Green roofs in barns - A contribution to climate adaptation, biodiversity promotion and animal welfare
Extensive green roofs are suitable for barn roofs, paddocks, and building roofs on farms, as they do not require any additional structural modifications. They provide cooling on hot days, protect against the cold in winter, and, if properly installed, require minimal maintenance.
In this conversation between PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder and Dr. Wilhelm Graiss, many topics are addressed, ranging from the structural engineering requirements to the selection and types of green roofs, as well as practical experiences in the installation and tips for the maintenance of extensive barn roof greening.
Here for you is the complete interview between our Head of Research and Innovation, PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder and Dr. Wilhelm Graiss on the topic of "Extensive barn roof greening - A contribution to climate adaptation, biodiversity promotion and animal welfare":
- “Green roof in the cattle barn area”, eip-rind.de/docs/2_Gruendach.pdf (free)
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ÖNORM L 1131: “Greening of roofs and ceilings on buildings” (2010), available at austrian-standards.at
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ÖKL Information Sheet 04: “Cost-effective green roofs for agricultural buildings” (2023), available at oekl.at
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FLL Construction Details No. 2: “Guidelines for the planning, construction and maintenance of green roofs” (2018) on fll.de
- Video about the green roof of a cattle barn from the Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation's series "Our Land"
Weiterführende Unterlagen:
- The technical brochure on climate change adaptation, based on the podcast series, contains short and informative technical articles for further reading and
- Supplementary sets of slides for teaching and consulting in all agricultural areas.
Handout: Green roofs on barns
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