Green Roofs have become a very important component of sustainable urban
development within the last 30 years. Growing environmental awareness
and the striking economical
and ecological advantages are the driving forces for this great
success.
At present, Green Roofs, sky gardens and rooftop gardens can be found
in nearly all big cities
around the world, benefiting the urban environment and their inhabitants.
Finally, landscaped roofs provide many positive effects for the life expectancy and the energy balance of a building. In order to guarantee lasting function, Extensive Green Roofs, Semi-Intensive Greening and Intensive Green Roofs are all based on the same principles: high quality materials, professional planning and installation, state of the art technology and acknowledged guidelines.
An international exchange of ideas and technologies within the Green
Roof sector, therefore, is not only desirable, but simply a necessity
with regard to efficient environmental strategies.
The International Green Roof Association
(IGRA) offers the platform for the worldwide promotion and dissemination
of ecological Green Roof ideas.
Join the Green Roof Network and get inspired by an architectural style
which combines ecology, economy and aesthetics!