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Green Roof Study Finds Big Variation in Stormwater Retention

Urban Ecosystems, told

EBN that these benefits had until now not been tested experimentally for tropical or subtropical climates, where high temperatures and large rainfall events make those advantages particularly valuable. A green roof effective in such a climate would presumably also perform well in more temperate zones.

Published September 25, 2008

Wilmeth, M. (2008, September 25). Green Roof Study Finds Big Variation in Stormwater Retention. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/news-analysis/green-roof-study-finds-big-variation-stormwater-retention