本书囊括了精巧设计、建造和维护绿色屋顶所需的所有信息。阐释了如何设计绿色屋顶,规划给排水系统,选择种植土壤和植物以及维护整个系统。读者将会发现这是一本集合了在实际工程运用和独立研究中积累的实用细节的珍贵资料。内容包括:在每一个绿色建筑进程中的关键问题;成功的结构设计中关键问题和技术; 新建和已建建筑的建造方法;关于隔离、给排水、细节设计和植物选择的所有信息;优化土壤配方的细节问题;关于建造各阶段特征细节的展示;维护绿色屋顶的最优实用方法;一个对于环境效益的调查(包括水蒸气,暴雨水的管理,栖息地修复和空气质量改善);LEED设计和认证的建议;关于检测投资回报的考虑;绿色屋顶成功安装案例的彩色图片;有用的清单、表格及图表。
Preface
Chapter 1 Design
Why Create This Green Roof?
Where Is the Green Roof Being Built?
Chapter 2 Structural Design
Roofing Insulation
Roofing Membranes
Protection Materials
Moisture-Retention Materials
Root Barriers
Drainage Layer Materials
Growth Media
Plant Material
Drawings
Chapter 3 Waterproofing
Liquid-Applied Membranes versus Roll Goods
Overkill and Prudent Design
Sunshine
Water Testing
Chapter 4 The Dirt on Green Roof Soil
Quantity and Composition
Sourcing Ingredients
Finding a Blender
Transporting and Hoisting Blended Growth Media
Chapter 5 Construction
Modular or Built-in-Place
Roof Slope
The Location of the Insulation
Drainage
Detailing Accessories
Preparing for the Plants
Irrigation
Chapter 6 Plants
Native or Not
Planting Strategy
Diversity
Seeds, Cuttings, or Plugs
The Establishment Period
Drought Tolerance
Fertilizer
Chapter 7 Maintenance
Hydration
Fertilizers
Weed or Not?
Pests
Survival of the Fittest
Chapter 8 Realistic Expectations
Coverage
Seasonal Appearance
Irrigation
Manicuring
Annuals
Lifespan
Chapter 9 The Environment
Heat Island
Storm Water Management
Green Space and Habitat
Air Quality
The Solution
LEED
Chapter 10 Return on Investment
Life Cycle
Energy Savings
Storm Water Fees
Intangible Benefits
Chapter 11 Quantifying the Benefits of Green Roofs
Research——Green Roof Plants
Research——Green Roof Growth Media
Research——Does My Green Roof Work as Advertised?
Research and Resources