Introducing 7mm Rubber Pads for Paving and Decking - Wallbarn

If your construction project is facing problems due to a restricted height threshold but still needs to raise paving or decking to a level which offers sufficient drainage, Wallbarn’s introduction of a new rubber pad for paving could offer the ideal solution.
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Green Roofs the subject of events program at QU Department of Architecture and Urban Planning - Zawya

The event is a collaboration between the department, the Embassy of Switzerland in Qatar, and Zurich University of Applied
https://www.zawya.com/story/Green_Roofs_the_subject_of_events_program_at_QU_Department_of_Architecture_and_Urban_Planning-ZAWYA20150401134020/

Getting The Most Out Of A Green Roof

It was not too long ago that the concept of the green roof was not as well known as it is now. However, with the movement towards efficiency and a more environmentally friendly world is making them popular even in cities. However green roofs have long been a practice with a variety of villages and homes, and it s a practice that is strongly gaining popularity. How Much Do You Already Know? First of all, you need to know what a green roof is. A green roof (sometimes also referred to as a living roof) is a roof of a building that has living vegetation on it, usually planted above some type of waterproofing. This can be grass, mould, ivy, or even plants and flowers. There are a variety of ways to make sure to get the most out of a green roof, and a variety of reasons so many building owners are looking to put one in. One of the best ways to get the most out of a green roof is to go with a design that covers the entire roof. When done properly with a fully waterproof membrane, a green roo
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Flood Defences Facing Shortfall

A recent story in the Guardian highlighted an alarming fact – ‘England’s flood defence funding faces £600m shortfall, MPs warn’.
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Green roofs or solar panels to crown all new buildings in France

France has passed a new law making it mandatory for the rooftops of all new buildings in its commercial zones to be partially covered in plants or solar panels.
http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/green-roofs-or-solar-panels-to-crown-all-new-build

Green Roof Systems – Information and Benefits - Wallbarn

Green roof systems are really roof top gardens, a layer of vegetation growing up on the roof.
http://www.wallbarn.com/green-roof-systems-information-benefits/

Green boost to Qatar rooftops

Qatar University and Swiss Embassy, in collaboration with Zurich University of AppliedSciences...
http://www.gulf-times.com/culture/238/details/432754/green-boost-to-qatar-rooftops

What Are The Benefits Of Sustainable Building Materials? - Wallbarn

Concern for the environment and for sustainability has dramatically increased in recent decades.
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Why Sustainable Urban Drainage Is Important For The Environment

One of the biggest problems with modern human civilization is that over time we ve tended to pave over and build on a lot of the surface area of the earth. This is especially troublesome in highly populated areas like cities were nearly 100% of the ground is completely covered with concrete and buildings. What this can lead to is enormous amounts of water that have no place to go, it can t soak into the ground, so it floods and creates rushing torrents of water headed towards our streams and rivers. Nature s way of dealing with excess water is to allow as much of it as possible to soak into the ground right where it lands, and the soil acts as a giant filter, where billions of algae, bacteria, fungi and other small plants and animals thrive by using the water to live on and in. After  years in the ground, the water eventually filters on down to the river and back to the ocean. Let s examine some ways where humans can learn from mother nature when it comes to sustainable urban draina
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Building a green roof for your home

Thinking about going green? Here's everything you need to know about creating a green roof for your home
http://www.housetohome.co.uk/garden/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-creating-a-green-roof_532669.html

A Look At Eco Green Roofs And Their Benefits - Wallbarn

Modern architecture has gone green! Many if not all, of the architectural designs being drawn in this modern error have considerations of energy efficiency and reduced emissions of greenhouse gasses.
http://www.wallbarn.com/look-eco-green-roofs-benefits/

Green Roof with High-Density Vegetation Acts as Passive Cooling System

Walla Walla’s first living rooftop on a commercial building — a 10,000-square-foot blanket of succulents installed in 2012 and designed for conservancy, efficiency and beauty — will be featured at the Green Roofs and Walls of the World Virtual Summit in April.
http://livingarchitecturemonitor.com/index.php/news/allnews/515-green-roof-with-high-density-vegetation-acts-as-passive-cooling-system

Getting On Board With Green Roof Technology - Wallbarn

While a traditional roof is designed to keep water off and heat away, green roof technology is designed to do exactly the opposite. A green roof, or eco-roof, is intended to hold a certain amount of water. Why though?
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How New York's Javits Center went from bird killer to avian hotspot | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Thanks in part to a new vegetated roof, the country's busiest convention center is slowly making amends with the winged locals.
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/how-new-yorks-javits-center-went-from-bird-killer-to-avian-hotspot

What Exactly Is A Living Roof?

