Here are ten important terms related to green roofs:
- Green roof: a roof that is covered in vegetation, including plants and soil
- Roof garden: a garden created on a roof, often a green roof
- Sedum: a type of succulent plant commonly used on green roofs
- Drainage layer: a layer in the green roof system that helps manage water
- Growing medium: soil or other material used to support plant growth on a green roof
- Water retention: the ability of a green roof system to store water for plants
- Insulation: a layer in a green roof system that helps regulate temperature
- Biodiversity: the variety of life in a specific environment, including a green roof
- Stormwater management: the control and treatment of rainwater on a green roof to reduce runoff and conserve water
- Life cycle cost analysis: the calculation of the cost of a green roof over its entire lifetime, including initial costs, maintenance, and eventual replacement.
By Celine Trinh & Daniel Naegeli