In our days lots of roofs and terraces become ecological constructions during renovation works, when an attic is added to the house or simply because the owner would like to have a green area in his own environment. The structure of the building must be …

Careful planning of green roof maintenance is an important aspect of preserving the long-term viability of green terraces. Without rigorous maintenance, a green roof has little chance of remaining in optimal condition, both aesthetically and functionally. Neglecting maintenance can even lead to irreversible damage to …

The winner of the 2018 Scandinavian Green Roof of the Year Award was TA Companies Ltd (TA-yhtiöt) for the project The Greenest of the Green, located in Helsinki, Finland. “The Greenest of the Green” is a residential complex with 121 apartments, comprising a total of …

A lightweight extensive green roof is the ideal solution for buildings with low load-bearing structures, providing the benefits of a green area without the need for additional reinforcement.

Nowadays a lot of information can be found about the benefits of green roof systems. It is said that green roofs capture CO2, micro particles, retain water and decrease the ambient temperature. If one is not an expert, it is quite difficult to decide whether …

The ultra-lightweight, semi-cylindrical green roof at the Comănești Trotuș Leisure Center, Romania, was completed in November 2015. This was one of the most challenging projects, completed in record time by our technical experts on a 3200 m² surface. The ultra-lightweight structural solution includes stabilization elements, …

During this colorful autumn days in Porumbenii Mari, next to Cristuru Secuiesc it is organized a very interesting event: those who are interested can come 7 days to learn about reciprocal or green roofs, how to make them and many other things. The reciprocal (self-supporting) …

A new landmark is taking shape in the city of Comănești, on the banks of the Trotuş River: the “Trotuş” Leisure Center – with a total investment value exceeding 20 million Lei. This center is a unique construction in the country, with 50% of its …

Thanks to the Arlevagen project, in Gothenburg, Sweden there were built 8 houses with unique green roofs. The construction works were performed by the Helhetshus Company. The whole neighborhood is green, it is surrounded by enormous oak trees and the Sävelången Lake is also nearby. …

This kindergarten of the future in Vietnam has biosolar green roof of about 3800 m². It was designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects and tries to restore knowledge. Vietnam has a serious agricultural background, but people’s attitude regarding nature has changed rapidly. Bien Hoa, this …

Bosco Verticale (Pădure Verticală) este o pereche de turnuri rezidențiale în districtul Porta Nuova din Milano, Italia, între Via Gaetano de Castillia și Via Federico Confalonieri, aproape de gara Milano Porta Garibaldi. Ei au o inaltime de 110 de metri, respectiv 76 de metri și …