Research by Livingroofs.org has created the first national picture of the market for green roofs. Dusty Gedge, the report’s co-author, discusses its findings and what can be done to further encourage urban green infrastructure
green space; green wall; green roof; green infrastructure
“Green roofs” were used by our ancestors in ancient times. For example, in Scandinavia and Central Asia the roofs were covered by grass and moss in order to achieve heat insulation and to provide water flow. In 20th century roof gardens gained special development and popularity in the USA and Europe. This article will tell you how and for what purposes they are used.
In 1988, the City of Melbourne had about 40,000 inhabitants and 20 per cent green cover. In 2009, this was measured again and it was determined that the city’s population had increased to 100,000 people with green coverage reduced to a mere 13.6 per cent, according to Gail Hall, a primary author on The Growing Green Guide.