Green Roof Architecture

It outperforms any other way of living because we all strive to save our green environment.

Green roof architecture.

From the most basic cave like forms and sod roofs of ancient structures to modern rooftop parks spanning thousands of feet green roofs have shaped architecture throughout history. Green roofs and water resource sustainability mark mitchell phd greater ohio living architecture gola center of excellence and the department of biological and environmental sciences heidelberg university. Green roof energy calculator industry surveys journal of living architecture living architecture monitor policy resources awards log in home about. About us about green walls about green roofs products and services membership.

Here we celebrate the work of some of today s most talented most progressive architects who have adopted green roof design techniques to yield beautiful sustainable works of architecture. A green roof also known as a rooftop garden or a living roof is a vegetative layer grown on a rooftop. Named the hill the competition winning scheme is defined by a sloping green roof hosting artwork pavilions trees and an outdoor theater. With the green roof concept energy saving and nature saving processes are leveraged into an active lifestyle by adding plants directly to the roofs of buildings.

We ve brought nature to life for two decades providing individuals architects and companies around the globe with innovative living architecture and educational programs. The popularity of green roofs has increased in the united states due to their many benefits while pretty green roofs serve a much greater purpose than simple beautification. Green living technologies international llc glti is the industry leader in green roofs green walls and vertical farms. Beneath the roof a structure named the cube.

A living green roof reduces the costs of heating and cooling encourages the local wildlife and naturally filters the rain water it receives. Green roof this green roof demonstration project on the asla center for landscape architecture was envisioned to show the environmental benefits of green roofs as well as to showcase what landscape architects contribute to this project type. The international greenroof greenwall industry s resource and online information portal.