IMPACT OF GREEN ROOF ON HEATING AND COOLING IN CONTEXT OF DIFFERENT CLIMATIC ZONES IN INDIA


Ar. Ankur Bhardwaj, Dr. Shweta Chaudhary , Ar.Kirti Varandani
M. DES. (SCHOLAR STUDENT), CODE, Vivekanand global university
Abstract
The ecological, social and visual commitments that green roofs can make towards sustainable living in more intensified urban centres are generally recognized around the world. Green roof is one such sustainable methodology, utilization of which causes us in insulating the buildings and, subsequently contributing to better energy proficient execution of the same. Green roofs additionally give environment to various species, lessen the rainwater runoff and better deal with the carbon-dioxide cycle. In spite of these advantages, Green roofs are not as basic an element in India as they are in other European and American urban areas. In this paper an attempt has been made to enhance the advantages of this innovation in India. Green roofs systems looks simple in terms of setting up, but actually very complex in maintaining and achieving sustainability. In depth study of green roofs, historic background, climatic zones, impacts of green roofs on heating and cooling, benefits, problems and opportunities is done with the help of data taken from secondary sources like books, magazines and published literature (articles, journals, conference proceedings) form various e-libraries and other online platforms.
Keywords: KEY WORDS: Heating, Cooling, Green Roof, Sustainability
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)

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Published on : 2021-06-30

Vol : 6
Issue : 6
Month : June
Year : 2021
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