- a step towards green architecture

PRESENTED BY:
11603 NISHA KUMARI
11609 ANEESHA DHIMAN
11613 SAHIL KAUNDAL
11620 YASHASVI SHARMA
11634 JYOTI NEGI
B.ARCH. 4TH YEAR 7TH SEMESTER
NIT HAMIRPUR

Reduces urban heat island effects

Storm water runoff management

Adds valuable/useable space providing
economic benefits
Energy efficiency year-round
Could earn LEED points
Reduce amount of greenhouse gas
Provide food, temperature control,
hydrological benefits

Advantage of a roof garden

Reduction on the amount of storm water runoff this is because
instead of water just going from the roof of a concrete building onto
the ground, roof's plants will absorb some of the water.
Reduced urban heat island effect from having too much pavement
and not enough wildlife in urban areas. Gardens increase the life of
roof membranes by limiting the amount of damaging UV exposure.
Better regulation of building temperatures compared to non-green
roof buildings. Green roofs have been shown to increase fire
resistance and to improve air quality also.

How do plants reduce temperature?

Provide an alternative to common roof materials
Absorb CO2 and sunlight during photosynthesis
Create shade

Considerations Planting media

Planting media should meet the following criteria:
Not include silt that can clog drainage fabric
Provide permanent aeration
Provide adequate drainage
Supply or absorb water and nutrients
Retain its original volume

TYPES OF ROOF GARDENS

Ultra-Extensive/Shallow < 4 deep

Extensive/Medium 4 - 8 deep

Intensive/Deep > 8 deep

SHALLOW ( ULTRA EXTENSIVE)

Growth media depth 2.5 to 4
Suited for areas likely to receive little maintenance.
Recommended plants include sedums, herbs and grasses.

Growth Media AND Substrate beneath

Moisture Retention Mat
Drainage Board
Protection Fabric
Membrane ( Adhered )

Dens-Deck
Approved Insulation

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MEDIUM DEPTH (EXTENSIVE)

Growth media depth of 5" to 8
Un-irrigated systems can be provided without difficulty.
Drip, mist or spray irrigation systems may be required to support
more diverse plant types.
Growth Media and Substrate beneath
Moisture Retention Mat
Drainage Board

Root Barrier
Protection Fabric
Membrane ( Adhered )

Dens-Deck
Approved Insulation

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DEEP (INTENSIVE)
Used on commercial buildings where owners want to have large green
areas that incorporate all sizes and types of plants.

Growth Media
Protection Fabric
Drainage Gravel
Protection Fabric
Root Barrier

Extruded Polystyrene
Membrane ( Adhered )

Dens-Deck
Approved Insulation

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DETAILS IN A ROOF GARDEN

PARAPET EDGE
INTERNAL RAIN WATER OUTLET
INTERNAL BOX GUTTER
EAVES SLOPING ROOF

A- Vapour barrier
B- Insulation
C- 5mm underlay
E- Drainage mat
F- Vegetation barrier
G- Substrate
H- Planting
I- Mineral Firestop
J- Coping

A- Lightweight deck
B- Vapour barrier
C- Insulation
D- Underlay
E- Defend Anti-roots
F- Drainage mat
G- Substrate
H- Planting
I- Vegetation barrier
J- Rainwater outlet

A- Lightweight deck
B- Vapour barrier
C- Insulation
D- Underlay
E- Defend Anti-roots
F- Mineral Firestop
G- Substrate
H- Planting
I- Perforated trim
J- Drainage mat
K- Timber battens

A- Lightweight deck
B- Vapour barrier
C- Insulation
D- Underlay
E- Defend Anti-roots
F- Drainage mat
G- Substrate retention
H- Substrate
I- Planting
J- Timber battens
K- Mineral Firestop

PLANTING SYSTEMS
INSTA SYSTEM

These are the ones which are transported

on site in the form of either sheets/rolls or
assemblies.
They are suitable for both flat and sloping
roofs(max. 50 degrees)
Plants are cultivated as vegetation mats.
These mats generally contain soil,
framework and vegetation.
They are efficient in use.

HS SYSTEM

These are the ones in which individual

sedum plugs are installed on the site.
They are suitable for both flat and sloping
roofs(max. 15 degrees)
Plants are cultivated by their own root
systems.
These require slightly more maintenance.
In general, approximately 25 plugs are
preferred over a square metre of the area.

Amount of weight roof can support.

The weight of soil, decking, people and planters .
Ways to reduce the load:
Mix soil with organic and inorganic matter to lighten its weight, or use lightweight
growing mediums.
o Plan for heavier items to be aligned with the buildings bearing walls, columns and
shear walls.

Roof should support the weight of the

compost.
Rooftop structures should be tolerant
of composted material, and
maintenance.
Make sure to have adequate drainage

Containers can also function as seating

areas as long as the fence or railing on
roof still meets safety codes above the
container height, or set containers and
seating areas at least one meter (three
feet) away from railings and roof
edges.

LIMITATIONS OF A ROOF GARDEN

Initially have a higher cost to build than
traditional roofs.
They are also costly with repairs.
Require stronger roof beams to support the
layers of the green roof, mostly the soil.
When they are built in places susceptible to bad
weather, such as seismic zones or windy places
there is a great chance of the plants not
surviving.

GARDEN ON THE ROOF

PLASTING NETTING

TOP SOIL

DRAINAGE PIPE
PLASTIC SHEET

BENEATH THE GARDEN

STRENGTHENING THE BASE

NEGATIVE POINT IN CASE STUDY