Mimicking natural ecosystems to improve green roof performance

Biochar made from low density wood has greater plant available water than biochar made from high density wood

Joerg Werdin, Tim D Fletcher, John P Rayner, Nicholas SG Williams, Claire Farrell

2020-02-25

Soil water limitations often restrict plant growth in unirrigated agricultural, forestry and urban systems. Biochar amendment to s..

Green roof storage capacity can be more important than evapotranspiration for retention performance

Zheng Zhang, Christopher Szota, Tim D Fletcher, Nicholas SG Williams, Claire Farrell

2019-02-15

Influence of plant composition and water use strategies on green roof stormwater retention

Zheng Zhang, Christopher Szota, Tim D Fletcher, Nicholas SG Williams, Joerg Werdin, Claire Farrell

2018-06-01

Substrate depth, vegetation and irrigation affect green roof thermal performance in a Mediterranean type climate

A Pianella, L AYE, Z Chen, NSG Williams

2017-08-16

Green roofs are consistently being used to reduce some of the negative environmental impacts of cities. The increasing interest in..

Steady-state and transient thermal measurements of green roofsubstrates

A Pianella, RE Clarke, NSG Williams, Z Chen, L AYE

2016-09-15

There has been growing interest in using extensive green roofs for commercial and residential buildings in urban areas. Green roof..