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Design Spec: Vegetated Roof, 2010

Published on May 12, 2026
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Developed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, this design specification (Version 2.4, 2013) provides guidance on designing vegetated roofs to reduce stormwater runoff through retention, evapotranspiration, and filtration. It helps designers evaluate feasibility, structural requirements, and system components to effectively integrate green roofs into urban and redevelopment sites.

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