This House In London Is Covered In A Unique Terraced Green Roof
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When the owners of this house in London wanted to create a new home and work studio which maximized the space, they turned to .
As part of this new build, a green roof was suggested by Hayhurst and Co., but the clients only wanted to have a green roof that they could actively garden.
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The end result is a green roof that has a series of planter trays installed on the roof, providing level beds in a stepped terrace that can be actively gardened and planted.
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Over 800 plants cover the roof, with each planted by the client.
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The planters are made from marine-grade stainless steel that incorporate a ribbed geotextile fleece to provide thermal separation from the steel tray and to aid with drainage.
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