Wet season hydrological performance of green roofs using native species under Mediterranean climate

Urban areas generate considerable amounts of stormwater runoff due to a high percentage of impervious surfaces. In Mediterranean climates, during winter, large volumes of rainfall over short periods of time can cause flooding. Green roofs are emerging as a tool for stormwater management under the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems philosophy. This paper investigates the influence of rainfall patterns and types of native vegetation cover upon the...