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

Achieving BREEAM with biodiverse green

Award-winning green roofing from Icopal supports BREEAM excellent project

New solar support systems for green roofs from Optigrün

New from Optigrün is the Solar FKD and Solar WRB, which are both load-supported solar mounting frames for penetration-free roof mounting of PV modules in combination with an extensive green roof system.

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.

Alumasc on target for WWII bunker

The bunker was built in 1941 as a decay target for German bombers

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

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.

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

Leicester City Council installs 30 ‘living’ roofs on bus stops

Leicester City Council has installed 30 new ‘green’ bus stops with ‘living’ roofs in the city centre as part of its ambitions to be carbon neutral and climate-adapted by 2030.

Discovery Centre green roof thrives

Grass was planted on top of 1,900m² of Sundolitt XPS insulation