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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. engineering
  3. parts and components
  4. structural roofs
  5. green roofs
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. engineering
  3. parts and components
  4. structural roofs
  5. green roofs
  1. Fields of Study
  2. economics
  3. public economics
  4. infrastructure
  5. green infrastructure
  6. green roofs
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. economics
  3. public economics
  4. infrastructure
  5. green infrastructure
  6. green roofs
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. environmental sustainability
  3. green infrastructure
  4. green roofs

Preferred term

green roofs

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A specialized roof structure for a building that is partially or completely covered in vegetation. Green roofs can reduce water runoff, improve air and water quality, provide energy conservation and improve aesthetics.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • eco-roofs
  • ecoroofs
  • green roof technology
  • roof gardens
  • roof top gardens
  • rooftop gardens
  • vegetated roof covers
  • vegetated roofs

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/125299

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