Standard Guide for Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Plants for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This guide addresses performance characteristics for green roof systems with respect to the planting. A rooftop is an extreme environment with strong and variable wind patterns and little or no protection from the sun’s intense heat and ultraviolet radiation. Selection of plant material can be crucial for success of the green roof system.

5.1.1 This guide provides general guidance only. It is important to consult with a professional horticulturist, green roof consultant, landscape architect, or work with similar professionals that are knowledgeable, experienced, and acquainted with green roof technology and plants.

5.2 Determining these performance characteristics of green roof systems provides information to facilitate the assessment of engineering aspects of the facility. Such aspects may include structural design requirements, mechanical engineering and thermal design requirements, and fire and life safety requirements.

5.3 Determining these performance characteristics of green roof systems provides information to facilitate assessment of the performance of one green roof system relative to another.

Subcomité:

D08.24

Referida por:

E2777-20

Volúmen:

04.04

Número ICS:

65.020.20 (Plant growing)

Palabras clave:

green roof; plants; sustainable development; sustainability;