With environmental awareness increasingly influencing construction choices, the roofing sector has developed greener options that do not compromise durability or appearance. Roofing systems are no ...

The planting media is 6 inches to 18 inches deep, which supports larger woody plants and provides additional insulation for the building. This green roof was installed in 2005 and was predominately ...

p> <p>The principal advantages of a green roof are management of water runoff (converting most of the precipitation to water transpired to the atmosphere), insulation effect (reducing energy losses or ...

But green roofs are not just aesthetic ... and add an extra layer of insulation to buildings. That's why they are increasingly being used on new builds as the construction industry looks to ...

While more expensive to install than traditional roofs, green roofs can last longer and offer cooling and insulation benefits. Whether the roof above part of Asbury Woods' Nature Center appears ...

is the "green" portion of the roof; it is covered in plant life. It is ecologically friendly, and it also provides some of ...