Their work introduced radical ideas: open floor plans, expansive glazing for natural light, and pilotis that elevated structures, symbolizing a new architectural era. However, alongside its ...

This is not always practical, so the alternative is to generate green space on the roof tops by installing Green Roofs ... the total volume of rain water which enters the storm sewer system. The ...

April/May/June 2010 Green roofs and vegetated systems for a ... Nigel Dunnett & Noël Kingsbury, Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls, (2004), Timber Press, Oregon, 2008. Stephen R. Kellert, Building ...

Blue and green roofs can help combat urban challenges such as stormwater runoff and heat islands and are a small but growing ...

Used on a building, green roofs stand out and portray ... The devil is in the details Fortunately there are lightweight green roof systems that can be installed on almost any roof.

Before sketching out your design, assess the roof you're planning to use - it's important that the building is sturdy ... join together the outer sides of the green roof structure.

We’re highlighting Flora Chicago, a thoughtfully designed condominium building in the vibrant Fulton Market neighborhood of ...

Winner: Rural house of the year and Winner: Architecture Project of the Year ... in keeping with the lifestyle of the local people. The green-roof system makes the smallest volume in the urban ...

Elmich’s first-class products are highly regarded by specifiers & its solutions have been used in many iconic buildings in ...