Ground-Level Field Research Site Green Roof Models Model Setup: All models are 2 ft. x 2 ft. wood frames with wafer board substrates and adhered EPDM roofing membrane. The models have sheet metal edging to retain the growth media. Storm water is collected using covered gutters that drain into closed containers. Thermocouples have been placed on the membrane with leads connected to a data collection device. Testing models: 4 with 2 inches of growth media and plants 4 with 4 inches of growth media and plants 4 with 6 inches of growth media and plants 4 with 8 inches of growth media and plants Control models: 3 with 2 inches of growth media without plants 3 with 4 inches of growth media without plants 3 with 6 inches of growth media without plants 3 with 8 inches of growth media without plants 4 with roofing membrane only Plant species: Sedum Kamtshaticum floriferum “Weihenstephaner Gold” Building the Models The substrate Ready for the membrane The Membrane The Green Roof Edge Getting Help from Area Architects AIA Continuing Education Green Roof Building Sessions Making A Lasting Impression Getting Started in the Greenhouse Using The Campus Greenhouse The Research Team Moving The Green Roof Models Into The Greenhouse Watering In The Newly Planted Sedums The Sedums Thrive In The Greenhouse Moving the Models to the Field Site Moving Time For The Models Positioning The Models Required Some Heavy Lifting All Set! Preparing the Models for Storm Water Collection Installing The Gutters Routing Storm Water One Done, Thirty One To Go Let The Rain Begin Collecting the Data Let The Research Begin Good Science Starts With Good Procedures Each Container Is Assigned A Model We're Off To A Good Start Looking At The Urban Heat Island Using Green Roofs To Curb The Heat Logging The Data Bring On The Heat Rating Plant Performance Can Be Less Than Exact Science Objective Performance Criteria Is Key We Go Now, To The Judges The Tale Of The Tape Measuring Plant Growth Rate Using The Coverage Grid We Accurately Track The Growth Rate Of Each Model