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It's Alive!

Green roofs! What a great idea, and so simple. Why didn't anybody think of this before? Well, actually they did. Green roofs, in the form of natural sod* roofs, have been around for ages. Nowadays, these living roofs, also called eco-roofs, are a bit more complex than those from the past but they are still 'sprouting up' in cities all over the world.

What exactly are green roofs?

As you've probably already guessed, green roofs are not just roofs that have been painted green. By definition, a green roof is a roof of a building that is partly or totally covered in vegetation: grass, flowers, or any other kind of plant. Under the soil in which the vegetation grows are several layers which prevent water and roots from damaging the original roof.

What's so great about green roofs?

There are many benefits to having a green roof. To begin with, they look fantastic; they are a little patch of glorious nature in the middle of an ugly concrete jungle. Secondly, they can reduce heating and cooling costs because they act as a kind of insulation for the building. Finally, green roofs give wildlife a place of their own, a natural habitat, in which to live.

Are green roofs expensive to build?

Green roofs are fairly expensive to construct and maintain but with the money you save on heating and air-conditioning they pay for themselves in no time. And remember, even if you can't afford to have a 'real' green roof at the moment, you can do your part for the environment now by planting flowers or vegetables in pots on the roof of your house or block of flats.

*earth with grass growing in it

1. Что такое зеленые крыши?

Ответ:

In English: A green roof is a roof of a building that is partly or totally covered in vegetation like grass, flowers, or other plants. Under the soil, there are special layers that protect the original roof from water and roots.

По-русски: Зеленая крыша — это крыша здания, которая частично или полностью покрыта растительностью, такой как трава, цветы или другие растения. Под почвой находятся специальные слои, которые защищают основную крышу от воды и корней.

2. Что такого хорошего в зеленых крышах?

Ответ:

In English: There are several benefits: they look fantastic, they can reduce heating and cooling costs because they act as insulation, and they provide a natural habitat for wildlife.

По-русски: Есть несколько преимуществ: они выглядят фантастически, они могут снизить расходы на отопление и охлаждение, поскольку действуют как изоляция, и они предоставляют естественную среду обитания для дикой природы.

3. Дорого ли строить зеленые крыши?

Ответ:

In English: Green roofs are fairly expensive to construct and maintain, but they pay for themselves in a short time with the money saved on heating and air-conditioning.

По-русски: Зеленые крыши довольно дороги в строительстве и обслуживании, но они быстро окупаются за счет денег, сэкономленных на отоплении и кондиционировании.