Green Roofs and Stormwater: How Much Do You Know?

by jason_cramp | February 18, 2025 11:57 am

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The Construction Specifier brings you a quick quiz based on one of our featured articles each week. This week’s quiz is from Rain Check: How Green Roofs Manage Stormwater Runoff[2] by Chris Kann, product manager for specialty systems and sustainability at Carlisle Construction Materials[3]. Unmanaged stormwater runoff in urban areas can lead to sewer overflows, environmental pollution, and infrastructure strain. This article examines the role of green roofs in mitigating these issues, highlighting their implementation in projects like the Walter Reed Medical Center redevelopment. It discusses design considerations, regulatory compliance, and the benefits of green roofs in enhancing urban sustainability and resilience.

Take this week’s quiz and challenge yourself!

Quiz - Feb 18
1. What percentage of the total roofing area at The Hartley and Clover at the Parks is vegetative green roofing?
2. What specific feature of The Hartley’s green roof was designed to conceal the penthouse mechanical enclosure?
3. What is the required on-site stormwater retention capacity for construction projects in Washington, D.C., as per the Stormwater Management Regulations?

Take our previous quizzes!

Specifying Fire-Resistant Roofs: Can You Get a Perfect Score?[4]

Roofing and moisture: Do you know the risks?[5]

Endnotes:
  1. [Image]: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1.jpg
  2. Rain Check: How Green Roofs Manage Stormwater Runoff: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/green-roofs-walter-reed-redevelopment/
  3. Carlisle Construction Materials: https://www.carlisleconstructionmaterials.com/
  4. Specifying Fire-Resistant Roofs: Can You Get a Perfect Score?: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/fire-resistant-roofs-quiz/
  5. Roofing and moisture: Do you know the risks?: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/managing-moisture-roofing-systems-quiz
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