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can we use green roof module for vertical garden simualtion

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Can we use green roof module to simulate vertical garden? Please brief me on it. I am working on vertical garden thermal performance. Please help me out. Because I am not able to find any other simulation method for the vertical garden.

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asked 2018-03-26 07:08:09 -0500
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updated 2018-04-08 08:56:08 -0500
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What software are you using?

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It isn't recommended, as per page 215 of the InputOutputReference of the EnergyPlus documentation in reference to the EcoRoof.

It states "This model was developed for low-sloped exterior surfaces (roofs). It is not recommended for high-sloped exterior surfaces (e.g., walls)."

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answered 2018-03-28 19:23:59 -0500
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