Living Roofs teNeues
Publisher: teNeues Publishing Company
Living Roofs is an independent organisation that is promoting the uptake of green roofs in New Zealand. Installation of a Xero Flor extensive green roof mat system on a house in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Green roofs are vegetated layers that sit on top of the conventional waterproofed roof surfaces of a building. Green roofs bring many benefits and advantages to the building owner, the community, and the environment. 2014 Annual Green Roof Industry Survey. The term "green walls" encompasses all forms of vegetated wall surfaces. Is committed to the development of green roofs and expanding upon the social, economic, and environmental benefits of green roofs. Ecoroofs replace conventional roofing with a living, breathing vegetated roof system. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is a member‐based non-profit industry association. Until recently, most green rooftop gardens were little more than variations on sedum mats on four inches of soil. "Green"roofs are one of the most exciting developments in sustainable building design. Make a normal flat or sloped roof into a beautiful living garden.