Clicking on the image below will open an new window containing the Interactive Garden Roof Planning Guide. The site is organized into the following step-by step categories:
The Garden Roof – an overview of the roof concept and challenges/ultimate benefits in urban environments
Why Have a Green Roof – examination of ecological, technical and financial benefits
Garden Roof Assemblies – simplified breakdown of the various components and differences between Extensive, Intensive and Shallow Intensive assemblies
Water Management – synopsis of water retention and releasing stored water benefits
Design Considerations – description of the various purposes and needs for green roofs
Specifications – brief question and answer session with suggested specification and resources based on individual project needs