One of the most popular green building techniques right now is the installation of “green roofs.” As explained by Dean Marchetto, founding principal of Dean Marchetto Architects, P.C., in Hoboken, New Jersey, the concept starts with a traditional sealed, waterproof roof membrane, which is covered with a thick layer of a soil mix that absorbs a lot of water. The soil then is planted with sedem plants, which are leafy succulents that can thrive in arid conditions.
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