METHODOLOGY FOR SETTING UP AN OPEN LABORATORY FOR GREEN ROOF RESEARCH

Abstract

The introduction of green roofs and ensurance of their sustainable development require scientific research to confirme their effectiveness in the context of climate change mitigation. For a comprehensive study of green roofs, a network of open laboratories will be initiated in the southern taiga, mixed forest and steppe zones to monitor the impact of green roofs on urban climate. Network of laboratories will allow collecting the data to confirm the positive effects of extensive green roofs to improve the quality of urban spaces and reduce climate risks. This paper presents 1) a conceptual model of green roof establishment on the example of the first laboratory created in Moscow, 2) an analysis of substrate selection, taking into account the availability of materials, and 3) a methodology for estimating water and heat fluxes and CO2 emissions in the green roof ecosystem. The establishment of the laboratory network implies the use of materials produced in Russia and the possibility to obtain monitoring data remotely using the Internet.