Green Roofs
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-012565
Green roofs are rooftops planted with vegetation. Intensive green roofs have thick layers of soil (6 to 12 inches or more) that can support a broad variety of plant or even tree species. Extensive roofs are simpler green roofs with a soil layer of 6 inches or less to support turf, grass, or other ground cover.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-012565 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Air |
| References | Heat Island Effect Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-012565",
"term": "Green Roofs",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Green roofs are rooftops planted with vegetation. Intensive green roofs have thick layers of soil (6 to 12 inches or more) that can support a broad variety of plant or even tree species. Extensive roofs are simpler green roofs with a soil layer of 6 inches or less to support turf, grass, or other ground cover.",
"subject": "Air",
"references": [
"Heat Island Effect Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/green-roofs/"
}
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