Green roof ideas

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.

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

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…

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Social Benefits Improved livability Improved physical and mental health from exposure to nature. Increased sense of pride and place, levels of trust, civic participation, less violence, aggression, vandalism, and littering Aesthetic Benefits Green roofs are much better looking than asphalt, gravel, or tar. Natural views create more productive, healthy, happy, creative, and relaxed people. Green […]

An early learning centre in Auckland, New Zealand, has a circular design with a green roof and a central playground.

#architecture #readers #architectureinecuador a green organic roof tops estudio felipe escudero’s ‘house folds’ in ecuador: conceived for…

We've rounded up 10 of the best rooftop gardens, from an oasis on top of a Sydney penthouse to a tranquil courtyard complete with lotus pond in India

Structure of a Green Roof ~ Geofoam is often specified for green roof applications. It is made out of expanded polystyrene, adding to the thermal envelope of the building construction.

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