Green living roof implementation and influences of the soil layer on its properties

Dimitrijevic, G Dragana; Živković, Milutin; Stojiljković, Mirko M.; Todorovic, Maja; Spasic-Djordjevic, Z Sanja

doi:10.2298/tsci16s5511d

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“…The presence of vegetation limits the thermal loads due to solar radiation and air temperature, and the substrate layer presents an additional insulation of building envelope. This is confirmed by the studies which showed temperature decrease of the roof membrane underneath the green roof by up to 20 °C in comparison to the conventional roof [8,9]. The research on the ability of a green roof to reflect and absorb solar radiation indicated the improvement of the roof structure thermal performances [5].…”

Section: Energy Saving Potential Of Green Roofssupporting

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Impact of a building shape factor on space cooling energy performance in the green roof concept implementation

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The reduction of energy demand for space cooling requires adequate solutions at building and built environment scales in order to achieve sustainability goals. Since many existing buildings have inadequate envelopes for reducing heat gains in summer and heat losses in winter, environmentally friendly renovation techniques have to be considered. The roofs of existing buildings were identified as a field of intervention which could contribute to providing both energy savings and environmental benefits. The aim of the paper was to evaluate the contribution of green roofs to energy savings for space cooling depending on the building shape factor. Two groups of building models, with vertical and horizontal expansions, were analysed. The comparative analyses of the building models with conventional and green roofs showed small reduction of energy consumption-less than 1% in case of well-insulated roofs with the addition of the extensive green roof. The comparison of different building models with green roofs of the same volume, which is in this case the same cooling area, indicated a more effective solution for green roofs implementation with the aim to improve energy performances of existing buildings using this passive design technique.

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Impact of a building shape factor on space cooling energy performance in the green roof concept implementation

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“…Extensive green roofs are thin-film systems, typically low weight, and are characterized by low maintenance demands. Intensive roofs, however, have a thick layer of substrate suitable for almost all types of plants and can be used for recreation and other purposes [16][17][18][19].…”

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The Impact of Green Roofs on the Parameters of the Environment in Urban Areas—Review

Suszanowicz

Więcek

2019

Atmosphere

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This study presents the results of a review of publications conducted by researchers in a variety of climates on the implementation of ‘green roofs’ and their impact on the urban environment. Features of green roofs in urban areas have been characterized by a particular emphasis on: Filtration of air pollutants and oxygen production, reduction of rainwater volume discharged from roof surfaces, reduction of so-called ‘urban heat islands’, as well as improvements to roof surface insulation (including noise reduction properties). The review of the publications confirmed the necessity to conduct research to determine the coefficients of the impact of green roofs on the environment in the city centers of Central and Eastern Europe. The results presented by different authors (most often based on a single case study) differ significantly from each other, which does not allow us to choose universal coefficients for all the parameters of the green roof’s impact on the environment. The work also includes analysis of structural recommendations for the future model green roof study, which will enable pilot research into the influence of green roofs on the environment in urban agglomerations and proposes different kinds of plants for different kinds of roofs, respectively.

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“…Fortunately, people are now beginning to realize the pitfalls of building unsustainably. The advantages of building sustainable have been revealed through much research and case studies conducted abroad [27]. In Macedonia, the active implementation of sustainable development by the government and construction developers is still desired future.…”

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An empirical survey on the awareness of construction developers about green buildings in Macedonia

Stojanovska-Georgievska

Sandeva

Spasevska

2018

Therm sci

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Green construction is becoming priority in developing a new scope to the construction itself. It emerges from the inevitable need to raise the environmental concern and to make effort to build sustainable, by balancing between the conservation of the environment and maintaining prosperity in development. Green design does not only make a positive impact on public health and the environment, it also reduces operating costs, enhances building and organizational marketability, increases occupant productivity, and helps create a sustainable community. This survey aims at determining the stage of knowledge and awareness about green buildings among most involved stakeholders. The survey targets basic understanding about green building and reveals the opinion about the advances and possible barriers for regulated construction of green buildings. This survey is conducted using the method of structured questionnaires and is based on the responses of 181 construction developers including designers, architects, civil engineers, technicians, workers in construction industry, investors, as well as legal representatives (decision makers). The overall results show high level of familiarization with the concept of green buildings (more than 75% of the respondents), and even higher percentage in expressing support of the idea for green buildings (less than 6% gave negative answers). The results obtained from three structured groups of questions (awareness, advantages & barriers, and possible areas for intervention) are discussed in comprehensive manner, by additional comparison with the results for global trends, in order to analyze thoroughly the current stage of awareness about green buildings in Macedonia.

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Green living roof implementation and influences of the soil layer on its properties

Cited by 11 publications

References 7 publications

Impact of a building shape factor on space cooling energy performance in the green roof concept implementation

Impact of a building shape factor on space cooling energy performance in the green roof concept implementation

The Impact of Green Roofs on the Parameters of the Environment in Urban Areas—Review

An empirical survey on the awareness of construction developers about green buildings in Macedonia

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