Chapter 1 Design Why Create This Green Roof? Where Is the Green Roof Being Built? Chapter 2 Structural Design Roofing Insulation Roofing Membranes Protection Materials Moisture-Retention Materials Root Barriers Drainage Layer Materials Growth Media Plant Material Drawings Chapter 3 Waterproofing Liquid-Applied Membranes versus Roll Goods Overkill and Prudent Design Sunshine Water Testing Chapter 4 The Dirt on Green Roof Soil Quantity and Composition Sourcing Ingredients Finding a Blender Transporting and Hoisting Blended Growth Media Chapter 5 Construction Modular or Built-in-Place Roof Slope The Location of the Insulation Drainage Detailing Accessories Preparing for the Plants Irrigation Chapter 6 Plants Native or Not Planting Strategy Diversity Seeds, Cuttings, or Plugs The Establishment Period Drought Tolerance Fertilizer Chapter 7 Maintenance Hydration Fertilizers Weed or Not? Pests Survival of the Fittest Chapter 8 Realistic Expectations Coverage Seasonal Appearance Irrigation Manicuring Annuals Lifespan Chapter 9 The Environment Heat Island Storm Water Management Green Space and Habitat Air Quality The Solution LEED Chapter 10 Return on Investment Life Cycle Energy Savings Storm Water Fees Intangible Benefits Chapter 11 Quantifying the Benefits of Green Roofs Research——Green Roof Plants Research——Green Roof Growth Media Research——Does My Green Roof Work as Advertised? Research and Resources