print email comment close Greenroofs 101 URL: http://www.greenroofs.com/Greenroofs101/ Description: An introduction to "vegetated roof covers, with growing media and plants taking the place of bare membrane, gravel ballast, shingles or tiles." Discusses advantages (ecological, economic, and aesthetic), components, applications, and issues (such as waterproofing, wildlife, and irrigation). Includes lists of suggestions plants for greenroofs (for the United States and Europe) and many photos. From Greenroofs.com, an industry Web resource. Publisher: Greenroofs.com, LLC Extra Keywords green roofs Library of Congress Subject Headings: Buildings -- Environmental aspects Green roofs (Gardening) LII Database Information: Record 2875 created by Jennifer English on 03/07/2005 Last modification on 03/08/2005 Last review by Charlotte Bagby on 03/25/2007 Published: 03/07/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/2875