Green Roofs as a Stormwater Management Tool

For the continuation of the MITACS internship, the intern will be analyzing the effect of variable liner dimension on separate green roof systems. The data collected from several design storms, in addition to, natural precipitation will be used to determine which system best reduces peak flows from green roofs. The intern will also be involved in working on an integrated stormwater management plan and low impact, sustainable development methods. The partner organization will benefit by having a more effective green roof design, which they can use in future construction and to meet LEED standards. In addition, they can offer this new design as a means to better policy development in green stormwater management techniques.

Faculty Supervisor:

Loretta Li

Student:

Partner:

Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: