Skyrise Greenery Guidelines
Skyrise greenery is an up-and-coming sector of the landscape industry, with new materials, fresh ideas and techniques constantly emerging to cater to the increasing demand. Boundaries are explored and challenged, encouraging the surfacing of new supply chains and new job skills.
The objective of the Skyrise Greenery Guidelines is to set out the basic requirements in the construction of skyrise greenery – intended to act as a common reference point for quality assurance.
Some of the topics in progress, pertaining to Rooftop Greenery standards & guidelines, are:
- Design Loads
- Design for Safety on Rooftop Greenery
- Plants & Plant Selection
- Vegetation Support Layer
- Filter Layer
- Drainage Layer
- Protection against Root Penetration
- Water Proofing Layer
Beyond the infancy of this initial phase of Skyrise Greenery, new areas of concern / issues that surface will subsequently be brought to attention and addressed in the near future. When necessary, new standards & guidelines will be developed to cater to the growing industry demand.
Guidelines on Design for Safety on Rooftop Greenery
Editors: National Parks Board, Building and Construction Authority, Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry Of Manpower and Singapore Civil Defence Force)
Rooftop greenery construction and installation takes place on the rooftop space of buildings and urban forms. Working at a height is a safety concern.
The guideline is prepared as part of the CUGE Standards Series for adoption in the landscape and horticulture industry. The guideline sets out the basic safety requirements in the construction of rooftop greenery and attempts to illustrate work safety issues and considerations from the standpoint of rooftop greenery design, installation and maintenance.
ISBN: 978-981-08-5232-0
Retail Price: S$10.00
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Guidelines on Design Loads for Rooftop Greenery
Editors: National Parks Board, Building and Construction Authority and Workplace Safety and Health Council
Rooftop greenery, ranging from the lightweight green roof to the lush roof gardens are constructed and installed on the rooftop of buildings and urban forms. The issue of the additional weight of rooftop greenery installation has always been of interest.
The guideline is prepared as part of the CUGE Standards Series for adoption in the landscape and horticulture industry. The guideline aims to be a handy guide, outlining the issues of design loads during the developing of rooftop greenery, with a quick look at some basic principals and considerations on the expected design loads.
ISBN: 978-981-08-5231-3
Retail Price: S$10.00
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Guidelines on Substrate Layer for Rooftop Greenery
Guidelines on Substrate Layer for Rooftop Greenery - This standard outlines the basic physical and chemical properties for quality referencing in the composition and construction of the substrate layer for use on rooftop greenery.
ISBN: 978-981-08-7203-8
Retail price: S$9.35
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Guidelines on Filter, Drainage and Root Penetration Barrier Layers For Rooftop Greenery
Guidelines on Filter, Drainage and Root Penetration Barrier Layers For Rooftop Greenery - This standard outlines the basic technical requirements for quality referencing in the construction of the filter, drainage and root penetration barrier layers of rooftop greenery.
ISBN: 978-981-08-7206-9
Retail price: S$9.35
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Guidelines on Waterproofing for Rooftop Greenery
Guidelines on Waterproofing for Rooftop Greenery - This standard outlines the basic considerations and requirements for the selection, application, protection and testing of the waterproofing layer of green roofs and roof gardens.
ISBN: 978-981-07-1271-6
Retail price: S$9.35
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Guidelines on Irrigation For Rooftop Greenery
Guidelines on Irrigation for Rooftop Greenery - This standard sets out the basic technical considerations and requirements for the design, construction and up-keep of the irrigation system for green roofs and roof gardens.
ISBN: 978-981-07-1272-3
Retail price: S$9.35
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Guidelines on General Maintenance For Rooftop Greenery
Guidelines on General Maintenance for Rooftop Greenery - This standard describes the basic requirements for the general maintenance of green roofs and roof gardens. Include basic maintenance needs of rooftop vegetation and other technical components.
IBSN: 978-981-07-1273-0
Retail price: S$9.35
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