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KB Leecaster · @GreenFire
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No good deed is too small to not consider doing it when it comes to even as big an issue as

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KB Leecaster · @GreenFire
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Glad to see getting some attention. They're an important adaptation and mitigation measure.

As a growing city in the Great Lakes region, Grand Rapids faces unique challenges in managing its urban environment. From stormwater runoff to rising temperatures and air pollution, the impacts of climate change are being felt across the city. Green infrastructure is becoming an important tool in Grand Rapids' efforts to build a sustainable and resilient city. greytogreenconference.org/gran

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++ Detection of green roofs by mundialis ++

Green roofs improve a building's climate, help save energy for heating or air conditioning, and protect the roofing membrane. They support biodiversity by providing a habitat for insects.
We have developed a method that automatically detects and classifies green roofs using digital orthophotos and 2.5D point clouds. It identifies with green roofs versus sealed areas. Contact us at mundialis.de/

#buildings #greenroofs #aerialimages #geodata

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Gernot Wagner · @gwagner
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Casual scan of some of the most expensive plots of real estate on the planet. So much wasted potential.

Is it really so hard for a group of neighbors to get together and figure out what to do with their building's roof?

#nyc #greenroofs #solar

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Extra Super · @extrasuper
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What could be done in a place like NYC or elsewhere to make this even more impactful? Increase the percentage of and pervious surfaces by reducing . Install Incentivize plantings that rely less on synthetic inputs and which support and . Recognize that we can build soil and store carbon even in urban settings. 3/3

#birds #nativepollinators #greenroofs #carinfrastructure #urbangreenspaces

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For or apparent , end up being much less efficient since they increase near-surface through .

Taking this, the nighttime warming, and cost into consideration, are found to mitigate most efficiently.

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Last updated 2 years ago

is reduced during daytime in all cases, with the maximum efficiency seen for city-scale deployment of .

Both and show nighttime due to release of additional stored during daytime.

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J.J. Angelus :mastoart: · @jj_angelus
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"Skyrise greenery, such as vertical green walls, green roofs, and rooftop gardens will cool the buildings and make them more comfortable to live, work and play in, while further beautifying our city.

More info here :
mothership.sg/2019/05/bus-gree

#singapore #greenplan #greenroofs

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J.J. Angelus :mastoart: · @jj_angelus
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To combat urban heat island effect—a phenomenon where cities experience higher temperatures compared to less urbanised areas, due to human activity and heat trapped by roads and concrete buildings—an increasing number of buildings in Singapore are sporting green roofs.

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J.J. Angelus :mastoart: · @jj_angelus
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To measure the difference in temperature, thermal sensors will be placed beneath the plants, and on the underside of the roof.

Soil-less, lightweight green roof.

Each public bus is outfitted with two patches of greenery on its roof.
The green roofs, designed by urban greenery firm GWS Living Art, are called Gaiamats, and each panel measures 1.8m by 1.05m.

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J.J. Angelus :mastoart: · @jj_angelus
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Normal green roofs with soil weigh around 125 to 200 kg per mat. With the new lightweight Gaiamat, the weight per mat was reduced by two to three times.

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J.J. Angelus :mastoart: · @jj_angelus
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Singapore is "Green roofing its Bus stops and Buses.

The plant atop the bus stop is a species of herb known as Nabhali (Cyanotis cristata), which was selected for its hardiness and ability to grow and spread well on green roofs.

Preliminary studies show that these green roofs can lower ambient temperatures at the bus stops by around 2°C.

The green roofs aim to reduce ambient heat and provide a more comfortable experience for commuters.

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