The prairie above: a regional investigation into the green roof technology and application

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dc.contributor.authorMacArthur, Shauna
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeDick, Kris (Bio-systems Engineering) Penner, Chris (Scatliff + Millar + Murray Inc.)en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorThurmayr, Anna (Landscape Architecture)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2012-04-26T18:39:59Z
dc.date.available2012-04-26T18:39:59Z
dc.date.issued2012-04-26
dc.degree.disciplineArchitectureen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Landscape Architecture (M.L.Arch.)en_US
dc.description.abstractIssues associated with urban development such as the urban heat island effect, loss of habitat, increased areas of impervious surfaces leading to storm water management concerns are well known. Many designers, engineers and policy creators are sensitive to these issues creating positive change by implementing alternatives to traditional development. Although, the concept of green roofs is not new to the prairies, modern development of this technology has not been fully embraced. Surrounded by concerns of efficacy and longevity here in the harsh northern prairie climate, green roof development and implementation has been slow. The objective of this practicum is to determine what green roof system and what vegetation of the short grass / fescue prairie and mix grass prairie would succeed in a green roof setting. Determining the appropriate planting palette and growth medium depth for the Canadian Prairies is essential for the development of the green roof industry locally.en_US
dc.description.noteMay 2012en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/5324
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectgreenroofen_US
dc.subjectlandscape architectureen_US
dc.subjectlandscapeen_US
dc.subjecturban landscapesen_US
dc.subjectarchitectureen_US
dc.subjectCanadian Prairieen_US
dc.subjectnative prairie plantsen_US
dc.subjecthabitat creationen_US
dc.titleThe prairie above: a regional investigation into the green roof technology and applicationen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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