Technical Resources
Technical resources , including technical guidance, standards, design manuals, research, and best practices for vegetated roof systems, support industry professionals, researchers, and building owners in the successful planning, design, installation, and maintenance of high-performing vegetated roofs.
Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Planning and Design Guide Wiki
The STEP partnership between TRCA, LSRCA, and CVC offers a comprehensive wiki on LID planning and design, including stormwater management, LID types, case studies, and details about the LID TTT and Life Cycle Costing Tool.
The Toronto Green Roof Construction Standard (TGRCS) is the first municipal standard in North America to establish the minimum requirements for the design and construction of green roofs. The TGRCS establishes the City of Toronto’s requirements while also meeting the Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements.
City of Toronto Guidelines for Biodiverse Green Roofs
The Guidelines for Biodiverse Green Roofs identify, describe and illustrate best practices for creating habitat and promoting biodiversity on green roofs in Toronto. They are intended to support and expand the Toronto Green Roof Construction Standard Supplementary