ROOFTOP GARDENING AS AN ADAPTION MEASURE OF THE CLIMATE CHANGES A CASE STUDY OF ZHYTOMYR

Abstract

The article examines the meaning and generalization of the positive consequences of rooftop gardening. The relevant issue of the research is implementation of the energy conservation measures and improvement of the environmental situation using the technology of the rooftop gardening. Our scientific research considers and evaluates the latest modern achievements and main advantages of the rooftop gardening. The article indicates their impact degree on the environment, usefulness and prospects.The research provides recommendations relating to the implementation of the rooftop gardening project in cities, in particular, Zhytomyr. After all the high level of urbanization, the emergence of the new environmental contamination sources, densification and urban consolidation determine the peculiarity of the problem in the process of ecological comfort zones creation. Increasing the area of green spaces, including external buildings landscape, can significantly improve the microclimate of both residential areas and the city as a whole. Green spaces perform a wide variety of functions, depending on their purpose. They have beneficial effect on the air ionization, greater evaporation capacity, they can be used as urban environment cleaner from dust and gas, organize a microclimate and bring people closer to optimal environmental conditions. They affect the formation of the microclimate, since they act on the thermal regime, humidity and the degree of urban air mobility. The life of a citizen becomes eco-friendly and comfortable, and landscaping creates a sense of security. Increasing the area of green spaces, especially external buildings landscape, significantly effects the microclimate of the city, as well as creates an expressive architectural composition. In the coming years, the process of urbanization will increase, so issues related to the consequences of climate changes in cities are very important and become particularly relevant. Nowadays, rooftop gardening considers as a new landscape technology in Ukraine, and in Zhytomyr and Zhytomyr region such technology does not exist at all, so this will be a step towards sustainable development not only for our region, but also for Ukraine as a whole. Therefore, rooftop gardening is an effective tool for improving the environmental situation in cities. Modern techniques and designs allow us to create convenient, efficient and economical systems for external buildings landscape.