Not all green roofs are created equally. Designing a green roof for maximum storm water absorption may be quite different than one where daily use as garden space by tenants is the primary goal. It's not only about the design but about the professionals hired to execute the plan. But first, deciding how your green roof will be used and what you want to accomplish is imperative. This task should be determined early in the process before making any design decisions. Front end loading the design will save time and design fees and result in a clear and comprehensive specification with no surprises at bid time. A few questions to ask are: Start with architect

Answering these questions will give direction to your design, and help determine which professionals will be needed to cover all aspects of the project. The first person hired should be a licensed architect who will be the lead professional that will write a project specification outlining which products should be used in the design. Typically the architect consults with experts in the various design aspects to access the expertise needed to detail a project design and specification that accomplishes the established goals. ...

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