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Engineering Green Roofs to Manage Stormwater and Save Money: A Case Study
Learn about the green roofs in Toronto that manage stormwater and achieve multiple sustainability goals. By upgrading to biodiverse green roofs, the design team exceeded water balance targets, reducing storage needs and earning financial incentives, showcasing how green roofs can benefit both the environment and finances in urban development.
Wind Design Process for Vegetated Roof Assemblies Using New Standards
Canadian Standards Association CSA A123.24 was the result of a multi-year research program led by the National Research Council Canada (NRC), in collaboration with the members of the North American green roof industry, to study the wind performance of green roofs.