Green Roof Life Cycle Assessment

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Green Roof Life Cycle Assessment in Melbourne

Researchers: Andrea Pianella, Megan Loffler

Overview: The goal of this project is to investigate the life cycle emissions associated with constructing and maintaining green roofs in Melbourne, compared with more traditional roofing solutions. By using a novel and comprehensive life cycle emissions assessment technique developed within the faculty, a more complete and reliable understanding of the life cycle emissions implications of green roofs will be possible. It is anticipated that this will inform sustainable construction practices and contribute to the optimisation of the environmental performance of green roofs.