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There is a common misconception that extensive green roofs, and sedum plants in particular, are always green and that from ground level they resemble grass. This is misleading, as they consist mainly of low growing, drought tolerant sedum plants and may also include other species such as Saxifrage, w...

The recent changes in the political landscape are likely to have an impact on all planned expenditure for both new-build and refurbishment projects in the UK, nonetheless it is already clear that environmental issues will continue to play a key part in future strategic thinking. With both the Conserv...

Foreword   In today’s cost-conscious, fast-track construction industry there seems to be an increasing number of flat roofs being designed at zero degrees (particularly Inverted podium roofs and intensive Green Roofs).   The concern over flat roofs being designed with zero falls i...

The Michael Tippett School, Kennington is the first school in London to be completed under the Government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) program. Launched by Tony Blair in 2003, the BSF scheme aims to refurbish or replace all secondary sc...

Lightweight green roof systems were introduced into the UK by Bauder over 20 years ago, when forward thinking architects, planners and the more environmentally aware clients were the main people to show interest. Within the last five years, real intensifi...

Situated in County Louth on the banks of the River Dee, Ardee has experienced a high level of structural development primarily due to new links with the motorway, the most recent of which is Ardee Area Offices.  From the outset, the client expressed ...

  When all the hard work by the numerous contributors is finally complete, the green roof landscaping is delivered, and the result is there to be enjoyed for many years to come. However, hidden beneath this man-made roof top oasis, is a hig...

More commonly we are seeing projects being installed combining the technologies of polymeric membranes and landscaping components to support a living green roof. The exponential increase in the green roof market has enticed many to enter with promises o...

Given the scale of Building Schools for the Future (BSF), it is vital that effective working relationships are established at every level to achieve the best possible facilities for our communities. It is fundamental for all involved in the delivery of th...

As new schools will need to serve their communities for many years to come, it is important that they are high quality, well designed buildings that create harmony and consider sustainability. The Government’s focus on urban regeneratio...