{"product_id":"green-roof-construction-and-maintenance-hardcover","title":"Green Roof Construction and Maintenance - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelly Luckett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complete Guide to Building and Maintaining Green Roofs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by an industry expert in green roof design and installation, this \u003cem\u003eGreenSource\u003c\/em\u003e book presents all of the information you need to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs. You will find a wealth of practical details gathered through real-world implementations and independent research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreen Roof Construction and Maintenance\u003c\/em\u003e explains how to design a green roof, plan for irrigation and drainage, select and place soil and plants, and maintain the entire setup. The book also discusses return on investment, LEED design specifications, and the myriad short- and long-term environmental benefits of green roofs. Filled with step-by-step illustrations and full-color photographs, this is a valuable, hands-on guide to a rapidly emerging trend in the sustainability movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreen Roof Construction and Maintenance\u003c\/em\u003e includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey questions to ask at each stage of the green building process\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested tips and techniques for successful structural design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction methods for new and existing buildings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on insulation, drainage, detailing, irrigation, and plant selection \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails on optimal soil formulation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrations featuring various stages of construction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest practices for green roof maintenance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA survey of environmental benefits, including evapo-transpiration, storm-water management, habitat restoration, and improvement of air quality\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on the LEED design and certification process\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsiderations for assessing return on investment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor photographs of successfully installed green roofs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful checklists, tables, and charts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelly Luckett, LEED AP\u003c\/strong\u003e, is president of Saint Louis Metalworks, a provider of sheet metal roof accessories and metal roofing. In 2004, his company launched the Green Roof Blocks product line and has since installed more than 50 green roofs, most notably at colleges and universities. He has published newsletter and magazine articles and is a member of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a rapidly growing not-for-profit industry association working to promote green roofs throughout North America. \u003c\/p\u003e \n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.3 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45221922963558,"sku":"9780071608800","price":144.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/TTV2NlpKVGdxdm9HVWRnV01yeXZTUT09.webp?v=1773503430","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/green-roof-construction-and-maintenance-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}