A framework for optimizing hydrologic performance of green roof media

One of the primary functions of green roofs in urban areas is to moderate rainwater runoff, and one of the major impediments to the survival of plants on an extensive green roof (EGR) is a lack of available water during dry periods. Runoff moderation and water storage are both influenced by the comp...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ecological engineering. - 1996. - 140(2019) vom: 01. Dez., Seite 1-105589
1. Verfasser: Bollman, Michael A (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: DeSantis, Grace E, DuChanois, Ryan M, Etten-Bohm, Montana, Olszyk, David M, Lambrinos, John G, Mayer, Paul M
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2019
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Ecological engineering
Schlagworte:Journal Article extensive green roof green infrastructure hydrologic performance plant growing media stormwater runoff
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700 1 |a DuChanois, Ryan M  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
700 1 |a Etten-Bohm, Montana  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
700 1 |a Olszyk, David M  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
700 1 |a Lambrinos, John G  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
700 1 |a Mayer, Paul M  |e verfasserin  |4 aut 
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