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Green roofs are beautiful and functional! 🏡Their eco-friendly benefits can be a great addition to any sustainable home design. Would you like a roof like this? 🌱 Follow @livekindly for more sustainable living tips. Join our community of 888k+ planet champions 🌎 #greenroof #gardening #sustainable #nativeplants #landscaping #sustainability #sustainablehome #homeideas #dreamhome #nature #plants

Sustainable Architectural Detail: Extensive Green Roof System This architectural detail showcases a high-performance Extensive Green Roof assembly designed for modern, eco-friendly structures. The system features a multi-layered approach to water management and thermal efficiency: • Vegetation & Substrate: A top layer of drought-tolerant succulents and moss sits on a specialized lightweight growing medium. • Drainage & Insulation: Beneath the soil, a drainage board manages water flow while a thick layer of Mineral Wool (Rockwool) provides superior thermal insulation. • Water Management: The runoff is elegantly handled by a weathered copper gutter system, featuring a primary scupper and a vertical downspout that splashes into a stone pebble basin to prevent erosion. • Structure: The entire system is built upon a reinforced concrete deck, integrated with a classic red face-brick masonry wall. #GreenRoof #SustainableArchitecture #ArchitecturalDetail #EcoDesign #landscapeengineering

Green roofs should be everywhere 😍 They can be 30-40 degrees F cooler than normal roofs and help lower city-wide temperatures. They also improve air quality and reduce energy usage! #greenroof #gardening #sustainable #nativeplants #landscaping #sustainability #sustainablehome

Sustainable Architectural Detail: Extensive Green Roof System This architectural detail showcases a high-performance Extensive Green Roof assembly designed for modern, eco-friendly structures. The system features a multi-layered approach to water management and thermal efficiency: * Vegetation & Substrate: A top layer of drought-tolerant succulents and moss sits on a specialized lightweight growing medium. * Drainage & Insulation: Beneath the soil, a drainage board manages water flow while a thick layer of Mineral Wool (Rockwool) provides superior thermal insulation. * Water Management: The runoff is elegantly handled by a weathered copper gutter system, featuring a primary scupper and a vertical downspout that splashes into a stone pebble basin to prevent erosion. * Structure: The entire system is built upon a reinforced concrete deck, integrated with a classic red face-brick masonry wall. . . . #GreenRoof #sustainablearchitecturecture #ArchitecturalDetail #EcoDesign #landscapeengineering #Realestatemarkett

A wet and windy green roof installation today on a garden I planted earlier this year. I’ve always wanted to make one of those ‘snap your fingers’ reels so here it is! I’ll upload a separate reel later this week explaining the build up of the green roof and its benefits! . . . . . #greenroof #sedumroof #livingroof #greenbooklandscapedesign #gardendesign #plantingdesign #bristol #gardenersofinstagram #plantsofinstagram

Sun in my mouth. Green roof moments last night at last light. #wildscaping #greenroof #greenrooftop #naturalisticgarden #flowerstagram #bjork #vespertine #eecummings

Green roof installation from @zimmerei_huber #roof #roofer #roofing #roofershelper #roofingcontractor #greenroof

☘️ 2 Types of Green Roofs Every Architect Should Know! #BackToBasics for archi lovers & design enthusiasts In this video we are breaking down the two main types of green roofs — a sustainable design essential: 1️⃣ Extensive Green Roof – Lightweight, low-maintenance, great for insulation & biodiversity. 2️⃣ Intensive Green Roof – Deeper soil, supports trees & gardens — basically a park on your roof! Whether you’re designing eco-conscious projects or just want to build smarter, this is green gold for your design vocabulary. ❤️ Found this useful? Double tap! 📌 Save & share with your architect circle. 💬 Comment below — what should we cover next? ⭐ Gardens in Landscaping ⭐ Green Building Techniques ––––––––––––––––––––– Follow @kaarwan.india for architecture insights, design breakdowns & essential software skills to level up your learning. ––––––––––––––––––––– . . . . . . . . . . . #reels #illustratedreels #reelsindia #greenroof #architecturereels #designillustration #sustainable #indianarchitecture #architecturestudents #designbasics #learnarchitecture #studyarchitecture #archigram #architecturevisualization #greenarchitecture #kaarwan #archilovers #architecturelearning #architecturalguide #archistudent #designschoolindia

🌿 Green Roofs – Smarter Living, Cooler Spaces! 🌿 Ever wondered why some buildings stay naturally cooler even in extreme heat? The answer lies right above us — green roofs! Unlike conventional roofs that absorb and transfer heat indoors, green roofs act as a natural barrier. They reduce thermal radiation, provide shade, and create a cool microclimate through evaporation. The result? A noticeably cooler and more comfortable indoor environment. ✅ Lower indoor temperatures ✅ Reduced energy consumption ✅ Improved air quality ✅ Sustainable and eco-friendly design In regions like ours, where heat is intense, incorporating green roofs isn’t just a design choice — it’s a smart investment in comfort and efficiency. Let’s build smarter, greener, and more sustainable spaces for the future. 🌍 #GreenRoof #SustainableLiving #SmartConstruction #EcoFriendly #myconstructionpk

🇧🇷 💚 One man in Rio is on a mission to turn 20,000 favela roofs...GREEN! Luis Cassiano is offering affordable green solutions to an area with no vegetation. With temperatures regularly into the hundreds, these roofs can be reduce temperatures by 40 degrees! Share this with someone that would love this idea 💪🏻    #brazil #favela #greenroof

Check out the core of this green, living roof—pre-built trays with durable sedum plants which create a robust, drought-resistant rooftop landscape. Studies on living roofs have shown that they provide a number of economic, aesthetic, and environmental benefits when designed and built properly It's not just about the plants—there's a carefully crafted system underneath. From soil and drainage matrix to filter fabric and ballast, each component plays a crucial role. 🌿 @Benbogie breaks down the layers of this eco-friendly option. #SustainableDesign #EcoFriendlyDesigns #Sedum #LivingRoof #GreenRoof #Plants #HomeDesign #KeepCraftAlive

Green Roof Install (Roof Garden) #roofgarden #greenroof #ecobuilding #roof #building #ecofriendly #reels Good Idea?