Organic Green Roof Architecture

Design considerations and system components.

Organic green roof architecture.

Wiley periodicals inc. In the summer 2005 issue of this journal i introduced the concept of greenroofs vegetated covers installed atop roof decks. Organic roofs can advise on local biodiversity priorities and help you design your roof to emulate the habitats of target species in your area. Financial benefits as well as providing a stunning visual statement of your environmental principles they can also save you money by trebling the lifespan of your waterproofing adding thermal mass to the building which can reduce energy inputs.

As an alternative to imposing our built structures onto the land without considering the function of under used roof surfaces beyond waterproofing we can incorporate organic greenroof architecture as a way of designing with nature to evoke displaced landscapes and restore a measure of greenspace. In fact green roof architecture companies and experts protect the natural environment by setting new standards with respect to building construction and practices along with respect for local ecosystems. In a nutshell green roof architecture design outperforms any other type of conventional building with its focus on the environment. The key goal of green roof landscape architecture is to minimize harm to our health and environment while benefiting both.

In the most basic sense green roofs are a layered combination of vegetation and membrane over a building that can help insulate and provide water management. Growing a new roof sustainably.