Hydrologic Restoration in the Urban Environment Using Green Roofs
Loss of natural soil and vegetation within the urban environment can significantly affect the hydrologic cycle by increasing storm water runoff rates and volumes. In order to mitigate these modifications in urban areas engineered systems are developed, such as green roofs, to mimic and replace funct...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-04-01
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| Series: | Water |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/2/2/140/ |