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TOITURE VERTE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Ecology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intensive green roof
1, record 1, English, intensive%20green%20roof
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- intensive green roof system 2, record 1, English, intensive%20green%20roof%20system
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Compared to extensive green roofs] intensive green roofs are often accessible and are characterized by: deeper soil and greater height; higher capital costs; increased plant diversity and maintenance requirements. The growing medium is often soil based, ranging in depth from 20-60 cm (8-24") ... Due to the increased soil depth, the plant selection is more diverse and can include trees and shrubs, which allows for the development of a more complex ecosystem. Requirements for maintenance - especially watering - are more demanding and ongoing, and irrigation systems are usually specified. 2, record 1, English, - intensive%20green%20roof
Record 1, Key term(s)
- intensive greenroof
- intensive greenroof system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toit vert intensif
1, record 1, French, toit%20vert%20intensif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- toiture verte intensive 2, record 1, French, toiture%20verte%20%20intensive
correct, feminine noun
- toit végétal intensif 3, record 1, French, toit%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tal%20intensif
masculine noun
- système de toit vert intensif 4, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20toit%20vert%20intensif
masculine noun
- plantation intensive 5, record 1, French, plantation%20intensive
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Par rapport aux toits verts extensifs] les toits verts intensifs [...] comportent les caractéristiques suivantes : profondeur et poids supérieurs; [...] diversité accrue de la végétation et entretien plus fréquent. [...] Sa profondeur oscille entre 20 et 60 cm (8 à 24 po) [...]. En raison de la profondeur supérieure du sol, le choix de plantes est plus varié et peut comprendre des arbres et des arbustes, d’où le développement d’un écosystème plus complexe. L’entretien et en particulier l’arrosage sont plus exigeants et fréquents, et il faut habituellement prévoir des systèmes d’irrigation. 4, record 1, French, - toit%20vert%20intensif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Plantation intensive : c’est un type de culture [dans les bacs] pouvant faire jusqu’à 1 ou 2 mètres de profondeur. La culture intensive peut accommoder des arbres tels des pommetiers décoratifs ou des frênes. De manière générale, il est recommandé de leur poser des haubans pour résister aux grands vents. Ces systèmes devraient toujours être munis d’arrosage automatique pour assurer la survie des arbres. 5, record 1, French, - toit%20vert%20intensif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Ecology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extensive green roof
1, record 2, English, extensive%20green%20roof
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- extensive green roof system 2, record 2, English, extensive%20green%20roof%20system
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extensive green roofs are ... characterized by: low weight, ... low plant diversity, and minimal maintenance requirements. The growing medium ... varies in depth between 5-15 cm (2-6") ... Due to the shallowness of the growing medium and the extreme desert-like microclimate on many roofs, plants must be low and hardy, typically alpine, dryland, or indigenous. 2, record 2, English, - extensive%20green%20roof
Record 2, Key term(s)
- extensive greenroof
- extensive greenroof system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- toit vert extensif
1, record 2, French, toit%20vert%20extensif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- toiture verte extensive 2, record 2, French, toiture%20verte%20%20extensive
correct, feminine noun
- toit végétal extensif 3, record 2, French, toit%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tal%20extensif
masculine noun
- système de toit vert extensif 4, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20toit%20vert%20extensif
masculine noun
- plantation extensive 5, record 2, French, plantation%20extensive
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les toits verts extensifs [...] comportent les caractéristiques suivantes: légèreté; [...] faible diversité de la végétation; entretien minimal. Le substrat [...] mesure de 5 à 15 cm (2 à 6 po) [...]. Puisqu’[il] est peu profond et que de nombreux toits reproduisent les conditions extrêmes des déserts, il faut que les plantes s’y trouvant soient de faible hauteur, indigènes et rustiques pour les milieux alpins ou arides. 4, record 2, French, - toit%20vert%20extensif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il s’agit d’un type de plantation de faible épaisseur de substrat (4 à 6 po) qu’on ne veut pas nécessairement arroser sauf en cas de sécheresse prolongée. Cette plantation utilise surtout des couvre-sols très rustiques capables de supporter des sécheresses et qui prennent rapidement de l’expansion pour ombrager le sol et le stabiliser par leurs racines. 5, record 2, French, - toit%20vert%20extensif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Ecology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- green roof
1, record 3, English, green%20roof
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- green roof system 2, record 3, English, green%20roof%20system
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A green roof is a green space created by adding layers of growing medium and plants on top of a traditional roofing system ... The layers of a contemporary green roof system, from the top down, include: the plants, often specially selected for particular applications; an engineered growing medium, which may not include soil; a landscape or filter cloth to contain the roots and the growing medium, while allowing for water penetration; a specialized drainage layer, sometimes with built-in water reservoirs; the waterproofing/roofing membrane, with an integral root repellent, and the roof structure, with traditional insulation either above or below. 3, record 3, English, - green%20roof
Record 3, Key term(s)
- greenroof
- greenroof system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- toit vert
1, record 3, French, toit%20vert
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- toit végétal 2, record 3, French, toit%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tal
correct, masculine noun
- toiture verte 3, record 3, French, toiture%20verte
correct, feminine noun
- toit végétalisé 4, record 3, French, toit%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9talis%C3%A9
masculine noun
- toiture végétalisée 5, record 3, French, toiture%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9talis%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- système de toit vert 6, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20toit%20vert
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un toit vert, c’est un espace vert qu’on crée en installant plusieurs couches de substrat de croissance et des plantes sur une couverture traditionnelle. [...] Le système de toit vert contemporain comporte, de haut en bas, les couches suivantes: les plantes, souvent choisies en fonction de certaines applications; un substrat de croissance fabriqué, parfois sans terre; un tissu filtrant pour contenir les racines et le substrat tout en laissant pénétrer l’eau; une couche de drainage spécialisé, qui comprend parfois des réservoirs d’eau intégrés; une membrane imperméable de couverture comportant un agent anti-racines; la structure du toit et un matériau isolant au-dessus ou au-dessous de celle-ci. 6, record 3, French, - toit%20vert
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Des milliers de toits verts poussent. 7, record 3, French, - toit%20vert
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Implantation d’un toit vert. 7, record 3, French, - toit%20vert
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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