West Palm Beach Rooftops | WPB Downtown Action Committee

More green rooftops will be sprouting in West Palm Beach.
http://therealdeal.com/miami/2015/12/24/west-palm-beach-going-green-on-rooftop-parking-decks/

Mayoral focus required on green infrastructure | Horticulture Week

Mayoral focus required on green infrastructure - from Horticulture Week
http://www.hortweek.com/mayoral-focus-required-green-infrastructure/landscape/article/1378196

Enhancing Structural Integrity - Wallbarn

Wallbarn specialise in supplying products that help to give high quality structural protection to your property.
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EasyClick installation demonstration

EasyClick installation demonstration
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EasyChange Being Installed

EasyChange Being Installed
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City of Melbourne wants green roofs, but will they get their wish?

A City of Melbourne project to encourage green and solar roofs has been met with scepticism by some.
http://architectureau.com/articles/melbourne-rooftop-project/

Combating The Shortfall in the UK's Flood Defences - Wallbarn

A story several months ago in the Guardian highlighted an alarming factm yet seemingly recurring fact – ‘England’s flood defence funding faces £600m shortfall, MPs warn’.
http://www.wallbarn.com/combating-the-shortfall-in-the-uks-flood-defences/

A Look At Eco Green Roofs And Their Benefits

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. Different elements have been used to produce the effect of energy efficiency in an effort to make our cities and by extension the whole world green and a better place to live in. There are many architectural elements and designs used today. In this regard, eco green roofs have are one of the most popular architectural design elements that are being employed in many parts of the world to make our living quotas attain better living  standards. Though eco green roofs have been in existence for a long time, their use in modern architecture has experienced a surge of interest and installation. They are popular in both commercial and residential properties as their installment is not necessarily dependant on the size of the building. Types Of Eco Green Roofs There are three designs that are in
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Preventing Future Landslips - Wallbarn

As many areas of Britain continues to be ravaged by the appalling weather, the implementation of geotextile fabrics could help to significantly reduce some of the ramifications of excess rainfall and storm water such as landslides.
http://www.wallbarn.com/preventing-future-landslips/

Why Protecto Drain is Revolutionising Vertical Plane Drainage - Wallbarn

Protecto Drain G8 is ideal for use in conjunction with subterranean applications and foundation walls where a greater degree of drainage and protection is required on the vertical plane.
http://www.wallbarn.com/protecto-drain-revolutionising-vertical-plane-drainage/

How Important is Effective Foundation Waterproofing? - Wallbarn

Leaking foundations can potentially be catastrophic and can endanger the entire structure of a property. To help ensure that this never happens to you, Wallbarn supply a range of highly effective foundation waterproofing products.
http://www.wallbarn.com/important-effective-foundation-waterproofing/

Making Landscapes More Flood Resilient - Wallbarn

A wonderful exhibition has put forward a persuasive argument that a ‘landscape first’ approach to urban development, via innovative water management, could offer an effective solution designed to make our cities more resilient to flooding.
http://www.wallbarn.com/making-landscapes-flood-resilient/

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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iDecking Revolution - Domotex 2016

iDecking Revolution - Domotex 2016
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRsSSRqSP00

Green workplace: cooped up workers hit the (green) roof

A green wave of rooftop veggie patches, chicken coops and beehives is taking root across Australia’s largest commercial buildings as more businesses chase the health and productivity benefits of a green workplace.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/green-workplace-cooped-up-workers-hit-the-green-roof/news-story/07c13f0bdf225ad0a60268666dfb779e

The 'World's Largest Green Roof' Is Coming to California, Courtesy of Rafael Viñoly - Flipped - Curbed National

Starchitect Rafael Viñoly has designed a green roof for a mixed-use project in Silicon Valley that's so big, it just looks like The Outdoors. In fact, in some of...
http://curbed.com/archives/2015/09/09/hills-vallco-rafael-vinoly-worlds-biggest-green-roof.php

