Extensive green roof

Thanks to a a high level of evaporation the ZinCo green roof system “Urban Climate Roof” helps cool cities during hot, dry periods.

Green roof costs may seem high at first glance, but a green roof offers energy savings, better insulation, and effective stormwater management.

Extensive green roof with a border and closer look at drainage.

RoofsThe threat of climate change is leading to an increased demand for green and blue roofs from planning authorities. BMI UK & Ireland product systems manager Amanda de Sousa explores the needs they meet in the context of drainage.

Natural Green Roofs are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They reduce energy costs by creating natural insulation, they create peaceful retreats and recreational areas, they provide natural habitats for wildlife, and they absorb storm water thereby reducing run-off into overworked sewer systems. In city environments, green roofs improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and by helping to reduce the urban heat island effect. Evaporation from a green roof has been shown to…

Jun 14, 2013 - SUNY ESF is the oldest and most distinguished institution in the United States that focuses on the study of the environment.

Green Roof systems are assemblies of different engineered layers, mimicking natural soil profiles to cultivate plants on man-made structures.

An overview of green roof systems including benefits and descriptions of the types: intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive.

Installing the perfect green roof can offer a fully established flowering sedum roof which is designed to stand the test of time. Find out how to right here.

Edgeland House by Berry Chen Architects