Although typically eschewed in favor of engineered substrate, natural soils can provide an
important ecological benefit for green roof systems in terms of jump-starting a viable habitat …

Although numerous examples of green roofs can be found in Turkey, limited research has
been conducted on plant material and substrate type in this climate. Both plants and …

This chapter investigates the theoretical background of environmental and ecological factors
that can be used to inform the design of ecoregional green roofs. Ecoregions are defined by …

Green roofs are important components by providing several benefits in urban environments.
To achieve these benefits, appropriate plant selection is crucial. Therefore, a study was …

The use of waste and locally available materials could improve the sustainability of green
roofs. Therefore, a study was conducted to evaluate the potential of a rice hulls in the …

Biological diversity and ecological functions have been observed and maintained on green
roofs worldwide. Prairies, meadows, grasslands, wetlands, talus slopes, barrens, and …

Forty-three taxa representing native and adaptable plants were trialed for 4 years on an
irrigated (as needed) 15 cm (6 inch) deep extensive green roof in Lincoln, NE. Twenty-three …

This chapter presents case studies of three tallgrass prairie conservation sites and nine
ecoregional green roofs located in the Coastal Plains and Interior Lowlands of North …

Living wall technology, perhaps more than green roof technology, is reliant upon live plants
and full coverage with year-round visual interest to achieve multiple benefits. Dead plants or …

Green roofs offer a possible solution to reduce urban heat island effects caused by
urbanization. Conventional green roofs use sedum for plant cover but growing evidence …