About Green Roofs

Green roofs have many benefits, including reducing the urban heat island effect, improving thermal efficiency in buildings, reducing rainwater run-off by up to 60%, and increasing biodiversity.

An excellent DIY guide to small scale green roofs is available from greenrooftraining.com.

See also the Rain Gardens at Schools and Show Gardens sections for ideas on how to include a green roof in even the smallest of projects.

The UK GRO Green Roof Code from LivingRoofs.org. Up to date guidance for anyone who is designing, specifying, installing or maintaining a green roof.

See some of Wendy Allen’s green roofs featured in this excellent book Small Green Roofs by Nigel Dunnett, Dusty Gedge, John Little and Edmund C. Snodgrass. A great resource for all aspiring green roofers.

A small roof terrace using Lindum Wildflower Turf in London.