Environmental Performance of Eco-roofs
Environmental Performance of Eco-roofs
Blue, White or Green?
Mithraratne, Nalanie
Springer Verlag, Singapore
Dura
Inglês
9789811017285
climate change, multi-functional building elements, eco-roofs, use of streamlined Life Cycle Assessment for construction decisions
Chapter 2: Eco-roofs
common types, user expectations, performance benefits, resource costs, construction and maintenance issues
Chapter 3: Common typologies currently used in different climatic zones (Singapore, Auckland and Sheffield/Leeds)
Green roof types - extensive, intensive, modular
Blue roof types - retention, detention
White roof types - paints, coatings, tiles
Chapter 4: Thermal performance
Relative performance based on typical building types and eco-roof types used in the selected locations
Chapter 5: Environmental Performance
Energy, carbon footprint and cost over the life of building
Chapter 6: Selection guidelines
Conclusion
References
climate change, multi-functional building elements, eco-roofs, use of streamlined Life Cycle Assessment for construction decisions
Chapter 2: Eco-roofs
common types, user expectations, performance benefits, resource costs, construction and maintenance issues
Chapter 3: Common typologies currently used in different climatic zones (Singapore, Auckland and Sheffield/Leeds)
Green roof types - extensive, intensive, modular
Blue roof types - retention, detention
White roof types - paints, coatings, tiles
Chapter 4: Thermal performance
Relative performance based on typical building types and eco-roof types used in the selected locations
Chapter 5: Environmental Performance
Energy, carbon footprint and cost over the life of building
Chapter 6: Selection guidelines
Conclusion
References