DO YOUR PART , GO GREEN
Would you dare go green to this extent?
Vegetated roofs, or green roofs have a layer of living plants on top of the structure and the waterproofing elements.
There are really two types of green roofs, intensive and extensive.Intensive green roofs often have a soil depth of a foot or more.
Extensive roofs are much shallower, typically only 2 to 4 inches deep.
Helps save on energy and makes a nice vegetable garden.
My favorite, nice flat roof and a fence too.
Different and Beautiful.
But I'm afraid if I tried it, mine would look like this.
You can read all about it here.
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/ecogeek/26/green-roofs-introduction-with-pretty-pictures.html
Vegetated roofs, or green roofs have a layer of living plants on top of the structure and the waterproofing elements.
There are really two types of green roofs, intensive and extensive.Intensive green roofs often have a soil depth of a foot or more.
Extensive roofs are much shallower, typically only 2 to 4 inches deep.
Helps save on energy and makes a nice vegetable garden.
My favorite, nice flat roof and a fence too.
Different and Beautiful.
But I'm afraid if I tried it, mine would look like this.
You can read all about it here.
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/ecogeek/26/green-roofs-introduction-with-pretty-pictures.html
posted by EXSENO at 11:44 AM
22 Comments:
interesting..
but i have a quick question - what happens during winter when the grass turns brown and falls off...
will it still be pretty?
will it still be energy efficient?
will it still be cost efficient???
Just curious...
pamelastitch,
The grass may turn brown, but it still has roots in the ground, so it just stops growing . Then comes spring and it starts growing again.
some houses in nigeria already look this way,hahaha not because they are trying to go green.
Positive girl,
Well they're doing their part and they don't even know it. haha
Nice idea but maintaining the 'lawn on the roof' will be hard work
I'll be damned, I've never heard of that before! Crazy stuff!
this is so interesting!
Babawilly,
You'd have to read the article somewhere in there I think it says a little something about how to maintain it.
Becky,
No room for a garden, just put it on the roof. lol
How do we know,
It really is interesting, I didn't know they were doing it already until I fell upon this site.
"Do your part. go green"
a color soothing to the eye
thus centers on the spectrum screen.
There is a house near where my parents live that has a roof like that. It's been there for years. I guess I finally understand it.
Damsel Underdressed,
Oh wow, interesting, they must have been in on this global warming thing from the start. It costs a fortune to do that.
it looks like a great idea. especially in cities. i sure wouldn't want to be the one up there mowing if it was windy though!
Shannon,
That would be the down side of it.
I'm have a fear of heights. lol
Wow. I've learned something new today.
great idea, nice shots
Ali Sanaei,
They are certainly unusual aren't they. Nice of you to stop by.
Hi Shirazi,
Long time no see. Good to hear from you.
this is a very smart idea .. many people might now have backyards .. but everyone has a roof. It not only helps the environment but also looks beautiful.
Hi Nabeel,
You've been gone for a long time, how in the world are you and Sugarlips.
Good to have you back.
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