Building Greener: Guidance on the Use of Green Roofs, Green Walls and Complementary Features on Buildings

Summary Acknowledgements Part A Introduction and background 1 Introduction to the guidance 2 Building greener - the overall context 3 Policy context 4 Construction and development context Part B Green roofs 5 Introduction to green roofs 6 Benefits of green roofs for biodiversity 7 Benefits of green roofs for sustainable drainage 8 Benefits of green roofs for climate change mitigation and adaption 9 Green roof components and plant communities 10 Green roof design considerations 11 Green roof construction, maintenance and performance Part C Green walls 12 Introduction to green walls and their benefits 13 Green wall design and maintenance considerations 14 Nestboxes and other biodiverstiy features A1 Extracts from National Planning Policies which indirectly encourage the implementation of green roofs and walls A2 Biodiversity benefits of green roofs - a summary of research A3 The contribution of green roofs to stormwater management A4 Green roofs and pollution removal from stormwater - a summary of research A5 Green roofs for climate change adaptation and mitigation - further case studies Glossary Abbreviations Reference.