Green Roofs

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

Our highly sophisticated green roofing system with Georaster® elements even enables the installation of steep pitched roofs up to 35°.

Whilst it is increasingly common to combine solar panels with green roofs, true biosolar green roofs are where green roof and solar technologies are integrated in a seamless fashion. In addition, true biosolar green roofs , especially on extensive green roofs is also designed to maximise biodive…

Get inspired with sleek, modern house designs paired with stunning garden ideas you'll want to steal.

M-TRAY® – the extensive green roof system in modular tray format from Wallbarn. Developed to make sedum and wildflower green roofs easier to install.

To call the inimitable PARKROYAL on Pickering a captivating oasis of green set within the bustling urban landscape of Singapore will not be too far from the truth. Designed by WOHA Architects to enthrall its guests with an overwhelming sense of green goodness, the hotel truly stands as a shining beacon of sustainable design on […]

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A construction wave is underway in our cities and it is usually done through densification, which in many cases causes green spaces to disappear in the city.

Check out all of these green exterior houses that offer a mix of creative and eco-friendly designs.

The comparison of two solar cladded roofs in Sydney, Australia, one bare beneath its panels and the other adorned with native grasses and plants, has found the panels on the green roof were, on average, 3.63% more efficient, producing an average daily output 13% greater than the conventional roof. The improvements are believed to stem from the lower temperatures on the green roof, thanks to its plants – which also provided a plethora of additional benefits.

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Roofs that hold water: reduce heating and cooling costs, increase life of roof, and create a rooftop garden! Would be great on a shipping container home, as there might be a risk of collapsed roof otherwise if drainage isn't sufficient.

If you’ve heard the buzz about green or “living” roofs, you’re probably wondering if this is truly an efficient upgrade. Green roofs may be eco-friendly, but are they difficult to maintain? Are they more or less cost effective than other energy-efficient roofing solutions? Read on to learn whether green roofs are right for your home!

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An angular entrance and roof intersect the plant-covered roof of this wedge-shaped house, completed by architects office OYO in Belgian village Maldegem

MVRDV has won a competition to complete 'zhangjiang future park', a 100,000 square meter recreation and culture center in shanghai's pudong district.

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This green roof on a home in London, has a series of terraced stainless steel planters filled with over 800 plants.