Columbia University Green Roof Project

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Columbia University Green Roof Project

• Client
• Scott Wright
• Team
• Alex Chin - Primary Facilitator Michael Li
  Ryan Hansen
• Adam Wechsler Laura Padilla

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Overview

• Statement
• Background/Green Roof Description
• Design Specifications
• Final Designs
• Possible Future Plans

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Problem Statement

• Reduce emission and energy usage
• Columbia University Initiative
• Green Roof Solution

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Problem Background

• Residence Buildings use the most energy on campus
• John Jay Second Floor roof is being remodeled
• Dining Hall on first floor of John Jay Hall

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Green Roof Background

• What is a green
• roof?
• What makes up a
• green roof?
• What are the
• benefits of a
• green roof?

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Design Specifications

• Considerations
• Area of roof
• Preservation of existing sightlines
• Existing roof equipment
• Maintenance of green roof
• Safety

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Final Designs

• 78 sq. ft. of space taken up by the two AC units
• 559 sq. ft. of paths
• 4473 sq. ft. of green roof tiles

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Full Roof
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Herb Garden
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Cost Analysis

• Green Roof Per Square Foot 10 to 20
• Minimum 44,730
• Maximum 89,460
• Not including costs to reinforce the roof

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Alternative Solutions

• Use different plant life for a green roof
• Intensive vs. Extensive
• Change location and/or size of the herb garden

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Possible Future Plans

• Create green roofs on other residential buildings
• Create green roofs on different flat roofed
  buildings

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