Green roof research efforts are growing with
an increasing number of universities offering
courses or developing centers focused
on improving our understanding of green
roof technology. Many communities are also
taking action by encouraging or sponsoring
green roof projects. These initiatives are
typically motivated by various environmental
concerns, mainly stormwater management,
but also the desire to reduce urban heat
islands and enhance the urban ecosystem.
Many of these efforts involve a single demonstration
or showcase project as a highly
visible means to promote green roof technology,
such as the green roof on Atlanta’s City