
Eric Fisher Residence
Photo: Jason Snyder © 2013 Houzz
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I like the look of this - mainly the type of rugged plants - and the idea of being high above others (more private).

Green roofs intercept water. Planted roofs intercept rainwater from small storms and, depending on the amount of rainfall, absorb water and then release it as transpiration. Intercepting rainwater this way mimics the natural condition of plants absorbing and releasing water, which helps prevent flooding downstream. Shallow green roofs are able to fully intercept stormwater when rainfall is less than an inch at a time. This lessens the stormwater runoff load on the water bodies downstream from our homes. This green roof in Pittsburgh includes six varieties of sedum (succulents), alium (chives) and talinum.