Green Roofs - The Roof with Benefits


	Green Roofs - The Roof with Benefits

Marcariel

9-10-2007 10:59 AM

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green roofs, habitat, economy, humidity, water filtration, cooling

Marcariel says:

What a really great idea! I believe these will be the roofs of the future ... if we want to preserve and enhance our environment and stop global warming.

Read more about all of the benefits of this type of roofing on their web site. See more green roof photos (including a pic of the system from a side view) here: http://www.geekarmy.com/templates/links.php?id=2594

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9-10-2007 2:57 PM

dorine

Check out my clip on China's plans for a city with green rooftops.
http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/0F74AB67-6C19-4515-9F66-EBCC79DF3920/

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