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| Web URL(s): | http://grounds-mag.com/mag/grounds_maintenance_top/
Last checked: 03/08/2006 |
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Powell, Tracy |
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| Author Affiliation: | Freelance Writer, Lincoln, Nebraska |
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| Title: | From the top |
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| Source: | Grounds Maintenance. Vol. 40, No. 8, August 2005, p. 14-17. |
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| Publishing Information: | Overland Park, KS: Intertec Publishing Corporation |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Roofscapes; Trends; Turf values; Rooftop turf; Cost comparison
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the benefits of adding vegetated (green) roofs to buildings, including reduced storm water runoff and lowered summertime temperatures, resulting in less smog and better breathing. Lists types of buildings that use green roofs and reasons for the increasing demand of green roofs in areas other than governmental and commercial. Provides cost comparison between green and traditional roofs. States that "green roofs are roughtly three times more expensive." Provides short-term vs. long-term cost considerations such as lowered heating and cooling costs and decreased upkeep costs. Lists corporations that have used green roofs on their establishments and corporation headquarters. States that education is very important in using and installing green roofs: "education and experience are key to understanding the many complexities involved in green-roof technology and architecture." Provides a list of websites that offer more information about green roofs. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "Green roof resources" p. 15
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Powell, T. 2005. From the top. Grounds Maint. 40(8):p. 14-17. |
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