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Read about our entry for the 2006 EPA P3: National
Student Design Competition for Sustainability. The Kagin P3 Green
Roofing project is a partnership of MacCARES, the Environmental Studies
Department, Facilities Management, and the Development Office.
Project Files:
Abstract
P3 National Student Design Competition Team:
Faculty Advisors:
Dr. Jerald Dosch
Dr. Dan Hornbach
Investigators:
Alese Colehour
Timothy Den Herder-Thomas
Angelina Lopez
Ellen Rogers
Partnerships
Consultant Contributors:
The Green Institute
Roof Spec, Inc.
Inspec
Materials Contributors:
South Side Crane Service
American Hydrotech
Aloha Landscaping
Green Roof Blocks
Educational Partnerships:
Will Steger
Global Warming 101
Links:
EPA P3 Competition Site
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Green Roofing Facts
Intended Plan for Kagin Green Roof :
Area: 1350 sq. ft.
Monitoring: Runoff rate, rain levels, pH, phosphates, nitrogen, insulation (r-value), infrared scanning
Economic Benefits: Extended roof membrane durability 30-40 years, Reduces heating/cooling costs, lowers stormwater runoff fees
Environmental Benefits: Lower
emissions from heating/cooling, reduces stormwater runoff, reduces
urban heat island, carbon uptake, native prairie plants
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