Green Roofs
Benefits of Green Roofs
Improves Air Quality
Green roof technology can cut carbon and reduce air pollutants such as nitrous oxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone. In addition, green roofs remove harmful fine particulate matter in the surrounding air.
Provides Needed Habitat and Increases Urban Biodiversity
Amid urban infrastructure, green roofs provide much-needed habitats on otherwise unutilized space. They act as connectors for many species, including birds, bees, bats, and insects, to move from one urban green space to another.
Increases Energy Efficiency
Because of their insulating effect, green roofs can increase energy efficiency by reducing energy costs year-round and prolong the life of heating, ventilation, and HVAC systems. Calculate green roof energy savings here and learn how to make your building more energy-efficient.
Retains Stormwater
Green roofs can retain more than half of annual precipitation, with performance dependent on the local microclimate, precipitation characteristics, growing media depth, and vegetation type. Stormwater retained by green roofs reduces the volume of runoff discharged to separate or combined sewer systems, helping to keep our waterways clean.