Research Program

Dr Nick Williams and John Rayner from The University of Melbourne are attempting to close the various knowledge gaps on green roof construction in Australia by conducting research into the types of plants and substrates that will survive in the unique Melbourne climate. The research, being carried out at the University's Burnley campus, is part of the first comprehensive research project on green roof technology in Australia. The scientists are already investigating which drought-tolerant, shallow rooted natives may survive in the unique hot, dry and windy conditions on a roof top.

Growing a Green Roof, Article on the University’s research
Video: Episode 36: Green Roofs and Murderous Melbourne
Sowing the seeds for Australia’s first ‘green roof’ study, Media Release, 17th July 2008
Melbourne University Research - Green roofs for a brown land