About This Project

One of the problems in urban soils is the disappearance of permeable surfaces. This lack of permeable surfaces in the city of Quito, causes problems such as the collapse of sewage systems, decreased aquifer, pollution of rivers, among others. From this starting point, the study of how eco-efficient buildings retain water in their green roofs with different types of substrates was proposed.
The objective of this study was to measure, through physical tests and basic calculations, the variations of the different substrates that can be used in green roofs, in terms of rainwater harvesting. For this reason, two prototype retention modules were built on substrates with different dimensions and conditions. The results of this study helped to more accurately dimension the water retention systems of eco-efficient buildings.

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