Green Infrastructure Rooftop Design

Greening our Cities

The Brief

Green the roofs on a city council-owned property as a part of their green infrastructure initiative. The below contributed to a feasibility study with Bridgman & Bridgman.

Plan view of a series of green roofs supporting Green Infrastructure

Design Response

Green walls, space for community food growing, wildflower meadows, and a biodiverse roof to support a range of ecosystems.

  • Adapted for climate change - absorbing water to reduce flooding, providing summer cooling and accommodating wildlife.  Planted areas lock-up carbon.

  • Healthy - helping our physical and mental health by absorbing pollution, providing clean air, potentially food and space to socialise, learn new skills and have contact with nature. 

  • Biodiverse - supporting a wide variety of native species providing shelter and food and strengthening 

    existing green corridors. 

  • Smart and Sustainable - techniques and technologies are low maintenance and designed with resource reduction in mind.  

  • Multifunctional - making use of available resources with maximum impact.

Green Infrastructure Principles

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