Green Roof Cuts Heat in Sunny Andalusia

In sunny Isla Cristina, Huelva in the South of Spain, this fresh green roof is installed on top of a public building. The installation of the green roof is executed with 200 m² Sempergreen Sedummix blankets by Spanish company Sinhume.

Multifunctional surface

Every part of the roof contributes. Rainwater is buffered and nature is given room to grow.

Climate adaptive design

The roof stores water during heavy rainfall and helps cool the surroundings during summer heat.

Biodiversity in the built environment

A diverse planting plan attracts pollinators, birds and native insects. This turns the roof into a thriving ecosystem.

Green roof offers pleasant indoor climate

The client specifically opted for a green roof because of its capacity to reduce indoor temperature. The Sedum plants absorb sunlight, of which 50% is absorbed and 30% is reflected. This eco-friendly solution helps to create a cooler and more pleasant indoor climate, thanks to this high thermal insulation capacity. It also means that the air conditioning has to work less hard, which in turn leads to energy savings.

Sedum roof ideal for warm climates

Isla Cristina, located in Huelva, Andalucia, is one of the hottest areas of Spain. A Sedum roof is ideal for such a hot climate. Many Sedum species originate from around the Mediterranean. Thanks to its natural properties, Sedum requires little maintenance in a green roof: it requires little (rain)water and nutrients which makes this plant ideal for dry and/or cold areas where water can be scarce.

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