Supplementary measures for climate protection | Green roof The roof of the office building has been extensively planted with vegetation. As well as being a design feature, it provides many ecological benefits. Insulation effect The vegetation improves the roof‘s thermal protection. The green roof helps to reduce heat loss in winter and prevent the building from overheating in summer. Improved microclimate Thanks to evaporation and the resulting cooling effect, the planting helps improve the microclimate. Reduced CO2 concentration in the air During photosynthesis, the plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and release oxygen. This therefore reduces the CO2 concentration in the air. Retention of rainwater The high water retention effect of the green roof causes a proportion of the rainwater to evaporate, returning it to the natural water cycle. At the same time, it reduces the amount of the rainwater that has to be conducted away.
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