Green Roofs Take Landscaping to a New Level
In most urban development’s where most of the landscape is covered with concrete and asphalt, landscaping only has one way to go and that’s up. Green roof landscaping is becoming a popular commodity and an important part of landscaping development in the San Francisco Bay area.
Green roofs transition urban rooftops into sustainable landscaping and green space, which assistswith landscaping improvements helping with air and water quality, providing lower energy costs that allow government entities to help businesses with the financial resources to install the latest technology. Unlike traditional rooftop landscaping spaces that rely on single containers and heavy planters, new green roof systems allow for a variety of plant cultivation over a wide roof top area.
Green Roofs Are a Complex Green Space
Much more than just a group of plantings and bark mulch, a modern green roof is a complex green space that consists of root diversion systems and water proof membrane, positive drainage, filter fabric, lightweight growing soils and drought resistant plant material. More elaborate designs include traditional landscaping components, like raised edible garden beds, perennial color, modern walking paths, comfortable seating areas, recycled and grey water systems and more. Regardless of the scope of work, green roofs must meet design standards including specific water management and weight load specifications for safety and sustainability requirements.
- Green Buildings Use Reclaimed Water and Recycle
-
Green Buildings use recycled and reclaimed building products whenever possible.
-
Green Buildings use reclaimed water for both potable and non-potable uses such as landscaping and irrigation water.
-
Owners are focused on working with local suppliers to recycle, and compost whenever possible.
-
Green Roofs are Expanding into Smaller Spaces
-
According to some experts, the benefits green roof systems can justify the investment.
Benefits for building owners and developers include:
- Energy savings through a reduction in electricity and cooling costs
- Storm water reduction; reducing polluted rain water run off on to the pavement and drains
- The improvement of air quality reducing CO2 emissions
- Reduces Landscape Maintenance
- Mitigation of the heat island effect for more efficient power use
- Improved public perception for future marketability
- Builds points for LEED Certification
Interested in learning more? We Love Landscaping!
Landscaping Services and Experts in Landscape Installation
FloraTerra is a Leading Landscape company , providing a complete range of commercial landscaping services, including landscape improvements for Corporate Buildings, Shopping Malls, Mixed Use Developments, Luxury Apartment Buildings and Residential Estate Communities, Home Owners Associations, Condominiums and Business Park Developments.
San Jose | Santa Clara | San Francisco Bay Area | Fremont | Sunnyvale | Milpitas | Silicon Valley
Click below to join our weekly landscaping blog
