Greece is known for its ancient culture and well-preserved historic architecture. Did you know they also have green roofs (Oikostegi in Greek)?The most recent green roof in Greece
is on the Treasury building in Athens. Used as a scientific test bed, much like the green roofs in Chicago, this green roof was shown to reduce cooling cost for the 10 story structure by 8% and heating costs by 4%. While these may not seem very significant numbers, they are only part of the equation.Green roofs not only reduce heating and cooling costs, but also reduce storm water runoff, as well as reducing fine particulate air pollution. Additionally, photovoltaic cells perform more efficiently on green roofs, due to cooler roof temperatures.
Greece can benefit from more green roofs due to its hot summer climate, as well urban air pollution. In a land of ancient beauty, green roofs fit right in!
3 comments:
I think it is a need of the hour that more civilized countries should take these projects up.Not only will they be helping the Government they would also be lessening the costs.
not heavy plants and easy to taken care of, i think having all in the countries is possible.
this is nice idea in helping our mother earth to have a clean fresh air.
All very good attempts to save the green revolution and purify the air.Love the green roofs...there should be many more.
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