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Green Roof systems – Types, Features and Advantages

Vinod Gopinath

Green roofs or Eco roofs have become the latest design trend in almost all buildings. A green roof, also known as a living roof, is a building’s roof that is covered in vegetation and a growing medium. This is because of its wide variety of benefits ranging from energy conservation to carbon sequestration.

Architectural Finishes, Insulation

Thermal Bridging in Buildings – Types, causes and effects

Vinod Gopinath

Thermal bridging can have a major impact on a dwelling’s overall thermal efficiency, even in very well-insulated homes. According to recent studies, thermal bridging has been found to be responsible for up to 30% of a home’s heat loss.