Greening the dwelling
Subtitle: a life cycle energy analysis of green roofs in residential buildings.
Published: 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
Description: The benefits provided by planted roofs are unquestionable from the ecologic and social perspective. They have a positive effect over the urban microclimate as well as on the indoor environment of the buildings. However, further analyses are needed to evaluate the influence of the physical characteristics of the roof materials on the thermal performance of the green roof as well as the environmental implications of the green roof on the building's life cycle.This study analyzes the energy performance of a green roof in a residential building in Madrid. The study was conducted in two phases. During the first phase, four different roofing systems were compared. The annual and the peak energy consumption were calculated. During the second phase, the energy results obtained were used to conduct a comparative Life Cycle Assessment of the building with the different roofing systems, comparing their associated environmental impact.
Notes: Adviser:  Christopher Kennedy.

Thesis (M.A.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2004.

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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 43-03, page: 0922.

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