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Introduction to Ecoregional Green Roofs

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This chapter introduces ecoregional green roofs by discussing the development of native plant communities, the history of modern green roofs, and some observations about ecoregional green roofs. It examines the development of the natural vegetation in the western U.S. and Canada and the kinds of plant communities that make up ecoregions appropriate for different forms of green roofs. The history of green roof origins and the development of ecoregional green roofs provide insight into the growth of the modern green roof industry in Europe and North America. Original intentions for green roofs can be misguided, as design decisions or maintenance practices can be out of line with the vegetation selected, or the microclimate of the roof. Several early examples of built ecoregional green roofs highlight successes and lessons learned. Although the conceptual framework laid out in Chap. 1 (and Chap. 2) can be applied anywhere, the climate characteristics for green roofs growing west of the 100th meridian provide background and rationale for the targeted regions of this book. Our knowledge and research literature is only beginning to include the analysis of ecoregional green roofs located in cities where plants experience prolonged exposure to heat and drought, or both.

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