ATLAeroClub2011

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An Overview of Greenroofs at Airports: Greening Rooftops as Sustainable Design Presented to the Atlanta Aero Club February 16, 2011 By Linda S. Velazquez, ASLA Associate, LEED AP, GRP Greenroofs.com Publisher & Editor

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Airport Development Problems:

Airport Development Problems Destruction of Ecosystems Air Pollution Water Pollution Noise Pollution Stormwater Management Urban Heat Islands Greenroofs are one of NASA’s choices for heat island mitigation! Source : Dr. Jeff Luvall, NASA.

Environmental Issues:

Environmental Issues Temperatures can be 10 °+ F warmer than surrounding areas!

Downtown Atlanta Thermal Map:

Downtown Atlanta Thermal Map 10° rise doubles the amount of ozone.

NASA Science:

NASA Science Bare roofs can exceed 175° F!

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NASA Infrared Imagery May 1997 Atlanta Airport

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I-85 Terminal Concrete Parking Deck Concrete Parking Deck Asphalt Parking Lots Asphalt Parking Lots Concrete Runways Concourses NASA Infrared Imagery May 1997 Atlanta Airport

Greenroofs Mitigate the Negative Effects of a Building’s Footprint:

Greenroofs Mitigate the Negative Effects of a Building’s Footprint Lower the urban heat island effect & improve air quality – Reduce ambient air temperatures; filter air; bind dust particles & reduce glare Alleviate stormwater systems & reduce combined sewer overflows – Cool down & reduce runoff flow rates; retain 50 - 95% of rainwater on site; absorb and filter heavy metals & pollutants Extend the life of the roof – double, triple, or more – Buried layers protect structure: UV rays, wind & temperature extremes Reduce energy consumption – Cut cooling & heating costs

Aviation Greenroof Projects: Europe, Asia & North America:

Aviation Greenroof Projects: Europe, Asia & North America

FRA – Frankfurt International:

FRA – Frankfurt International 170,000 sf at Terminal 1 in Frankfurt, Germany. Photo Courtesy Fraport.

Frankfurt International Airport:

Frankfurt International Airport Extensive and Intensive at Frankfurt, Germany. Photos Courtesy Optigrün and Fraport.

FRA – Frankfurt International:

FRA – Frankfurt International A new sign for the Frankfurt Airport. Since 1990, FRA has at least 20 greenroofs totaling 500,000+ sf. Photos Courtesy Fraport.

ZRH - Zürich-Kloten:

ZRH - Zürich- Kloten Zurich, Switzerland, 2002: 130,000 sf total.

ZRH - Zürich-Kloten:

ZRH - Zürich- Kloten Sound Abatement: A simple 3” deep vegetative cover can reduce sound transmission by a min of 5 decibels with abatement of up to 46 decibels on thicker roofs. Source: Charlie Miller, PE. Multi-story Car Park B (Parkhaus B) 86,000 sf Greenroof

ZRH - Zürich-Kloten:

ZRH - Zürich- Kloten 43,000 sf at Dock E (Dock Midfield). Photos Courtesy ZinCo GmbH.

Fire Brigade at STR - Stuttgart:

Fire Brigade at STR - Stuttgart Stuttgart International Airport, Germany.

Control Tower at STR:

Control Tower at STR In the Stuttgart area, there are over 3 million sf in total of greenroofs. In Germany as a whole, there are approx. 230 million sf! Photos Courtesy Green Roof Service.

AMS – Schiphol International Airport :

AMS – Schiphol International Airport Amsterdam, The Netherlands: 1994+, about 200,000 sf total.

AMS – Schiphol:

AMS – Schiphol 91,493 sf at the Arrivals Terminal - Schiphol Plaza.

AMS – Schiphol:

AMS – Schiphol Photos Courtesy of Mostert De Winter BV via Steven L. Cantor.

BRE - Bremen Airport Terminal:

BRE - Bremen Airport Terminal Bremen, Germany, 1998. Photo Courtesy Dr. Michael Marrett-Foßen.

GVA - The Cointrin Hall de fret:

GVA - The Cointrin Hall de fret Freight Handling & Administration Building, Geneva, Switzerland. Close-up of one of the atriums. Photo Courtesy Pittsburgh Corning Europe.

HAJ - Hannover Airport Hotel:

HAJ - Hannover Airport Hotel Hannover, Germany, 1994. Photo Courtesy Dr. Michael Marrett-Foßen.

Jetfighter Shelter, Northern Germany:

Jetfighter Shelter, Northern Germany Military Airport near Jagel, Germany, 1990. Photo Courtesy Dr. Michael Marrett-Foßen.