In the recent years, you have probably heard of the term ‘green roof’ or ‘living roof’ and probably wondered what it refers. Well, a living roof is a roof covered in grasses, flowers, turf, and sometimes even trees and shrubs. A Storied History In many parts of the world living room have been part of home building for thousands of years. Societies such as the Babylonians, Norse and even early European pioneers in Canada have used green roofs for thousands of years. The historical living roofs main purpose was to provide insulation. Modern living roof however provide both insulation as well as a way of building more environmentally friendly homes. The current version of the living roof has its roots in 1970s Germany. There, architects there were having trouble creating and maintaining strong roofing against strong wind and rainstorms, the country faced. One of the proposed solutions was the installation of green roofs whereby the plants roots and soil would absorb the excess ra
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Green Roof Benefits: What You Need To Know - Wallbarn

Check out some of the main green roof benefits
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Marianas Variety - Turn a roof into a garden

With the summer months on the way and the high cost of utilities, this could be a good time to consider a rooftop garden for your home or office.
http://www.mvariety.com/special-features/home-garden/74870-turn-a-roof-into-a-garden

Green Roof Design Considerations - Wallbarn

When you start to think about green roof design there are a few things which you need to take into account.
http://www.wallbarn.com/green-roof-design-considerations/

We Are Recruiting

Would you like to join the Wallbarn team? We are actively seeking to add an office based sales executive and also a field sales manager based in the north of the country, handling northern accounts, to the Wallbarn team. If you are looking for an exciting role within a growing company, please contact us for further details. E-mail recruitment@wallbarn.com with your CV and a covering letter. The post We Are Recruiting appeared first on Wallbarn.
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These People Have the Right Idea On Sustainable Energy

Imagine every roof in the world covered in plants or solar panels and you never have to worry about your electric bills being too much.
http://bluenationreview.com/france-right-idea-sustainable-energy/

The Role Of Water Attenuation In Green Roofs - Wallbarn

The construction industry is constantly evolving to take advantage of new technologies and meet new building requirements.
http://www.wallbarn.com/the-role-of-water-attenuation-in-green-roofs/

Understanding The Importance of the UK Forest Stewardship Council

The UK Forest Stewardship Council, is an international organization, non-governmental in nature, whose mission is dedicated to promoting responsible management plans for the world s forests. The FSC looks at ways of spreading healthy and sustainable practices across the world that allow for the jobs and the needed resources to be produced. This can be done without the destruction of protected forests and while encouraging practices like replanting and selective harvesting that allows the world s ecosystems to remain healthier. The council is based out of the UK, and their approach is very specific. Any plans or actions they take need to be: Environmentally friendly Socially beneficial to those in the area Economically viable to all involved Tackling Issues Tackling these issues with all three of these standards helps make their programs and support longer lasting since they care about indigenous people, about citizens who need jobs and a better way of life, and the environment. By tac
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Green Building Elements | From brick and mortar shops to city planning, we cover sustainable trends in construction, renovation, and more.

Using the right materials is one step in ensuring good indoor air quality and a healthy home. It also takes a range of building science-based strategies.
http://greenbuildingelements.com/2015/04/01/9-keys-to-building-a-healthy-home/

Green Homes – Sustainability in Building - Wallbarn

Sustainability in building is the new concept in the construction of buildings. The concept is based upon on designing and creation of new structures and the remodelling or renovation of existing ones using environmentally friendly approaches.
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Aquaten Plus Water Attenuation Fabric | Wallbarn

AQUATEN PLUS™ will shortly be rolled out as a stand-alone product for use on hard landscaping.
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Aquaten Plus Water Attenuation Fabric | Wallbarn

By taking so much rainwater out of the drainage system around hard surface areas within high density urban areas, AQUATEN PLUS™ will become a major part in urban flood protection and prevention in the future and become a “must have” for all masterplanners.
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Aquaten Plus Water Attenuation Fabric | Wallbarn

AQUATEN PLUS™ has the capacity to hold three days’ worth of average rainfall.
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Green Homes – Sustainability in Building

Sustainability in building is the new concept in the construction of buildings. The concept is based upon on designing and creation of new structures and the remodelling or renovation of existing ones using environmentally friendly approaches. Focus on Sustainability The result of focusing on sustainability throughout the construction of building is the how modern families can enjoy the comforts offered by green homes. Green homes are designed and put up using renewable materials coupled with use of alternative energy strategies. The approach focuses on the maximization of available resources while observing conversion and conservation, quality, and effective utilization. The maintenance and use of such buildings or homes are, in the long run, far simpler and easier, and with a smaller carbon footprint on the environment. Eco-Friendly Structures Sustainable buildings are the fruits of sustainable architecture, which focuses on maximizing the use of the available resources to achieve a
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