A Shanghai experiment compared green, cool, and conventional roofs during summer and winter conditions. Green roofs reduced cooling loads by 3.6% and heating loads by 6.2%. Cool roofs also reduced cooling loads but increased heating loads significantly. Vegetation and soil provided insulation, improving roof-deck temperatures in winter. The study showed roof performance depends on climate and building needs.
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