Omar Marroquín Pacheco
Green roofs, also known as green roofs or roofs
Vegetables, are systems that consist of the placement of vegetation and substrate
on the surface of a roof or covering of a building.
These vegetal covers can be installed in different types of
constructions, from residential and commercial buildings to infrastructure
public.
Green roofs offer a series of benefits both environmentally and
as well as at the level of design and energy efficiency. Some of the features and
The most notable advantages of green roofs are the following:
- Thermal insulation: The vegetation layer and the substrate act as
thermal insulator, reducing heat transfer between the interior and the
exterior of the building. This helps maintain a more stable temperature in
the interior and reduce the need to use air conditioning systems, which
translates into energy savings. - Improving air quality: The plants present on the roofs
landscaped plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen (O2) to
through photosynthesis, contributing to improving air quality in the
urban environment. Additionally, groundcovers also help filter
particles and contaminants present in the air, thus improving the quality of the
air that is breathed. - Stormwater management: Green roofs act as systems
rainwater retention and filtration. Plants and substrate absorb
part of the rainwater, reducing the volume of runoff and preventing
excessive load on urban drainage systems. This helps prevent
floods, control erosion and improve water quality. - Biodiversity and habitats: Green roofs provide spaces
green areas in urban areas, promoting biodiversity and the creation of
habitats for insects, birds and other animals. These spaces can help
to preserve the local flora and fauna, contributing to the conservation of the
urban biodiversity. - Aesthetics and visual comfort: The landscaped roofs add an attractive
aesthetic to the buildings, transforming the rooftops into green spaces and
pleasant These mulches can also help reduce
visual impact of buildings and improve the urban landscape. - Reduction of the heat island effect: In urban areas, surfaces
waterproof surfaces and the presence of buildings and asphalt can generate an effect
known as a “heat island,” which raises the temperature compared to
the surrounding rural areas. Green roofs help reduce
this effect, since plants absorb solar radiation and evaporate water through
through perspiration, cooling the environment and reducing
room temperature.
Green roofs are systems that allow the installation of vegetation
on the roofs of buildings.