Green roof construction and maintenance Kelly Luckett.
Idioma: Español Series Detalles de publicación: New York McGraw-Hill c2009.Descripción: ix, 187 p., [8] p. of plates ill. (some col.), map 25 cmISBN:- 9780071608800 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- 007160880X (MHID : alk. paper)
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- SB419.5 .L83 2009
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A Complete Guide to Building and Maintaining Green Roofs
Written by an industry expert in green roof design and installation, this GreenSource book presents all of the information you need to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs. You will find a wealth of practical details gathered through real-world implementations and independent research.
Green Roof Construction and Maintenance explains how to design a green roof, plan for irrigation and drainage, select and place soil and plants, and maintain the entire setup. The book also discusses return on investment, LEED design specifications, and the myriad short- and long-term environmental benefits of green roofs. Filled with step-by-step illustrations and full-color photographs, this is a valuable, hands-on guide to a rapidly emerging trend in the sustainability movement.
Green Roof Construction and Maintenance includes:
Key questions to ask at each stage of the green building processTested tips and techniques for successful structural design
Construction methods for new and existing buildings
Information on insulation, drainage, detailing, irrigation, and plant selection
Details on optimal soil formulation
Illustrations featuring various stages of construction
Best practices for green roof maintenance
A survey of environmental benefits, including evapo-transpiration, storm-water management, habitat restoration, and improvement of air quality
Tips on the LEED design and certification process
Considerations for assessing return on investment
Color photographs of successfully installed green roofs
Useful checklists, tables, and charts
"A GreenSource book"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics
- Ch 1 Introduction
- Ch 2 Design
- Ch 3 Structural Design
- Ch 4 Waterproofing
- Ch 5 Green Roof Soil
- Ch 6 Construction
- Ch 7 Plants
- Ch 8 Maintenance
- Ch 9 Realistic Expectations
- Ch 10 The Environment
- Ch 11 Return on Investment
- Ch 12 Quantifying the Benefits
Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics
Kelly Luckett, LEED AP, is president of Saint Louis Metalworks, a provider of sheet metal roof accessories and metal roofing. In 2004, his company launched the Green Roof Blocks product line and has since installed more than 50 green roofs, most notably at colleges and universities. He has published newsletter and magazine articles and is a member of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a rapidly growing not-for-profit industry association working to promote green roofs throughout North America.