Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Technical and Engineering Issues in Green Roof Retrofit
Retrofitting existing buildings is imperative, as only 1–2% is added annually to the total stock, and around 87% of the buildings that we will have by 2050 are already built. With regard to green roofs, the overriding issue is one of structural capacity to accommodate the additional loads. This chapter considers the technical and engineering considerations that stakeholders need to take into account. For example, existing structure, load‐bearing capacity, access, power and water supply, orientation, exposure to sunlight and overshadowing, occupational health and safety. In short, how to determine what type of green roof is suited to the structure. Using some typical building types, illustrative case studies show how to determine whether an existing roof has sufficient load‐bearing capacity to support a retrofit green roof.
Technical and Engineering Issues in Green Roof Retrofit
Retrofitting existing buildings is imperative, as only 1–2% is added annually to the total stock, and around 87% of the buildings that we will have by 2050 are already built. With regard to green roofs, the overriding issue is one of structural capacity to accommodate the additional loads. This chapter considers the technical and engineering considerations that stakeholders need to take into account. For example, existing structure, load‐bearing capacity, access, power and water supply, orientation, exposure to sunlight and overshadowing, occupational health and safety. In short, how to determine what type of green roof is suited to the structure. Using some typical building types, illustrative case studies show how to determine whether an existing roof has sufficient load‐bearing capacity to support a retrofit green roof.
Technical and Engineering Issues in Green Roof Retrofit
Wilkinson, Sara (Herausgeber:in) / Dixon, Tim (Herausgeber:in) / Wilkinson, Sara (Autor:in) / Feitosa, Renato Castiglia (Autor:in)
Green Roof Retrofit ; 14-36
16.08.2016
23 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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