Green roofs, also known as vegetated rooftops or eco-roofs, are energy-efficient and ecologically-sensitive installations of vegetation onto a rooftop. According to an empirical study conducted by American Rivers on green roof stormwater retention performance, green roofs can retain anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of annual precipitation. Green Roofs are an integral solution to the stormwater management and energy reduction (thru climate control), in addition to increasing natural habitat and agricultural space in an otherwise urban location. The benefits of green roofs are numerous and include:
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