Module 8 Green Roofs integration in the local community sustainability

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Topic 1 Good practices

Module 8 Green Roofs integration in the local community sustainability Unit 2 Policy efforts samples Topic 1 Good practices

Good practices:

1. Omonoia Square, Athens

2. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)

3. Athens Concert Hall Roof Garden Construction

4. “Anangel Maritime”, Kallithea

5. “Marina Tower”- The tallest building in Greece

Omonoia Square, Athens
The Omonoia Square, is a central square in Athens, renovated in 2020. The main aim of the renovation was to the “rehabilitation” of the circular layout of the square. Traditionally, in the centre of the square there is a large area with an impressive fountain surrounded by a circle of turf. For the proper development of the planting, as below ground there is building infrastructure (metro and electric train station), the green roof technology was applied. It has already been observed that in this central place the temperatures have already decreased by up to four degrees since a multi-jet fountain was installed last year.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
The SNFCC green roofs are covered with Mediterranean plants grown in a specially formulated surface that create cooling conditions for the buildings.On November 2016, the SNFCC earned the reward of Platinum LEED as a reward for integrating technologies that make it one of the most environmentally sustainable buildings in the world. Additionally, the SNFCC was awarded with the Green Roof Leadership Award 2018 in the context of its sustainable environmental construction. The LEED certification as a green building is the highest distinction for environmental and sustainable buildings (see bibliography). The SNFCC Green Roof Leadership Award refers to globally recognized outstanding examples and initiatives to create green roofs around the world (see bibliography).
Athens Concert Hall Roof Garden Construction
The Athens Concert Hall is characterized as the biggest roof garden in Greece. This multidimensional construction is intended to: host multiple functions without aggravating the city environment, improve the life quality of the citizens of Athens.
“Anangel Maritime”, Kallithea
One of the most impressive buildings in Athens located in Kallithea is covered to a great extent with green roof installations. It was constructed according to specialized green roof technology suitable for the areas with low-medium vegetation and moderate depths. Anangel Maritime has received a Platinum LEED certification in 2018.
Marina Tower- the tallest building in Greece
The construction of Marina Tower will be finalized in late 2025. The Marina Tower incorporates all the contemporary methodologies to ensure high quality and sustainability. Marina Tower is one of the main goals of the Elliniko Master Plan 2020-2025 (see bibliography). “The Marina Tower is one of the greenest high-rise buildings in the world and is a model of sustainable design, incorporating best environmental practices and cutting-edge international safety protocols” (Foster + Partners, 2021).
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