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| Arup helps to inform the future design of green roofs As part of British Land's Biodiversity Programme, Arup is conducting an experimental 'green roof design trial' with a focus on biodiversity, from the roof of its London headquarters. The aim of the trial is to test and report on the logistics of a retro-fit green roof and the use of substrate types, including recycled materials, as an alternative to commercially available green roof products. Designed to aid in biodiversity, the trial is tailored to enhance its local ecological value, particularly in the provision of a habitat attractive to black redstarts – a protected bird species present in the local area. The system has been designed with regard to existing roof composition and weight-bearing capacity, seeded with a cornflower and London-based wildflower meadow mix, and planted with a small number of plug plants for instant 'greening'. British Land, Europe's largest quoted property company by assets, owning and managing some £18 billion of prime real estate, primarily in the UK Retail and London Office sectors, is planning to provide a green roof on its new headquarters in London, the York Building, as well as for other development projects. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |