Green Roof Canopies From Streetspace Group

Bespoke Green Roof Canopy – 3m x 7.5m – SW Timber Structure – Sedum / Wildflower Green Roof

Canopy type structures are ideally suited to support green roof systems, with the lower height and uncomplicated build, reducing construction and maintenance costs. Entrance canopies, classroom canopies, covered walkways and outdoor dining structures often have a significant visual impact and a green roof can help the canopy blend in, improving views from surrounding buildings and creating better environments with the introduction of biophilic design.

Green roof structures introduce valuable pockets of diversity with hundreds of plant and wildlife species can be established in a few square metres, reproducing varied ecosystems in areas where the habitat has been eroded by urbanisation.

Extensive green roofs have been found to reduce water run-off by up to 90%, depending on season and the prevailing ambient temperatures. The plants and soil retain a significant proportion of the rainwater, much of which is then released back into the atmosphere gradually through evapotranspiration. Peak flow from green roofs during storm conditions is also reduced as the rainwater filters slowly through the growing media and filter layers, mitigating the pressure on local surface water drainage systems.

There are two types of green roof specified on Streetspace canopy structures and these are sedum only or sedum and wildflower. Both are lightweight systems with a steel decking liner, EPDM membrane liner, composite drainage reservoir mat, the growing substrate and finally the pre-planted mat. The sedum only type used a mineral wool substrate, and a mixed sedum turf while the sedum and wildflower requires a greater depth of growing medium to support the wildflower species.

Green roof specification is well proven on Streetspace canopy design with supporting structure, eaves detail and rainwater systems manufactured to provide a consistent, architectural aesthetic. Timber clad, galvanised or colour powder coated finishes are available.

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Design Features

CO2 Reduction

Green roofs help to reduce the amount of CO2 in the air, with 1m2 of green roof able to absorb 5 kg of CO2 annually.
Ease of Specification

A large range of formats, sizes and layouts enable green roof cycle stores to be fitted into any available space.
Cleaner Air

Plants help combat the effects of pollution, absorbing noise, trapping dust, and breaking down many gaseous pollutants.
Increased Biodiversity

Green roofs can provide a habitat for various species and help restore the ecological cycle disrupted by urban infrastructure.
Biophilic Design

Green roofs help connect building occupants more closely to nature, creating a more productive and healthy built environment for people.
Sustainable Construction

Specifying green roof external stores can be used to help new development secure additional BREEAM or Sustainable Housing Code value.