#1 Making A Sustainable Impact With Rooftop Gardens

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in cooler temperatures and improved air quality

Making a Sustainable Impact with Rooftop
Gardens identical roof covered with greenery and shade
from a rooftop garden stayed relatively cool at
Rooftop gardens = reducing energy
a temperature of 77F (25c)
consumption.
provide natural insulation, can absorb noise to
Green roofs = natural insulation, improve air
provide a natural sound barrier, delay
quality and reduce pollution.
stormwater runoff, provide filtered rainwater,
Rooftop gardens = transform the urban creates a habitat for important wildlife such as
landscape into an oasis. insects, bees, and birds.
lessen air and noise pollution = improve air

quality and health and environmental concerns.
Tips on installing your own rooftop garden
For commercial building = bringing greenery
A rooftop garden can enhance your quality of
into a sterile space.
life and is a great way to have a more positive
residential properties w/ no backyard or that impact on the surrounding air quality and the
have limited space= solution and a way of environment at large. A rooftop garden can also
providing a place to relax or to grow plants and enhance the structural integrity of your
vegetables to support a sustainable lifestyle. building, home, or dwelling by providing natural
climate control and protection from extreme
What are rooftop gardens? weather. Installing your own rooftop garden
innovative green spaces begins by checking with your local council and
regulations. In some cases, a rooftop garden
bringing the natural environment into may be prohibited or require special
otherwise plain, sterile spaces permission, so be sure to check before hiring a
space for a community garden, farming, or as contractor. Once you have received permission,
an eco-friendly way to cool your home and save you can hire a contractor or a landscape
on energy bills. architect to assess your building and whether
the structure can hold a rooftop garden, and
How rooftop gardens are eco-friendly? also inform of any size or weight restrictions.
Once you have been given the green light, you
cities with high-density living = urban heat
can begin planning and designing your rooftop
island
garden. Here are some important things to
Solar radiation =heats up man-made materials consider:
commonly found in cities = asphalt and
concrete,
Temperature variants: Most roofs are subject
Aircon/cooling equipt = energy consumption
to extreme variants in temperature and
puts a massive strain on energy grids as well as
weather, including rain, wind, scorching heat,
power bills.
and snow. This causes the roof membrane to
an eco-friendly alternative to cooling the home shrink in cool weather and expand in hot
or building = shade offered by plants reduces weather. This constant expansion and
contraction can take a toll on your roof and waterproofing, drainage, and structural
shorten its lifespan. Rooftop gardens are supports will need to be factored in, also.
therefore a great way to provide a natural Generally, a small rooftop garden could cost
barrier, regulating temperatures and protecting between $150-$400 per square metre. This
your building from damaging elements. An does not include additional costs such as
important consideration when installing a permits, design fees, and additional elements
rooftop garden is to make sure your roof is stated above.
properly waterproofed. A waterproofing
membrane will prevent water from infiltrating
the structure of your home or building and will Whether you’re installing a rooftop garden for
maintain flexibility for the natural expansion of pleasure or for practical purposes, you will be
the roof. Waterproofing will significantly rewarded with a marked reduction in energy
increase your roof and rooftop garden’s consumption and power bills as well as an
lifespan, preventing any damage caused by overall increase in quality of life. A rooftop
water and strengthening the integrity of the garden may cost more than a traditional
roof. garden, but it pays for itself. The long-term
benefits outweigh the initial costs of
installation, providing an eco-friendly way of
Plants: Choosing which plants to plant in your introducing nature into an urban environment
rooftop garden comes down to your overall as well as being a more sustainable option
preference or aesthetic needs. The right type of when it comes to high-density living.
plants will depend on the climate of where you
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live and the exposure to harsh elements. Hardy
plants are generally a great option since they -less exposed to nature
are both attractive and durable. For a simple
rooftop garden idea, you may want to plant a -entrance = indoor urban rice farm
vegetable garden or potted dwarf trees such as -symbiosis with nature
citrus plants. Low maintenance plants are
always a great option, needing little water or =interaction between two different
pruning making it easier to manage. Hiring a organisms living in close physical
landscaper can help you to select the right association
plants for your rooftop garden. -200 species of fruits and veg, rice =
harvested and served to employees
(workers of local job)
Costs: The cost of a rooftop garden will vary
-mixing workspace and farm space
depending on the size, design site, and
construction materials used. Although the initial -ground floor:okra field, tomato above guest
cost of installing a rooftop garden may be room, hydroponics = less bugs
expensive, the long-term savings should be
2/f: fruit trees between meeting spaces, bean
considered. A rooftop garden will reduce
sprouts under benches, herbs on wall shelves
reliance on heating & cooling systems, and, if
you’re planning on installing a vegetable -harvest rice/year
garden, will reduce your shopping bill. Typical
prep and maintenance costs such as -healthy working environment
-solutions:
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-health of the workers
-encourage young people to farm in venture as

old people usually farms
-farm to table

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#1 heat flow and increases precipitation, resulting

in cooler temperatures and improved air quality

lessen air and noise pollution = improve air

Adjust Lighting: lte (white), orange(high

-health of the workers

-encourage young people to farm in venture as

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