Cities globally are experiencing the pressures of dramatic changes in climate. Our cities experience microclimates that affect our health and wellbeing. During recent decades, green roofs have been appearing in most cities all over the world. Undoubtedly, it saves a lot of precious space on ground level. The implementation of green roofs take a critical role in relieving the city pressures of our urban environment.

 

The proposed green roof is on the BSB (Behavior Science Bidding) building which is located on the CSU main campus. As the roof currently exists, there are only several tables and chairs, and people are seldom there due to high temperatures during the summer.

 

After full analysis and survey, I came up with three main ideas to support my design. Firstly, creating private spaces. Even in such a small terrace, students also need some relatively private space for studying, eating lunch and chatting. Secondly, adding more green to beautify the limited space, and appeal to students. To be more specific, applying green micro-terrains, to maximize the planting space. I also propose a vertical greening (green wall) on the south side of the terrace, to modify the micro-climate, and to provide coolness in summer. Lastly, integrating movable cube seating, students can combine these cubes randomly to create different size social spaces. Overall, the BSB green roof will provide ecological and environmental benefits for CSU, and it will become a beautiful place for students to hang out, read and relaxing; and it also can become an outdoor lecture place.