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Green roof case study - Royal Bank of Scotland Alumasc Exteriors Building Products

Case Study - Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh

Client

Royal Bank of Scotland

Architect

RWHL Partnership

Main Contractor

MACE

Alumasc Approved Specialist Sub-Contractor

Scottish Roofing Services

Type of Development

Commercial

Reason for Green Roof

The Client wanted a roof that would be green all year round, however an alternative solution was proposed due to weight constrictions, the need for minimal maintenance and lack of irrigation that were characteristics of the project application. After extensive consultation with the building’s designers and a visit to the ZinCo Green Roofing HQ in Germany, a revised design was put forward that required minimum maintenance, but in turn remained as colourful and green as possible for the majority of the year.

Type of Roof

Extensive Green Roof

Size of Green Roof

1500m2

Build up of Roof

The system comprising a drainage layer, sedum mat substrate, sedum mats and plug plants was chosen to provide a visually striking extensive green roof, with strong ecological benefits.

Comments

Completion Date

2005