Smart strategies and interventions for rooftop gardens

Abstract

Roof gardens have been used extensively all over the world to mitigate adverse effects of urbanization and their benefits are well documented. Architects and landscape designers have applied green-roof technology worldwide, and policymakers and the public are becoming more aware of green-roof benefits. Although green roofs are initially more expensive to construct than conventional roofs, they can be more economical over the life span of the roof because of the energy saved and the longevity of roof membranes.