Green Roof

Green in the context of the and

Presented by: Thirukumaran Jallendran, Board Member, MGBC Project Manager, Lend Lease

World CO2 Concentrations Over The Years

Source: UNEP/GRID Arendal

World Average Temperatures in Recorded History

Source: Climatic Research Unit

The Hottest Decade: Jan 2000 to Dec 2009

Source: NASAS Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS)

Real Estate Sectors Global Impact

Growth of Cities

TEHRAN, 1985

TEHRAN, 2009
Image Source: NASA Earth Observatory

Urban Rural Population of the World

Source: The United Nations

City Impacts

Credit: C. Mayhew & R. Simmon (NASA/GSFC), NOAA/ NGDC, DMSP Digital Archive

WHY THE NEED FOR A MALAYSIAN GREEN RATING TOOL ?

WHY THE NEED FOR A MALAYSIAN GREEN RATING TOOL ?

GBI NON RESIDENTIAL TOOL

Total = 16 Points

GBI NON RESIDENTIAL TOOL

GBI RESIDENTIAL TOOL

Total = 39 Points

GBI RESIDENTIAL TOOL

GBI RESIDENTIAL TOOL

Total = 18 Points

GBI RESIDENTIAL TOOL

SM 4 Environment Management (Non-residential New Construction & Industrial New Construction)

SM 4 Open Spaces, Landscaping and Heat Island Effect (Residential New Construction)

URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

UHI Effect is defined by the Thermal gradient difference between developed and undeveloped areas Heat Island must be reduced to minimize impact on microclimate and human as well as wildlife habitats

SITE PLANNING & MICRO-CLIMATE

T = 39 25 = 14C

SITE PLANNING & MICRO-CLIMATE

T = 32 25 = 7C

Urban Heat Island Impact of Vegetation

URBAN ROOF LANDSCAPING Surface Temperatures

Storm water Design Quantity & Quality Control - Non-residential New Construction SM 11

- Industrial New Construction SM 13 - Residential New Construction SM 6 (Storm Water Management)

INTENT
Limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site infiltration, and managing storm water runoff.

REQUIREMENTS
If existing imperviousness is 50%: (In other words, if the existing site is > 50% pervious) Implement a storm water management plan that prevents the post development peak discharge rate and quantity from exceeding the pre-development peak discharge rate and quantity in conformance to the Storm Water Management Manual for Malaysia (MASMA) If existing imperviousness > 50%: (In other words, if the existing site is 50% pervious) Implement a storm water management plan that results in a 25% decrease in the volume of storm water runoff required under MASMA Total = 1 Point For either Condition, implement a storm water management plan that reduces impervious cover, promotes infiltration, and captures and treats the storm water runoff from 90% of the average annual rainfall using acceptable best management practices (BMPs)

Storm Water Management

Water balance at a Developed and Undeveloped Site (Schueler, 1987)

Storm Water Management - Strategies

Reduction in impervious area will minimize storm water runoff volume. By reducing impervious area, storm water infrastructure can be minimized or deleted from the project. Strategies to minimize or mitigate impervious surfaces may include:
Smaller building footprint Pervious paving materials Storm water harvesting for reuse in irrigation and/or buildings Green roof Bio-swales/ vegetated filter strips Retention ponds Clustering development to reduce paved surfaces (roads, sidewalks, etc.)

Greenery & Roof - Non-residential New Construction SM12 - Industrial New Construction SM 13
INTENT Reduce heat island (Thermal gradient difference between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimize impact on microclimate and human as well as wildlife habitats REQUIREMENTS
A. Hardscape & Greenery Application (1 point) B. Roof Application (1 point)

Total = 2 Points

Greenery & Roof - Non-residential New Construction SM12 - Industrial New Construction SM 13 REQUIREMENTS
B. Roof Application (1 point)
1)

2) 3)

Use roofing material with a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) equal to or greater than the value in the table below for a minimum of 75% of the roof surface; OR Install a vegetated roof for at least 50% of the roof area; OR Install high albedo and vegetated roof surfaces that, in combination, meet the following criteria:
(Area of SRI Roof / 0.75) + (Area of vegetated roof / 0.5) Total Roof Area Roof Type Low Sloped Steep Sloped Slope < 2:12 > 2:12 SRI 78 29

Urban Heat Island Effect Strategies to Mitigate

Reduce impervious hardscape Use open grid pavement systems Facilitate increased evaporation from open cell vegetation. Use light coloured paving surfaces shade paved areas with landscaping Select appropriate ground cover Roof Roof Gardens

Sustainable Landscaping Principles

Plant low-water ground covers or drought-tolerant grass and use absorbent soil mixtures to promote storm water infiltration and reduce additional costs related to managing storm water. Design so that site work lessens soil compaction and precludes unnecessary soil compaction while construction is on-going. Reduce energy use by designing sites that do not require energy intensive maintenance to remain healthy and attractive, and by minimizing shipping distances for materials and supplies. Maximize ecological value by enhancing ecological functions and services.

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