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Benefits
Benefits
Before Green Infrastructure
After Green Infrastructure
For the Building Owner:
Regular Roof Green Roof
Expand roof life 2x3 times (up to 60 years)
Reduce air-conditioning costs
Reduce winter heating costs
Stormwater management tool
Up to 15 LEED credits
Government and municipality incentives
Improve public relations
Transform dead space into garden space
For the Community:
Reduce stormwater runoff
Reduce city “heat island” effect
Reduce smog and improve air quality
Reduce noise
Reduce energy demand
Improve aesthetics
Provide green space
For the Environment:
Prevent combined sewer overflow
Reduce carbon monoxide impact
Remove nitrogen pollution from rain
Neutralize acid rain effect
Provide habitat for wildlife
Sketches courtesy of Dachbegrunung: Luxus Oder Notwendigkeit - 1976