Green roofs are also referred to as eco-roofs, vegetated roofs, living roofs, and, more scientifically, VCPh (Horizontal Vegetated Complex Partitions). A flat roof or penthouse apartment is covered with vegetation, an alternative to commonly used materials such as tiles, wood or sheet metal.
An interest in aesthetics and an ecological approach are two points that EVE seeks to underline and promote when creating a harmonious plant project, thus accentuating the enchanting character of our tropical regions. This represents a real added value that EVE brings to both adapted techniques and the choice of endemic local species.
BENEFITS
Finding new ways to use empty spaces left on roofs is a way to:
- Generate new economic activity and provide a better quality of life for people.
- Add value to the building.
- Prolong the durability of the roof membrane itself, protecting it from ultraviolet rays.
- Provide a new pleasant area for the occupants of the dwelling.
- Boost roof insulation, which moderates heat gains and losses, resulting in energy savings.
- Improve the soundproofing levels of homes or premises.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
- Development of more accessible green outdoor spaces.
- Creation of convivial areas near homes or the workplace.
- Regulation of thermal air movement and capture of volatile particles in the air.
- Contribution to the improvement of urban climates and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Retention of up to 75% of rainwater, reducing runoff to the ground and therefore the risk of sewer backflow, flooding, erosion and contamination of drinking water.
- Absorption of carbon dioxide by plants. These produce oxygen and filter the air from its pollutants etc.
- Can be useful for recycling waste water from buildings.
