Green is the new black
In response to demand for more environmentally friendly and sustainable building practices, the market for green roofs is booming, growing by 15% annually. With 54% of the world’s population now living in urban areas, and boasting impressive eco credentials, green roofs are said to be playing an important part in ensuring a sustainable future, while also turning city skylines into living, breathing spaces.
How to mitigate hazards on green roofs
Barry Eagle, managing director at GripClad, discusses some of the common hazards found on green roofs, and the best ways to mitigate the risks they pose.
Alumasc waterproofing and green roof success at new Glasgow development
Mixed-used project complete with Hydrotech waterproofing system and green roof solution from Alumasc
Specification considerations for blue roof SuDS attenuation systems
As the weather is forecasted to be more erratic over the coming decades, due to temperature rises, Andrew Keer, southern sales manager at ABG, provides an in-depth guide into SuDS drainage systems, which could be the best option as drainage systems that discharge water as quickly as possible become less desirable.
Single green roof solution in one delivery
VerdiRoof by Verdico offers a variety of coverings accommodated by a build up that can be delivered all in one go
Living elements could be the key to sustainable and affordable housing...
Mobilane says green systems could add to the energy efficiency of new affordable homes and should become a design consideration
Blackdown Greenroofs provides exclusive roof gardens for The Old Vinyl Factory
The gardens replace most of the green space that may have otherwise occupied the space where The Old Vinyl Factory buildings sit, encouraging local natural wildlife and aiding biodiversity
Green Roof Organisation officially launched on World Green Roof Day
To coincide with the inaugural World Green Roof Day on Saturday 6 June, 2020, the Green Roof Organisation officially launched as a not for profit trade association.
The Flower Bowl wins again for Sika Liquid Plastics
Sika Liquid Plastics is celebrating the continuing success of one of its stand-out projects of 2018 after The Flower Bowl won the Green Roof category in the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Awards
Small is beautiful on World Green Roof Day
World Green Roof Day, the brainchild of Chris Bridgman from Bridgman & Bridgman, is being delivered by green roof expert Dusty Gedge. The occasion will also see the launch of the Green Roof Organisation, which is a UK trade body responsible for the green roof code of practice.