LiveRoof has developed the following technical details for use in plans, and to accompany specifications. Please contact us for support in determining which details are most pertinent to your individual project. We have vegetative roof details in PDF and DWG (AutoCAD) formats.

Our latest guide takes an in depth look at green roof details, with examples from the Detail Library. Read on if you'd like to learn more!

Few architectural elements are as fundamental as green roofs. From the most basic cave-like forms and sod roofs of ancient structures to modern rooftop parks spanning thousands of feet, green roofs have shaped architecture throughout history.

2021年5月29日 · We will provide a description of the three main types of green roofs: intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive. We also provide the benefits and a few things to watch out for when designing green roofs. Heat islands, especially in urban areas, negatively affect microclimates by raising temperatures and altering air movement patterns.

2018年8月28日 · We've collected together some excellent examples of these living roofs, including the structural detailing that makes them possible. Read on for 17 spectacular green roofs that achieve...

The following projects showcase green roof design in section, revealing building-wide formal moves and up-close detailing. These systems help mitigate the heat island effect, create habitats, filter pollutants, sequester carbon and can increase agricultural and amenity space.

The two basic types of green roof systems - extensive and intensive - are differentiated mainly by the cost,depth of growing medium and the choice of plants. Extensive green roofs are often not accessible and are characterized by: • low weight, • low capital cost, • low plant diversity,and • minimal maintenance requirements.

The foundation for a green roof is gene-rally a sealed roof with sufficient load-bearing capacity. Whether it is a typical flat roof with a 2 % minimum pitch slope, a pitched or vaulted roof or a zero pitch roof is of minor importance initially. However, when choosing the green roof build-up factors such as ponding water

We use the term “green roof” to refer to a permanent roof-top planting system that allows for the sustained presence of live plants covering a significant portion of a building’s roof. As described in more detail later in this report, green roofs can provide a …

2023年12月14日 · Green roofs or "vegetated roofs" don't exactly have the best reputation in the building industry. Often associated with leaks, ponding water from poor drainage, condensation, and even structural failures, green roofs are...