KOLKATA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE Draft Scheme Design Green Roof Proposals

MANAS RAJKUMAR ROLL NO: 07

Green Roof

Proposed Green Roof Area (11400m2)

Oxygen release

Water retention

Noise reduction

Heat reduction

Dust reduction

Save of energy

Wildlife attraction

Use of space

Green Roofs Retain Storm Water and Delay the Water Run-Off.

6-10 cm 66-140 kg/m2

12-20 cm 140-275 kg/m2

20-40 cm 275-545 kg/m2

40-60 cm 545-815 kg/m2

60-100 cm 815-1355 kg/m2

Extensive

Intensive

All figures fully water saturated. Our Green Roof Systems. If required we can offer lighter substrates.

Green Roof Structure

Plant Level

Fertilized Soil

Filter Sheet

FD 25/40 Moisture Mat

Waterproofing Concrete Roof Top

It retains water...

... drains well ...

... and ventilates.

Mineral component
Source material in particular clay tiles

Organic component
Source material e.g. cuts from bushes and trees

Crushers

Composting

Different Types of Substrates Soil

Intensive green roofs

Extensive green roofs Semi - intensive green roofs

Delosperma cooperi
- Pink flowers, green foliage - Blooms mid summer to mid autumn - Hardiness zone 6 - Groundcover - Not self sowing - Found in South Africa - Height to 4 in. (10 cm) - Spreads 12 in. (30 cm) - Planting medium 4 in. (10cm) deep - Full sun - Most common Delosperma in the trade. Rapid growth with large flowers.

Delosperma cooperi

Delosperma sutherlandii
- Dark pink flowers with yellow centers, green foliage - Blooms mid summer to mid autumn - Hardiness zone 9 - Groundcover - Not widely self sowing - Found in South Africa - Height to 3 in. (7 cm) - Spreads 6 in. (15 cm) - Planting medium 4 in. (10 cm) deep - Full sun - Compact habit; produces seedlings around the parent plants.

Delosperma sutherlandii

Sedum album
- White flowers, green foliage - Blooms mid summer - Hardiness zone 4 - Groundcover - Not self sowing - Found in Europe, western and northern Asia - Height to 6 in. (15 cm) - Spreads 8 in. (20 cm) - Planting medium 4 in. (10 cm) deep - Full sun - A staple for green roofs. Viable from seeds, cuttings, and plugs. Foliage turns red in winter.

Sedum album Sedum selskianum

- Yellow flowers, green foliage - Blooms mid summer - Hardiness zone 4 - Accent - Not self sowing -Found in northern China and southern Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Russia - Height to 8 in. (20 cm) - Spreads 8 in. (20 cm) -Planting medium 4 in. (10 cm) deep -Full sun -Often mislabeled in the trade. All parts of the plant are hairy. Mounds of green foliage in late summer.

Sedum selskianum

Sedum sexangulare
- Yellow flowers, green foliage - Blooms mid summer - Hardiness zone 4 - Groundcover - Not self sowing - Found in central Europe - Height to 4 in. (10 cm) - Spreads 8 in. (20 cm) - Planting medium 4 in. (10 cm) deep - Full sun, mixed sun/shade, shade - A highly adaptable foundation plant for any location. Can thrive in shade and moisture. Foliage turns russer color in cool weather.

Sedum sexangulare

Sedum ternatum
- White flowers, green foliage - Blooms mid summer - Hardiness zone 5 - Groundcover - Not self sowing - Found in eastern US - Height to 3 in. (7 cm) - Spreads 8 in. (20 cm) - Planting medium 4 in. (10 cm) deep - Mixed sun/shade, shade - Native of eastern US found along stream edges. Drought tolerant, but needs protection from full sun. Use in shadows or near drains.

Sedum ternatum

Sedum Production

Mix of humus, crushed bricks, sand (drainable and loose, very important!!!)

Trays (one sprout per cup)

One month later

Sedum ready and deliver on site

A Typical Extensive Green Roof Installation

Nanjing museum 6000m2

1. Concrete roof top before treatment

2. Root barrier installation

3. Check all joints

4. Moisture mat

5. Drainage board installation

6. Laying of filter sheet

8. Laying of substrates soil

9. Sedums ready on site

10. Sedums planting

The inspection box ( which sits on the water outlet )

Three months later

Until almost 100% covered with plants. At least 12 months