CPH – Copenhagen International Airport:

CPH – Copenhagen International Airport Power Plant @ CPH, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2005. Photos Courtesy of Veg Tech AB.

CPH - Copenhagen International:

CPH - Copenhagen International 12,917 sf Greenroof at the Power Plant, Kastrup, Denmark, 2005. Photos Courtesy of Veg Tech AB.

NRT - Narita International Airport:

NRT - Narita International Airport International Departures Terminal, Narita, Japan. Photos By Linda Velazquez.

PEK - Beijing Capital International:

PEK - Beijing Capital International Ground Transportation Center at Terminal 3, 2008.

Chicago O’Hare Thermal Spots:

Chicago O’Hare Thermal Spots Sustainability key element for O’Hare Modernization Program Urban Heat Island Tiers identify hot spots Now 230,000+ sf @ ORD with 11 greenroofs An additional 108,816 sf proposed at the United Airlines Cargo Facility. Image Courtesy of the City of Chicago.

ORD - Chicago O’Hare:

ORD - Chicago O’Hare 607 New South Vault & New Duct Bank: 2008. 17,800 sf. Photo Courtesy of Barrett Company.

Chicago O’Hare:

Chicago O’Hare ORD North Air Traffic Control Base Building, 2008: 10,000 sf. The first greenroof on an FAA Tower in the U.S.

Chicago O’Hare:

Chicago O’Hare FedEx Cargo Facility, 2010: 174,442 sf = largest continuous airport greenroof. Photo Courtesy Intrinsic Landscaping.

Chicago O’Hare:

Chicago O’Hare FedEx Cargo Relocation Project: 4.3 acres total. Photo Courtesy Intrinsic Landscaping.

MDW - Chicago Midway:

MDW - Chicago Midway MDW Parking Garage, 2008: 3,179 sf; another 17,640 sf is proposed for the Consolidated Rental Car Facility. Photo Courtesy LiveRoof.

Port of Portland HQ at PDX:

Port of Portland HQ at PDX A - 9th floor intensive greenroof B - Low-flow fixtures C - 8th floor extensive greenroof D - Living Machine E - 9 th floor extensive greenroof F - Reflective membrane roof G - Radiant heating and cooling ceiling H - 200 wells provide ground source heating & cooling LEED Gold designed

Port of Portland HQ at PDX:

Port of Portland HQ at PDX 2009: 9,822 sf extensive greenroof on 8 th floor, smaller intensive on 9 th floor. Graphics Courtesy Port of Portland, Photo Courtesy LiveRoof.

Peterson Air Force Base:

Peterson Air Force Base 21st Space Wing Headquarters Building, CO: 2007. 19,000 sf roof about 67° cooler than nearby 21st Mission Support Group building. Photo Courtesy GreenGrid.

Tobyhanna Army Depot:

Tobyhanna Army Depot 14,000 sf, Tobyhanna, PA, 2006. Initially expected to reduce energy costs by 30%. Photos Courtesy GreenGrid.

YVR – Vancouver International Airport:

YVR – Vancouver International Airport One extensive & one intensive greenroof, 2009. About 2,000 sf. Opportunities to show local artists work – here, First Nation.

YVR Canada Line Station 4 Living Wall:

YVR Canada Line Station 4 Living Wall SkyTrain station, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 2,123 sf; 56’ x 38’ high. Photos Courtesy Sharp Diamond Landscape Architecture.

Greenroofs & Photovoltaics:

Greenroofs & Photovoltaics An Awesome Synergy! Stuttgart, Germany. Photo Courtesy ZinCo GmbH.

Greenroofs & Photovoltaics:

Greenroofs & Photovoltaics Basel, Switzerland. Photo Courtesy Dr. Stephan Brenneisen.

Greenroofs & Photovoltaics:

Greenroofs & Photovoltaics Dock E (Dock Midfield) at ZRH - it can be done elsewhere around the world! Photo Courtesy ZinCo GmbH.

Design Strategy Against Wildlife Hazards:

Design Strategy Against Wildlife Hazards Identify those responsible for implementing the plan; Identify and provide information on hazardous wildlife attractants on or near the airport; Create Airport Landscape Management Plan; Greenroof Consultant collaborates to select appropriate system type, growing media, and plants for site. Gravel roofs seem to be more of an attractant to birds, particularly larger species, such as gulls, than greenroofs with low to medium vegetation.

Barren Rooftop or Greenroof?:

Barren Rooftop or Greenroof? The choice is ours. Photos Courtesy Roofscapes, Inc.

Atlanta City Hall:

Atlanta City Hall Atlanta, GA: 2003, 3,100 sf. 1 st municipal greenroof in the S.E. Photos Courtesy Bill Brigham and Linda Velazquez.

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