When the University of Wisconsin considered installing a green roof, university officials realized they needed some basic education on the topic. Their inquiries helped the university more thoroughly understand green roofing systems and their benefits.
Sandra McLellan, an assistant scientist at the University, was put in charge of adding a green roof of approximately 9,000 square feet to one of the campus' facilities. Before she could begin, McLellan realized that university officials wanted some questions answered, including: