Green Roof Maintenance Towards Sustaining Neighborhood Spaces of High-Rise Residential Developments in Malaysia

Ismail, Wan Zuriea Wan; Ariff, Nor Rima Muhamad; Ahmad, Sabarinah Sh; Kamarudin, Hikmah

doi:10.1166/asl.2016.6660

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Section: Discussion Of the Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Ismail et al (2016), maintenance is essential in order to preserve the function of green roof gardens; thorough protection and maintenance is needed from the moment they are installed. They are also needed to prevent high capital costs, as well as the maintenance costs of green roofs (Ismail et al, 2016). As supported by Isa et al (2017), maintenance works must be prioritised and consider the building's current conditions and ease of access, as both influence related costs.…”

Section: Discussion Of the Findingsmentioning

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“…For example, a study carried out by Kamarulzaman et al (2014) pointed out that vegetation, the growing medium, filter mats, drainage layer, insulation, root barrier and waterproof membrane were the main criteria needed in the maintenance of green roofs. Meanwhile, Ismail et al (2016) highlighted several other elements or criteria, such as roof slabs, waterproofing membrane, drainage system, fertilization, pruning, weed control and irrigation system.…”

Section: Green Roof Maintenance Criteriamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Meanwhile, intensive green roofs, with a wider range of planting using a more fertile growing medium, require more regular fertilization (Harris, 2014). Fertilizer application should be only be at minimum level (Ismail et al, 2016). Annual fertilization is necessary for the first 3 to 5 years (Luckett, 2009), while periodic fertilization may be necessary to maintain lush growth (ASTM International, 2006).…”

Section: Fertilizationmentioning

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“…Therefore, such roofing would provide the possibility to add to the urban green area. The technology is also becoming common in the USA, for instance in Chicago, Portland, Atlanta and other cities (Ismail et al, 2016). Meanwhile in Canada, the Canadian government began incorporating green roofs in a series of sustainable initiatives, making them eligible for partial reimbursement and funding (Snodgrass & McIntyre, 2010).…”

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Review of Significant Maintenance Criteria for Tropical Green Roofs in Malaysia

Shaharuddin¹,

Khalil²,

Saleh³

2019

IJTech

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The implementation of green roofs on the top of buildings is becoming a trend in urban cities as they provide numerous benefits for green development growth. In Malaysia, numerous approaches towards sustainable development have been adopted in order to overcome crucial environmental issues such as urban heat islands, air pollution and lack of green spaces. One of the sustainable approaches that helps to minimize such problems is the use of vegetation or plant material on rooftops, also known as green roofs. Among the benefits of implementing green roofs or buildings are reducing heat flux, optimizing energy efficiency, and improving storm water management. Despite the benefits of green roof installation, the maintenance consideration is still largely unexplored and is a significant factor in the viability of green roof installation. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the significant criteria for green roof maintenance practice in Malaysia, as an added value to the existing practice that has previously been more concerned with design and benefit considerations. The literature findings reveal that there are generally 20 criteria related to such maintenance. Out of these, six are identified as the most significant factors in the best practice of green roof maintenance, being appropriate and important for the Malaysian tropical climate. The findings can serve as added value to existing practice, which has previously been more concerned with design and benefit. Therefore, they will also help to improve current green roof maintenance undertaken by building operators and maintenance managers.

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Section: Discussion Of the Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%