffield, UK,
has produced a very informative and useful leaflet here for
do-it-yourselfers. The Green Roof Centre includes founding members
from The University of Sheffield, Groundwork Sheffield, and the Sheffield
City Council.
"Green roofs can provide many benefits, including improved views, attracting
wildlife, decreasing rainwater run-off during storms and increasing energy
efficiency. Whilst large-scale projects should be entrusted to specialised
firms, smaller scale domestic projects, such as garage roofs and sheds, are
relatively simple as long as they follow certain principles.
"This guide aims to outline some of the principles, directing and assisting
you on how to build a simple, light-weight DIY green roof." Download
the DIY GREEN ROOFS, The Green Roof Forum PDF
here.
To learn more about the Green Roof Forum,
visit
www.groundwork-sheffield.org.uk. Learn more about the Green Roof Centre
by visiting
http://www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk/; you can also download their
Green Roofs Fact Sheet and purchase a Green Roof Pocket Guide in
PDF or a printed copy. Also read the Greenroofs.com April/May 2007
Guest Feature Article "The
Green Roof Centre - Sheffield, UK" by Jeff Sorrill, Project Manager.
2006:
English Nature and Livingroofs.org have
produced
LIVING ROOFS
IN THE GARDEN: This new leaflet on
Living Roofs may now be downloaded as a 14-page PDF from Livingroofs.org. The primer on how to do green roofs on sheds and small domestic
green roofs has been written by Dusty Gedge, with contributions from
Nigel Dunnett, Gary Grant and Richard Jones.
All leaflets are freely
available from the English Nature Enquiry Service on 01733 455100/101/ 102
or e-mail:
enquiries@english-nature.org.uk.
2004:
Goya Ngan,
BCSLA -
"Green Roof Policy: Tools for Encouraging Sustainable Design," by Goya Ngan,
2004
This report contains detailed information on policies currently being used
in Germany to encourage the construction of green roofs. The purpose of the
report is to assist Canadian municipalities in incorporating green roofs
into their official plans, policies and operating procedures. Partial
funding was provided by the Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation.
Read the
Report in pdf format (approx. 1.8 MB)
2003:
English Nature - Green Roofs: brown is
the new green. The new report "Green
roofs: their existing status and potential for conserving biodiversity in
urban areas - Report Number 498" was released on July 8, 2003.
Gary Grant of Eco-Schemes Ltd. is the principal author of this very useful
12-page PDF.
The
British Council for Offices and
the Corporation of London jointly published the detailed 12-page PDF
"Green Roofs Advice Note," with assistance from the City of
London Biodiversity Strategy.
City Of Portland, OR
- In 2003, the City of Portland developed this 12-page
“Ecoroof Questions
and Answers” PDF brochure on greenroofing.
2002:
Public Works and Government Services Canada -
Compiled in December, 2002 by Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, CM, FCSLA, FASLA,
Elisabeth Whitelaw, CSLA and Eva Matsuzaki, MAIBC, FRAIC, FAIA, this 37-page
PDF Version 1.1
“Introductory Manual for Greening Roofs”
was
commissioned for Public Works and Government Services Canada, and is an
excellent greenroof resource.
City Of Portland, OR - For a
“Simplified Approach Design Criteria” for ecoroofs and roof gardens, see
“The City of Portland's 2002 Stormwater Management Manual’s 71-page PDF
Chapter 2” - specifically pages 16-22 for Eco Roofs; and pages 23-24
for Roof Gardens - Adopted July 1, 1999, the manual was revised in September
2002.
2001:
City of Chicago, IL
– In November, 2001 the City of Chicago produced a 10-page PDF booklet
entitled
"Chicago's Green
Rooftops: A Guide to Rooftop Gardening."
Steven Peck and Monica Kuhn, B.E.S., B. Arch., O.A.A.
– Steven Peck of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and Monica Kuhn, Architect,
developed this informative 22-page PDF entitled
“Design Guidelines for
Green Roofs.”
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