Green roof proves sustainable solution at Eco-Lodge
Firestone Building Products provides green roof for a new garden ‘Eco Lodge’ in Gloucestershire
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
Blackdown ensures green roof success with single source approach
Combination of features and care around value engineering achieves high quality systems such as Blackdown's green roof at the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow
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.
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.
Blackdown green roof provides unique space at Greenwich University
Installation across 14 terraced roofs makes largest multifunctional roof space in London
Alumasc waterproofing and green roof success at new Glasgow development
Mixed-used project complete with Hydrotech waterproofing system and green roof solution from Alumasc
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
Wallbarn advises careful planning to avoid Brexit supply issues
Green roof manufacturer Wallbarn is urging construction managers who oversee domestic and commercial projects, which incorporate green roofs, to plan carefully over the coming months to best manage supply chain issues created by Brexit.