Greenbacks from green roofs: forging a new industry in Canada

Peck, S.W. & C. Callaghan, 1999, Greenbacks from green roofs: forging a new industry in Canada, Peck & Associates, http://www.greenroofs.org/pdf/Greenbacks.pdf; www.peck.ca.

  • Author : Peck, S.W. & C. Callaghan
  • Year : 1999
  • Pages : 78
  • Publisher : Peck & Associates, http://www.greenroofs.org/pdf/Greenbacks.pdf; www.peck.ca.
  • Outline in English : OUTLINE: Finding practical and effective ways to implement sustainable development remains a significant challenge in Canada. One approach involves using green roof and vertical garden technologies on residential, institutional, industrial and commercial buildings. These technologies address a number of economic and environmental challenges facing Canadian cities. They provide such benefits as better air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved storm water management and long-term economic advantages, plus social benefits.
  • Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: green roofs, facades, economy, significance, climate, urban ecology, rainwater management, job creation. [a downloadable report].