A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Carbon Sequestration and Storage
The Case for Green Roofs in Urban Areas
This chapter gives a definition of carbon sequestration and storage, in order to discuss options for reducing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. The concept of green roofs involves growing plants on rooftops, which partially replaces the vegetation that was destroyed when the building was constructed, thus allowing for the sequestration of carbon. In addition to carbon storage, they can provide numerous benefits such as energy conservation, mitigation of the urban heat island, a reduction in air and noise pollution, and improved return on investment compared to traditional roofs. Getter et al. conducted the studies to quantify the carbon storage potential of extensive green roofs and the effect of species selection on carbon accumulation. Net carbon sequestration can be improved immensely by altering plant selection, and through changes in substrate depth, substrate composition and management practices. This holds true whether a landscape is on a roof or at ground level.
Carbon Sequestration and Storage
The Case for Green Roofs in Urban Areas
This chapter gives a definition of carbon sequestration and storage, in order to discuss options for reducing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. The concept of green roofs involves growing plants on rooftops, which partially replaces the vegetation that was destroyed when the building was constructed, thus allowing for the sequestration of carbon. In addition to carbon storage, they can provide numerous benefits such as energy conservation, mitigation of the urban heat island, a reduction in air and noise pollution, and improved return on investment compared to traditional roofs. Getter et al. conducted the studies to quantify the carbon storage potential of extensive green roofs and the effect of species selection on carbon accumulation. Net carbon sequestration can be improved immensely by altering plant selection, and through changes in substrate depth, substrate composition and management practices. This holds true whether a landscape is on a roof or at ground level.
Carbon Sequestration and Storage
The Case for Green Roofs in Urban Areas
Charlesworth, Susanne M. (editor) / Booth, Colin A. (editor) / Rowe, Brad (author)
Sustainable Surface Water Management ; 193-204
2016-10-14
12 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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