GROWWEST fosters regional dialogue for encouraging green roof policy; forwarding the design, construction and performance of green roofs in Colorado; and brings together parties united for the green roof cause. As a grass roots organization, it is Growwest’s goal to convince the public and politicians that government policies favoring green roofs are good for the environment and the bottom line.

Green roofs are an integral component of sustainable development in the arid West.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Benefits of Green Roofs

PUBLIC BENEFITS

Aesthetic Improvements
Waste Diversion
Storm Water Management
Reduction of Heat Island Effect
Improved Air Quality
New Amenity Space
Local Job Creation
Increased Ecological Biodiversity
Improved health and well-being
Education opportunities


PRIVATE BENEFITS

Energy Efficiency
Increased Membrane Durability and Longevity
Storm Water Management
Reduction of Heat Island Effect
Improved Air Quality
New Amenity Space
Local Job Creation
Urban Agriculture


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