The Many Benefits Of Green Roofs In The City

If you are concerned about the impact of your property on the local environment, there are many things that you can do around your home to reduce your carbon footprint and lead a more sustainable lifestyle. For example, the installation of a green roof on your home offers many environmental benefits, as well as making your home more energy-efficient. What exactly is a green roof? Simply put, it involves growing vegetation on the roof of your property, rather than just having shingles or tile. Actually growing plants on your house without damaging the structure or killing the plants requires some effort, but the basic idea is simple. Once a green roof is in place, you will experience many benefits from its presence. A simple benefit is simply the aesthetic appeal. Having green plants growing on your roof can be a lot more attractive than dull, gray tiles. It certainly will give your home a unique appearance that will make it stand out in contrast to your neighbours. Waste Reduction A g
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Transform Your Garden With Our Timber Decking Tiles! - Wallbarn

Is the winter weather getting you down? Turn your thoughts to the long summer evenings and spending time entertaining friends in your garden.
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A Great Example of TD Decking Supports at Work

We recently supplied TD decking supports for a project called Commodity Quay in St Katherine’s Docks near Tower Bridge. Re-Waterproofing Refurbishment Project There were already existing paving and decking in place on the podium deck and our client was looking for the ideal way to match the levels up perfectly and this completed project offers a great example of just how the pedestals can be installed onto an existing deck for a re-waterproofing refurbishment project. Because the contractors were able to twist the adjustable stems whilst the timber joists were in place, they were able to get the correct levels easily. The client used very large timber joists, 6 x 2’, but these fitted onto the headpieces without issue. Some of the photos below highlight how that insulation was able to be cut to fit between the cross-joist fixings. The decking pedestals were situated so that water pipes, metal drainage outlets and other services were covered, whilst not interrupting the drainage of
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Green Homes – Sustainability in Building - Wallbarn

Sustainability in building is the new concept in the construction of buildings.
http://www.wallbarn.com/green-homes-sustainability-in-building/

How Do Green Roofs Help the Environment?

Here is a rundown of a handful of the more prominent advantages which green roofs bring to the environment and to us as a species.
http://www.envirotech-online.com/news/environmental-laboratory/7/breaking_news/how_do_green_roofs_help_the_environment/36358/

Green Roofs are Gaining Ground

A recent report in the Architects Journal shone a spotlight on the gathering of a number of green roof experts in Istanbul to share best practices. Leading the Way The International Green Roof Association (IGRA) recently organised a congress in Istanbul with the objective of promoting good practice and technical expertise whilst benchmarking excellence in green roof design. Attended by over 400 people, the April event attracted experts in landscape, engineering and architecture, all focused on examining where the science of green roof provision is now and could be in the years ahead. Cities like Basel and Stuttgart lead the way on green roofs through a careful combination of mandatory requirements and subsidies. Regulation & Policy The most important factor is regulation and policy. It’s all well and good for UK urban ecologist Dusty Gedge to speculate that ‘there’s 24 times the size of Richmond Park in flat roofs in London, which could be green tomorrow’; but how does one ac
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Rafael Viñoly plans world's largest green roof for Silicon Valley

Rafael Viñoly has unveiled plans to convert a shopping centre in Silicon Valley into a vast development featuring the world's largest roof garden
http://www.dezeen.com/2015/09/09/rafael-vinoly-reveals-plans-largest-green-roof-in-world-silicon-valley-cupertino-california/

Green roofs are slowly gaining ground | News | Architects Journal

Green roof experts gathered in Istanbul recently to share best practice, Peter Sheard reports
http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/green-roofs-are-slowly-gaining-ground/8685583.article

Midhurst fair raises awareness of flooding - Midhurst and Petworth Observer

IT was one of the worst winters in living memory for flooding across the Midhurst and Petworth area.
http://www.midhurstandpetworth.co.uk/news/midhurst-fair-raises-awareness-of-flooding-1-7052771

Urban climate-proofing design competition winners announced | Horticulture Week

Urban climate-proofing design competition winners announced - from Horticulture Week
http://www.hortweek.com/urban-climate-proofing-design-competition-winners-announced/landscape/article/1369199

No fear of heights with these plants on green roofs - The Boston Globe

Planting a roof with vegetation is an old practice. Ed Snodgrass, who grows roof plants at his farm near Street, Md.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/real-estate/2015/10/10/fear-heights-with-these-plants/4hgWpPKrE7gMqDvkFLcn2M/story.html

Green roofs to counter climate change in India | Skymet Weather

Living roofs on top of these structures will help the cause of climate change and will give back individual benefits as well. Green roofs also helps tackle certain issues related to surface water management and help control flooding too.
http://www.skymetweather.com/content/climate-change/green-roofs-to-counter-climate-change-in-india/

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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