As featured in the April 2007 issue of San Diego Magazine, with photos by Gary Payne!
Gardens in the Sky, by Deirdre O'Shea
What is a GREEN ROOF?
A GREEN ROOF replaces conventional tile or asphalt
with a living roof, composed of a thin layer of foliage
over growth medium, drainage material, and a
waterproofing membrane. Green roofs are also known
as ecoroofs due to their environmental benefits,
and because the color of the plant material varies by region.
An ECOROOF restores the habitat from
the building's footprint, reduces stormwater
runoff, dampens noise, and provides excellent insulation,
which reduces heating and cooling costs, and doubles the
roof's lifetime. Vegetated roofs are visually pleasing
and also meet criterion for green building incentives in
many U.S. cities.