Sustainable design has become an important part of the commercial building and construction sectors. Vegetative roof systems are an important way to incorporate sustainability in commercial buildings. Sustainability leads to lower effects on the environment and favorable long term operating costs.
Vegetative roof systems have been around since the 1960’s. Some cities even provide incentives for the use of vegetative roof systems on commercial buildings. In addition to possible incentives, vegetative systems provide easy access to green environments and areas for birds and insects. These systems also cover heat holding areas of commercial buildings to help offset the urban heat island effects.
Vegetative roof systems are also important for storm water management. They can help offset the loss of ground absorption from the presence of numerous buildings and little green space in urban areas. Rainwater can be stored in the plants and system layers of a vegetative roof system.
Vegetative roof systems also add to the beauty of the area. They allow people to connect with nature in urban areas. However, the additional weight added to the building must be considered. Vegetative roof systems also require a certain amount of ongoing routine maintenance.
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