TNAU Terrace Garden

Will you please tell me is there any Terrace garden in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University as I have heard about this garden? Which types of plants are grown in Terrace Garden of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University? also give me some images of it?

I am interested in the field of Agricultural and for this planning to join Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) came to know about TNAU Terrace Garden. Will you provide basic details about TNAU Terrace Garden along with benefits of this garden and provide contact details?

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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is an agricultural university located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Green roofs at TNAU offer several ecological, economic and other benefits to the urban environment.

These include mitigation of the urban heat island effect, provision of natural habitat for plants and animals, reduction of dust, smog and noise levels, improved storm water management and water quality and reduced energy use.

Green roofs also provide owner incentives such as increased life of roofs and enhanced quality of life.

Types:


Green roof substrate is the key component of any green roof system. Green roof is divided into two types.

Extensive Roof / Green roofs
Intensive Roof(Roof Garden)

Benefits:


Aesthetic effects
Acts as natural insulation for hot and cold air and a save energy for your building
Reduces CO2 levels and increases oxygen and improved air quality
Improves thermal insulation and energy efficiency
Provides protection to buildings from adverse temperature and hence improves the life expectancy of the buildings
Mitigate urban island heat effect
It holds rain water, providing food and shelter for wildlife

Contact:


The Dean (Hort),
Horticultural College and Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore 641 003.
Phone No.: 0422-6611371,6611270
Fax:0422-2430781
e-mail: deanhortcbe@tnau.ac.in