What are the economic benefits of installing a vegetated roof?

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题D[查看]
What are the economic benefits of installing a vegetated roof?
A: Lower cooling costs for HVAC
B: Provides occupants a connection to the outdoors
C: Increased habitat for birds
D: Lower investment cost compared to roof surfaces with high SRI

参考答案: A

本题解释:
Vegetated roofs are great insulators. They act as a barrier between the sun\'s heat and keep that heat from entering the building through the roof. Because of this added insulation the costs to cool the building can be reduced.

B:This is a social benefit, as part of the triple bottom line.
C:Vegetated roofs provide habitat for birds and insects. This is an environmental benefit.
D:Vegetated roofs will have a higher upfront cost compared to a roof that has a EPDM covering or paint applied to it.