BIM: Quick and easy design of Green Roof System

BIM - more than just piece of software or a tool BIM stands for Building Information Modelling. It is not just a piece of software, nor is it just a tool – it is a methodology. BIM is a process involving the generation and management of a digital representation of the physical ...

Air pollution and why green roofs are a breath of fresh air

From Beijing to Bangkok and from Los Angeles to London air pollution is killing millions. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that more than three million people die every year as a result of air pollution and has described the problem as the “world’s largest single ...

6 facts why sedum plants are the best option for extensive Green Roofs

Green roofs are acknowledged as a premier example of multifunctional urban design. Wherever buildings are constructed, microhabitats are usually disrupted. The architects had adopted the philosophy of "footprint replacement," whereby green space lost through development is ...

What Phyto Kinetic stands for?

Phyto Kinetic project has developed out of my own particular understanding of gardening, based on a passion for everyday landscapes, admiration for everything that flows and a vital need to feel part of my environment. I maintain that if civilization can’t get closer to nature, ...

How much does a Green Roof weigh?

Green roofs may come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes from high-rise public parks and lush rooftop gardens to tranquil urban spaces, but there is one critical factor that has a major impact on them all — weight. Green roof weight can range from hundreds of tons for an ...

World’s leading municipalities demand more green roofs to fight dust particle pollution

Green Roofs - more than just bringing beauty Green roofs are a rapidly growing trend across the world’s cities as policy makers become increasingly committed to improving their urban environment:

Addressing the Myths associated with New Generation Mineral Wool, used by the Green Roof and Landscaping industry

There is a lot of misunderstanding about mineral wool products used in the Green Roof Industry and Horticultural sector. It is time to correct some of the myths related to different products that are available on the market. Due to their excellent water absorption, rock mineral ...

Why green roofs should be designed as climate-sensitive stormwater control solutions

Most urban conurbations contain large areas of paved or constructed surfaces which prevent stormwater from being absorbed into the ground. The resulting runoff can pollute and damage waterways and lead to flooding. One of the benefits of green roofs is their ability to help ...

3 Green Roof myths debunked

Green or vegetative roofs are often expected to be able to replicate a habitat for a number of plant species that are common to the local environment. Other common misconceptions about green roofs are that they can only be built and installed by specialized companies and that ...

How green roofs can reduce urban heat island effect (UHI) during constant heatwaves in Europe

What is Urban Heat Island (UHI)? Urban heat island is a term describing the effect on cities and urban areas that are hotter than nearby rural areas. It is the difference in mean air temperature of a city compared to the surrounding countryside that can be some 1.8–5.4°F (1–3°C) ...