green roof
Green roofs are awesome, mainly because they deliver a plentitude of environmental benefits, including:
- Sustainable stormwater management
- Microclimate regulation
- Biodiversity enhancement
- Building performance improvements
That said, transforming a traditional roof to a green roof is not trivial and, as pointed out on one site, "You should speak to a structural engineer or architect to assess an existing roof before making plans to convert it into a green roof." Indeed, leaks can result from the ad hoc installation of a green roof.
I guess that's why I was greeted by drips from the ceiling this morning. Our roof is very green and it is very ad hoc. Specifically, it is green because of the moss:
via Google maps
Our building desperately needs a new roof and, at this point, I could care less if it is green or conventional. As long as it keeps the rain out, I'll be happy.
