Abstract: Over the last two decades, major research have been made about green roofs, this article tries to raise more awareness on green roof components and its many benefits (environmental, social and economic) that are related with the green roof technology. This article also places emphasis on how green roofs works in different areas, their overall performance in reducing storm water and energy costs, and improving air and ecological performance. The benefits of green roof shows that it plays an important role in making cities more secure, sustainable and resilient to local climate change. However, huge construction costs, excessive renovation costs and roof leakages are the primary challenges associated with the application of green roofs. These challenges can be overcome with new cost effective green roof layout that can work successfully and efficiently in any area. Advanced amendments and traits of green roof application are also covered in this article.
Keywords: Green roof, Components, Benefits, Promotional policies, Advanced modification.
Title: GREEN ROOF BENEFITS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Author: ISAIAH DAUDA, HALIL ZAFER ALIBABA
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
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