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