Plant selection for green roofs and their impact on carbon sequestration and the building carbon footprint

Seyedabadi, Mohammad; Eicker, Ursula; Karimi, Saeid

doi:10.1016/j.envc.2021.100119

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“…These strategies could include variation in depth of substrate (to create microclimates for different species), water retention devices such as pottery or wood, and varying plant heights where taller plants, such Arthropodium cirratum, create shade for less sun tolerant plants, such as Dichondra and Leptinella. Also selection of known drought tolerant plants such as Calamintha, Lavandula, Achillea and Thymus could be trialled as they do well in Auckland, and have performed well on living roofs elsewhere (Dunnett et al, 2011;Hawke, 2015;Seyedabadi et al, 2021).…”

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“…We will continue to update our website with progress of these trials, as well as provide information to relevant council departments who develop guides and standards for living roofs. It would also be useful to consider the role plant selection can play to improve carbon sequestration (Seyedabadi et al, 2021) and reduce building footprints in dense urban settings. These lists will provide valuable information and experience which we hope developers and councils in New Zealand can use when designing and implementing new living roofs and redeveloping existing roofs.…”

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Plant Selection for Living Roofs in Auckland, New Zealand

Bodley¹,

Simcock

Stanley

2022

Sibbaldia

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An extensive living roof is constructed with load bearing structures with a deep layer of soil media that supports a range of plants. Living roofs have environmental benefits, particularly in an urban setting, such as slowing water runoff and promoting evapotranspiration. Auckland Botanic Gardens (ABG) has been trialling different native and exotic plant species on living roofs to identify top performing plants for these unique growing conditions. The living roofs at ABG were constructed and planted in 2010, so after 10 years of observations, we are able to provide plant lists of what has worked well, challenges with the type of roofs we have, and the adventive species observed.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Plant Selection for Living Roofs in Auckland, New Zealand

Bodley¹,

Simcock

Stanley

2022

Sibbaldia

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“…As modern humans spend more and more of their time indoors, the importance of the interactions between indoor microbiome and human health is becoming more relevant. Recent research studies focus on the biological processes in urban air and the protection of urban populations from toxic substances [15][16][17][18].…”

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Analysis and Valuation of the Energy-Efficient Residential Building with Innovative Modular Green Wall Systems

Korol

Shushunova

2022

Sustainability

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The installation of green wall systems on the residential buildings is a complex technological process, the parameters of which vary depending on design solutions, methods of performing work, instrumental and technical support, professional skills of the work performers and many other factors. The authors used the life cycle approach for the assessment of the energy-efficient residential building with integrated greening systems. The aim of the study was to evaluate an energy-efficient residential building with an innovative modular green wall system and to compare it with existing technological solutions. We show that the life cycle approach provides the choice of a decision that is also optimal in conditions of risk, which indicates the effective use of the green wall system. The results of the work are presented by the development of technology with modular green systems, which will expand the practice of technological design, experimental construction and the renovation of buildings, to improve the quality of the urban environment by implementing rational construction and technological solutions and appropriate work methods. This study will be helpful for researchers in green construction to develop their future research studies and for various residential green building owners.

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“…According to the (IPCC, 2021). Thus, strategies have been investigated and developed in order to reduce the environmental damage caused by the high concentration of atmospheric CO2, among which the use of green roofs stands out (Seyedabadi et al, 2021). In addition to the environmental benefits through improved air quality, green roofs also positively impact rainwater retention, thermal comfort, in addition to adding aesthetic and economic value to buildings (Mohapatra et al, 2021).…”

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Telhados verdes: contribuições ambientais com ênfase em sequestro de carbono

Pessoa

Guiselini

Souza

et al. 2022

Rev. Bras. Geog. Fis.

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The impermeabilization of the soil by concrete and asphalt, resulting from the urbanization process, has caused the loss of natural vegetation. These modifications have contributed to the increase in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs), in particular carbon dioxide (CO2). Although it is still portrayed today, it is not new that the global concern about climate change has gained prominence on the international political agenda, as an example, the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development (Rio 92), Kyoto Protocol (1997) and more recently, the Paris Agreement (2015). All of these having as main objectives, the achievement of sustainable development and the reduction of global warming. Given this, green roofs stand out as a promising alternative for cities, given that they have many environmental, ecological and economic advantages, such as, for example, in the reduction of rainwater runoff, mitigation of urban heat island phenomena, creating spaces for the creation of food in urban areas, providing a natural habitat for animals and plants, in addition to reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide, through carbon sequestration. Although the topic "carbon sequestration" is studied all over the world, little is known about carbon sequestration in green roofs. Therefore, this article brings a critical and current bibliographic review on this subject.

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Plant selection for green roofs and their impact on carbon sequestration and the building carbon footprint

Cited by 60 publications

References 45 publications

Plant Selection for Living Roofs in Auckland, New Zealand

Plant Selection for Living Roofs in Auckland, New Zealand

Analysis and Valuation of the Energy-Efficient Residential Building with Innovative Modular Green Wall Systems

Telhados verdes: contribuições ambientais com ênfase em sequestro de carbono

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