French Green Roofs

Green roof growing medium is composed of mineral aggregates and only a small amount of organic material.

French green roofs.

In 2015 the french government passed a law mandating that all new commercial roofs must be covered with either. And more to the point what do we think will be its impact in the long term. The law approved by parliament was more limited in scope than initial calls by french environmental activists to make green roofs that cover the entire surface mandatory on all new buildings. France keeps making green headlines lately the eiffel tower s wind turbines the tree shaped wind turbines being installed in paris and now an exciting new law that is sure to have a huge environmental impact in urban centers.

But what does the law actually say. The french biodiversity law went through on august 8th although the guardian originally suggested it had become law back in 2015. Green roofs are sprouting up more and more on buildings around the world from private residences and schools to cultural institutions and businesses. It should also be light weight resistant to decomposition and compression and physically and chemically stable.

The french law biodiversity act and green roof statement. It should have good consistent drainage and aeration with a structure that enables it to hold water. The new french law that includes a mandate for green roofs and solar roofs has finally been passed. France passes green rooftop law.

Mistakenly reported on march 20th 2015 the apparent law made waves across twittersphere for nearly 12 months. French architect jean philippe pargade. Hence our opening statement simply put the mansard roof also known as the french roof or curb roof is a hybrid between a gambrel roof and a hip roof makes sense doesn t it. Every new commercial building in france must meet a new building requirement.

There s a reason for the massive increase in french green roofing and urban farming. The roof must be at least partially covered in either solar panels or plants.