Roof Gardens
From the ancient Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the modern aesthetics; integrating nature into the urban fabric has always been a very desirable amenity for, since they can be a powerful tool in combating the adverse impacts of land development and the loss of open space.
Plants provide a broad range of benefits, whether on the ground, submerged in water or on a rooftop.
Green roofs, also known as vegetated roof covers or eco-roofs are thin layers of living vegetation installed on top of conventional flat or sloping roofs. A simple designed roof garden by
Usage:
Green roofs can be used in many applications, including industrial facilities, residences, offices, and other commercial property. In Europe, they are widely used for their storm water management and energy savings potential, as well as their aesthetic benefits.
Roof gardens consist of vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Additional layers, such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems may also be included.
Sanabel is starting a new trend where no lost space in your house, apartment, roof, or balcony should be left unutilized.
You can now enjoy intimate gathering spaces for your family and a warm hospitality for your guests in your own private hanging gardens.
Types:
There are two distinctly different types of green roofs: intensive and extensive.
INTENSIVE GREEN ROOFS
- Used as parks, gardens or building facilities.
- Require intensive maintenance.
- Designed to be accessibleEXTENSIVE GREEN ROOFS
- Primarily built for their environmental benefits, and Energy conserving matters
- Require once-a-year maintenance
- Accessed for routine maintenance walks
Sanabel recommends inserting roof gardens in your present lifestyle, since it has various advantages other than creating your dream space tens of meters above the walking ground!
Advantages:
It can reduce intense urban heat.
Serve as living environments for your family and friends.
Attracting friendly wildlife of birds and butterflies to enjoy in a strictly urban neighborhood.
Absorb air pollutions of cars, airplanes and greenhouse effect.
Offer an attractive alternative to roof tops of your private residences and commercial buildings.
Reduce noise transfer when you are living near main highways and loud neighbors!
Insulate your building from extreme temperatures during hot summers and extremely cold winters.
Protect your underlying roof material from UV and temperature fluctuations.
It improves the property's sale value.
It reflects the charm of the inside of your home.
It creates a healthy desirable living environment for you and your children.
Sanabel's Design Factors
There are many interactive factors that Sanabel Landscape Designers take into account to reach for an optimal performance in each setting:
Climate; especially temperature and rainfall patterns
Strength of the supporting structure
Size, slope, height, and directional orientation of the roof
Type of underlying waterproofing
Drainage elements, such as drains, scuppers, buried conduits, and drain sheets
Accessibility and intended use
Visibility, compatibility with architecture, and owner's aesthetic preferences
Fit with other "green" systems, such as solar panels
Cost of materials and labor
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