Green Roof Guide for FMs

Living Roof Offers Retreat for Hospital Patients
ASHRAE Zone: 2
Goal: Create an insulated envelope and capture rainwater.
Outcome: Delivers an R-value of 66 and retains over 70% of rainfall.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF Jacob White Construction

Facebook’s Rooftop Forest

ASHRAE Zone: 3
Goal: Create a rooftop park with creative landscaping features and amenities.
Outcome: Lightweight geofoam used to create hills and curved landscaping. The 9-acre garden features trees, shrubs and a walking loop.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF Insulfoam

Dansko Strides toward Sustainability with 3 Green Roofs

ASHRAE Zone: 4
Goal: Increased insulation to reduce cooling costs, rainwater management and material conservation by extending the life of the roof.
Outcome: Increased insulation to reduce cooling costs, rainwater management and material conservation by extending the life of the roof.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF The Garland Company

Library Green Roof Creates a Learning Experience

ASHRAE Zone: 5
Goal: Minimize stormwater runoff and attain LEED certification.
Outcome: Hardy vegetation protects a vulnerable watershed and offers an attractive space for patrons.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OPN Architects

Roof Retrofit Features Meadow Meeting Space

ASHRAE Zone: 5
Goal: Improve the environmental friendliness of an existing convention center and add event space.
Outcome: The 22,400-square-foot south terrace now hosts an accessible roof garden where meetings and receptions can be held.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF Carlisle

A Hard-Working Green Roof for Higher Ed

ASHRAE Zone: 5
Goal: Create a functional green roof to satisfy local building requirements.
Outcome: A hardy, drought-tolerant roof that requires no irrigation.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF Firestone Building Products