Thermal Characterization of Single Greening Components and Green Roofs
Abstract
The aim of the project is to develop and evaluate measurement methods for the thermal characteristics of green roof and façade systems and their individual parts. These measurement methods provide a scientifically sound basis for the development of industrial standards for the physical characterization of such components and systems. A large number of measurements were carried out in the laboratory on plants, substrates and system structures to characterize their physical parameters, evaporation performance, effective thermal conductivity, heat capacity and heat transfer coefficient. In addition, various roof and façade greening systems were measured outdoors under real conditions. The results for green roof systems are presented in this paper.