Bird's eye view: U of T study uses aerial imagery to gauge health of city's green roofs

U of T Study Uses Aerial Imagery to Gauge Health of City's Green Roofs

Researchers from the University of Toronto's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design conducted an in-depth analysis of green rooftops in Toronto.

The team used aerial remote sensing technology to track vegetation health across nearly 1,500 roofs in Toronto between 2011 and 2018.

Providing a framework for future of green roof planning and design in urban settings.

The study was led by an interdisciplinary team and included an analysis of the green roof at One Spadina, which houses U of T's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.

Author's summary: Researchers analyzed green rooftops in Toronto using aerial imagery.

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