3 Innovative Green Roof Ideas
Green building innovations are taking the
building industry by storm and there are a lot of different options out there
for people who want to build eco-friendly buildings. One key component of a
building is naturally the roof and there are various great roof options
available to really transform the look of the building as well as to provide
great green qualities with it. Here are three of the most innovative green roof
ideas.
Solar
Panel Roof
Although solar panel
roofs aren’t really a roof option on their own, they bring really great green
qualities to your building. Solar panels can be installed almost over any
existing roof structure and if you are living in a sunny area this is something
good to really consider.
Solar panels might not
seem like the cheapest option at start but they will soon start paying
themselves back if installed and used right. Solar Power World has a great section on ways to avoid
falling into problems when installing solar panels.
The great thing about
solar panels is the energy they can provide to both private and public
buildings and can really help save on energy bills as well as help the
environment.
Living
Roofs
If you want a great
green roof then living roof is a great option to consider. There are all types
of different living roofs out there but the main idea is to have living
organisms like plants on the roof. Living roofs are often referred to as the
‘green roofs’ because of the truly environmentally friendly approach that they
take.
Living roofs can have herbs and plants planted
on top, which can even be used as part of your nutrition, giving you a lot of
self-sufficiency with your building. Living roofs are also very good at collecting rainwater, which can prevent
flooding and reduce the amount of wastewater the sewers have to deal with.
Living roofs work best
in new buildings and installing them to old buildings isn’t very convenient and
in many cases not even possible. But if you are looking for a great option for
your new building project then living roof is a really good idea.
ETFE
Panel Roofs
A great innovative idea
for roofs it to opt for ETFE panels. ETFE comes from the words Ethylene Tetra
Fluoro Ethylene and it is a great green roof option. They are a very
lightweight material and can help reduce construction costs for around 60%.
Because of the lightweight properties ETFE panels can be installed in both old
and new buildings.
As a green roof option
ETFE is great because it brings a lot of natural light inside the building,
thus reduces the energy use required inside the building for lighting. It also
acts as a great insulator helping the building to keep the heat in and unwanted
heat out. More information about ETFE roof options can be found at Vector
Foiltec’s website.
The above three are some of the best green innovations to use as a roofing option. They are all readily available for both public and private use and bring great environmentally friendly qualities to the building.
Author Bio:
Brent is a DIY
enthusiast who loves to know about all the latest trends in construction and
architecture. He loves to build small building models in his garage and he is
also a big lover of model airplanes.
