Landscape and Urban Design Issue 45 2020 | Página 26

Foliage absorbs
the suns energy
making the area
cooler
Slots to allow
trees & shrubs to
be anchored in
any location
Allows air to
flow and surface
water to drain
underneath cells
Suitable for
green roofs
and all planting
situations
Promotes strong
root development
with suitable
geotextile
MAXIMISE THE BENEFITS OF YOUR
GREEN ROOF OR URBAN PLANTING WITH
THE NEW PLATIPUS G-ROOF ® SYSTEM
With urban areas continuing to grow around the world, the need to utilise the green spaces available is at
an all-time high. The use of green roofs and urban planters have become one of the established solutions
for maximising these green spaces and enjoying the ecological benefits they provide.
Plants and trees improve their
local microclimate by absorbing
energy through a process known as
evapotranspiration which will make the
area cooler. This bio layer will also act
as thermal insulation for green roofs
during the colder months keeping the
interior warmer.
Any roof garden or urban planting
will improve the biodiversity of the
environment by attracting birds,
butterflies, insects and bees. Due
to green roofs foliage refracting and
reflecting sound, it will improve the
sound insulation of the building. Foliage
will also enhance the surrounding air
quality by increasing the oxygen levels
and reducing the nitrogen dioxide and
particulate matter.
The biggest benefit is what it can do
for the people using it. The ability
to find a peaceful spot, to enjoy the
biodiversity and to relax, will improve
the effectiveness and efficiency of those
using the space. Platipus has designed
G-ROOF ® , a modular structural and
drainage system using recyclable
plastics, to support the development of
these urban areas.
G-ROOF is a lightweight and easy to
assemble system that works ideally
with intensive roof gardens and planting
areas where the green space can be
maximised to include trees and larger
shrubs. These trees can be anchored
directly to the G-ROOF using standard
Platipus Tree Anchoring Systems and
the incredible vertical load capacity of
the G-ROOF supports the additional
weight associated with intensive
gardens.
Green roofs and urban planting areas
are often exposed to the elements so
the ability to retain water and assist
with stormwater management is
important. G-ROOF assists with the
first interception of storm rain because
it has large integrated cups for water
retention. The G-ROOF’s ability to
retain stormwater will ensure that your
green roof or urban planting becomes
a successful source control mechanism
by alleviating water pressure on
congested urban environments.
Aside from stormwater management,
where water is scarce, the ability for
G-ROOF to provide valuable water
storage will ensure that the planted
vegetation has better chance of thriving.
Where your design requires planting
areas to be built up, G-ROOF can be
constructed quickly by stacking and
rotating cells 90° to give you a solution
that retains water, allows drainage and
provides support at the same time.
G-ROOF System is a new and exciting
innovation that will add simplicity and
value to any future roof garden or urban
planting project.
To find out more about G-ROOF
and the complete range of Platipus
Landscape Solutions visit
www.platipus-anchors.com,
call [phone] or email
[e-mail]
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