Green Roofs in Florida and Florida's new Stormwater Rule

Ten years ago and no one would have believed the State of Florida would begin allowing site stormwater credit for Green Roofs.

Now, under the new proposed stormwater rule, the State of Florida proposing to do allow stormwater credit for site Green Roofs!

Atlantis Green Roofs, Living Walls and Rainwater Recycling

Join us over the next week in exploring the benefits and challenges in using green roofs to treat stormwater!

Happy Green Roofing!

Kevin

Atlantis Living Walls - Living Walls for Florida, Vertical Green

Here is an interesting video of Atlantis Water Management System's Living Wall Concept. The design is solid, especially as the frame is made from 95% Post-Consumer recycled material - good LEED Compliant stats.

I'd make a few changes - such as setting the living wall frame off from the stucco wall by at least 4 - 6 inches and seal any penetrations for anchors with a good low VOC sealant.

Irrigation concept is good too, however I'd certainly capture the water as it exits the bottom of the system to prevent Slip and Fall litigation - you know how prone us American's are to lawsuits...look at the puddle at the end of the clip - Res Ipsa Loquitur.

The extra width will serve to provide stability - especially on free standing walls.

Any ideas how they could be used to treat stormwater?