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Sedum roofs – info+inspiration

November 10th, 2011, posted in From the web, Uncategorized

Working with a new project in Vennesla (Norway), were looking more closely into sedum roofs, trying to get more knowledge on how to use it, and trying to convince our employers that it’s worth the small extra cost. Here’s a compilation of some information on construction, and some inspiring projects.

Also green walls can look stunning. I’ve been playing with the idea of using green walls like waterfalls for sedum roofs to connect to the balconies on its way down to the garden at ground level.

For those of you it may apply, I’ve been to a meeting with local company Landskapsentreprenørene, who stated that they’d done several projects using sedum roofing during the past years and had a lot of positive experience. They haven’t shown any of their projects on their website yet though, but it might be worth looking at for contact info etc. Link

Basic sedum roof construction principle:

 

A couple of astonishing projects to admire with silent gasping:

Swiss estate made from natural and recycled materials wears a green roof

November 8th, 2011, posted in From the web

While searching the webs for some examples on skylights in sedum roofs, I stumbled over this Swiss housing project. If I ever get to see these buildings live some day, I’ll certainly expect a hobbit to pop out of a circular front door in one of these dwellings.

Via Ghassan Alawi’s blog

Swiss estate made from natural and recycled materials wears a green roof.