Green Roofs

Green roof costs may seem high at first glance, but a green roof offers energy savings, better insulation, and effective stormwater management.

Whilst it is increasingly common to combine solar panels with green roofs, true biosolar green roofs are where green roof and solar technologies are integrated in a seamless fashion. In addition, true biosolar green roofs , especially on extensive green roofs is also designed to maximise biodive…

Our highly sophisticated green roofing system with Georaster® elements even enables the installation of steep pitched roofs up to 35°.

M-TRAY® – the extensive green roof system in modular tray format from Wallbarn. Developed to make sedum and wildflower green roofs easier to install.

Get inspired with sleek, modern house designs paired with stunning garden ideas you'll want to steal.

Image 1 of 20 from gallery of School complex in Rillieux-la-Pape / Tectoniques. Photograph by Renaud Araud

The comparison of two solar cladded roofs in Sydney, Australia, one bare beneath its panels and the other adorned with native grasses and plants, has found the panels on the green roof were, on average, 3.63% more efficient, producing an average daily output 13% greater than the conventional roof. The improvements are believed to stem from the lower temperatures on the green roof, thanks to its plants – which also provided a plethora of additional benefits.

Roofs that hold water: reduce heating and cooling costs, increase life of roof, and create a rooftop garden! Would be great on a shipping container home, as there might be a risk of collapsed roof otherwise if drainage isn't sufficient.

The Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus, Denmark looks as if it is rising out of the ground. See more breathtaking and innovative buildings that are redefining architecture.

Sandwiched between two concrete slabs, a modern holiday home is fully integrated into nature.