Green Roof Landscaping for Urban Touches of Wilderness
Simply speaking, a green roof is a living roof. While green roof design has its roots in ancient civilizations (think hanging gardens of Babylon), as American cities have become more concerned about managing quantities of stormwater runoff, air quality, and building heat transfer, large modern green roofs have been appearing on commercial properties across the country. Now, FLOWER ot the PEOPLE, Inc. has green roof solutions specifically designed for Southern California private residences. Here the Beverly Hills green roof at Greystone Manor Estate is still growing strong more than two years after its installation. Succulent-covered roofs, like the one at Greystone and the green roofs pictured here, even provide a fire-retarding alternative to traditional shake or stone roofs.
A living roof provides superior energy efficiency for any building (saving on energy costs), extends the life of the roof membrane, is beautiful to look at, provides the local environment with beneficial air-cleaning, cooling and storm water reduction, and promotes greater biodiversity.
Green Roof Section View
1 roof flashing
2 EPDM waterproof membrane
3 root barrier
4 drainage mat
5 "L" sheet metal edge
6 1/2" pea gravel
7 nonwoven separation fabric
8 planting media
9 plants
10 gutter (optional)
It's delightful to discover a thriving treasure-- whether it is a garden or a business! Flower to the People is such a treasure right in my own community! Visit their website for a delightful array of garden designs that bring nature and sustainable gardening solutions to the urban landscape. Their "Exterior Design Portfolio" in particular is expansive and a bloomin' delight!
11409 Charnock Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
FLOWER to the PEOPLE is a sustainable exterior design and outdoor lifestyle firm. Their residential and commercial clients rely on them to create unique environmentally-friendly exterior spaces that suit their contemporary lifestyles.
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