Green Roof Plant Selection Guidelines - Greenroofs.com
Jun 29, 2024 · Consider your climate and location when choosing plants. Different plant species thrive in various climate zones. Plants should be able to withstand the local weather conditions, including temperature fluctuations, wind, and rainfall patterns. Soil Medium Depth: The depth of the soil used on a green roof will determine which plants can be grown.
Featured Project: CopenHill, Denmark - Greenroofs.com
Jan 8, 2022 · Excerpt from the Greenroofs.com Project Profile: Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group or BIG, CopenHill is a 41,000m2 waste-to-energy plant with a 10,000m2 greenroof that is also an urban recreation center and environmental education hub, turning social infrastructure into an architectural landmark. Also known as Amager Bakke and Amager Resource ...
Jakob Rope Systems Offers New GreenKit Trellis System
Boca Raton, FL. (August 27, 2021) – Jakob Rope Systems is a worldwide leader in manufacturing custom-made stainless steel wire rope, nets, rods, fasteners, and fittings. They have been providing design solutions and products for over 100 years in more than 55 countries. Greening has gained a new dimension with our new GreenKit Trellis System.
Recent Advances in Electronic Leak Detection - Greenroofs.com
Dec 11, 2020 · The first low voltage electronic leak detection (ELD) testing method for waterproof membranes was developed in Europe in the early 80s. Several new ELD methods have been developed since, and they fall in to two main categories: low voltage (48 volts or less) and high voltage (600 volts or more). Although ELD testing has been in use for several ...
Greenroofs.com - Connecting the Planet + Living Architecture
November 6 - November 9. Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 2024. November 12 - November 15. Sustainability Summit 2024. November 14. London Build 2024. November 20 - November 21. GRHC: Monitoring and the “Internet of Nature” Virtual Symposium. November 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST.
Columbia Green Technologies - Greenroofs.com
Columbia Green Technologies is a leader in the green roof market industry. Columbia Green offers the most innovative green roof, amenity deck and blue roof systems in the market from the roof, down the wall and to the ground. In addition to our various green roof systems, we are a complete amenity deck provider offering pavers, pedestals, and foam. Also, our products are now helping create ...
Featured Project: Marina One, Singapore - Greenroofs.com
Nov 19, 2021 · Excerpt from the Greenroofs.com Project Profile: Certified LEED Platinum and BCA Greenmark Platinum, Marina One is a landmark mixed-use project by developer M+S designed by Ingenhoven architects, with local firm Architects 61 as Project Architect. Appearing as a plant-covered mountain rising into the Singapore skyline, the four-tower scheme ...
Why Do a Green Roof? The Surprising Benefits of Green Roofs
Feb 9, 2024 · A green roof provides protection from environmental exposure, which extends the life of the roof 6o years or more, thus avoiding at least two expensive re-roofing events. Energy conservation is another financial benefit as green roofs can save up to 25% on energy costs (1). These two benefits alone can pay for a green roof within 20 years.
Featured Project: ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall
Aug 17, 2020 · ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall Fukuoka, Japan 1,049,406 sf of Greenroof Terraces Greenroofs.com Featured Project August 17, 2020. Twenty-five years have passed since the opening of the architecturally influential and important ACROS in Fukuoka, Japan. Steeped in vegetation, the iconic “Asian Cross Roads Over the Sea” was designed by uber green architect Emilio Ambasz with ...
Extensive vs. Intensive Green Roofs: Selecting the Right Tray for …
Sep 1, 2023 · Intensive Tray System: Intensive green roofs are more akin to traditional gardens due to having a deeper growing medium. GreenGrid Intensive trays have a depth of 8” while Semi-Intensive trays are at 6”. This type of green roof allows for a diverse selection of vegetation, including small shrubs, however it’s recommended to install an ...