Sustainable garden roofs developed as a new construction material

Monday, November 24, 2008 - 16:21 in Earth & Climate

A Spanish research study has tested different combinations of supports and indigenous plants to determine which are the best for reducing energy consumption inside buildings. This type of roof is a 'rurban,' sustainable architectural solution that will lead to a reduction in environmental and acoustic contamination levels in cities, and be visually pleasing...

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