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Table 1 General characteristics of the ten green roofs used in this study

From: Rapid assessment checklist for green roof ecosystem services in Bangkok, Thailand

Green roof study site

Building type

Height (m)

Total green roof area (m2)

Plant forms (T/S/H/G)*

Design type

Intended function

APR

Hospital

19.8

891

T/S/H/G

Garden bed

Recreation

ASH

Hotel

6.6

2872

T/S/H/G

Garden bed

Recreation

CPB

Hotel

16.5

264

T/S

Flowerpot

Space for vegetation maintenance

MHT

University

16.5

287

T/S/H

Garden bed

Recreation

MTK

Condominium

6.6

942

T/S/H

Garden bed

Recreation

NHP

Condominium

26.4

656

T/S/H

Garden bed

Recreation

PVE

Office

26.4

526

T/S/G

Garden bed

Recreation

SGK

Department store

23.1

1098

H/G

Garden bed

Education

SGT

Office

36.3

238

T/S/H

Flowerpot

Electrical equipment installation

SXV

University

29.7

1159

T/S

Flowerpot

Recreation

  1. Notes: *T, S, H, and G refer to trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses, respectively