The green roof is the one building element that improves with age! Green roofs provide many benefits. A partial list includes:

• Controlling stormwater runoff, erosion and pollution, lessening the impact and cost of processing in sewage treatment plants and extending capacity.
• A green roof can hold 60 to 80 percent of a rain event. Water is released more slowly, helping to filter particulate matter out of water running onto landscapes and hardscapes.
• Water has more chance of running into the landscape as irrigation.
• Improving water quality
• Adds oxygen to the air
• Mitigates urban heat-island effects, cooling and cleaning the air
• Conserving energy
• Reducing sound reflection and transmission
• Reducing heating and cooling energy costs
• Creating wildlife habitats and biodiversity
• Reduces the spread of wildfires
• Increases the life of the roof, reducing landfill impact
• Can provide space for a rooftop farm
• Can provide habitat for pollinators
• When paired with solar panels, increases their overall performance by as much as 15 percent
• Improving the aesthetic environment in both work and home