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Design Guidelines and Maintenance Manual for Green Roofs in the Semi-Arid and Arid West

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, City and County of Denver, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Colorado State University

This guide provides information on designing and maintaining green roofs in arid western states. It provides information on when certain types of green roofs are most appropriate and their different benefits.

Audience

General, communities, building owners, local and muncipal governments, contractors, landscape architects

Expertise Required

Low

Geography

Region - US Western States (Arid)

Relevant Phases

Design, Monitoring/Assessment, Quantifying Benefits, Quantifying Costs, Implementation, Maintenance

Tool Type

Informational Resources

Last Updated

2010

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