The goal of this project was to design and assess the value of an innovative roofing system that integrates a green roof with solar panels and a water collection system. Through research and testing, we were able to determine the thermal, drainage, weight, and solar properties of our roofing layers in order to conduct a life-cycle cost analysis for use on residential homes. A wood truss with a polygonal top chord was designed to support the roof structure.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• DePetro, Joshua Thomas
• Calderone, Michael Ugo
• Barr, Jonathan G.
• Heineman, James Douglas

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-040720-172732

Advisor

• Levey, Fiona
• Albano, Leonard D.

Year

• 2020

Date created

• 2020-04-07

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright