ROOFTOP GARDEN IN RESEDANTIAL BUILDINGS (AMMAN AS CASE STUDY)

Abstract

This research aims to learn about experiments roof gardens designed in residential buildings in the city of Amman – Jordan, and to study the possibility of utilizing it, taking in consideration the site and the age of building to illustrate the economic, social and environmental benefits as a step toward a sustainable Amman.

By using descriptive analytical methodology, qualitative data collecting and analysis approaches. The researchers divided the work plan into two phases; first phase is involved with sustainability of roof top gardens (environmental, economic and social) in Amman. As a step in enhancing awareness of rooftop gardens and relation to sustainability of Amman city, the researchers are collecting data which includes previous studies, and case studies on roof top gardens in Amman.

Then conducting a systematic analysis for the collected previous studies methodological approaches and founded results.

The second phase is a descriptive and analysis of two case studies in residential buildings private rooftop garden in Amman. First one is for Eng. Rami Abu Gosh and the second for Dr. Yasin Al-Issawi. The data regarding to these two case studies were collected by using interviews with users, colored photos and site visits

The research outcomes are expected to develop design indicators for the utilization of roof top gardens in Amman which response to principles of sustainability, weather social, environmental or economical.