Green roof
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King's College

A Sedum green roof in the heart of London

Location

London

Category

Universities & schools

Year

2014

System

Modular
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Sedum green roof

Working with the education sector always feels rewarding - every project helps create healthier, more inspiring spaces for students to learn in. When King's College in the heart of London was rebuilding, the architect specified a green roof, and Viritopia was chosen as delivery partner.

Products used

  • Sedum GrufeKit
  • Scottish pebbles

About

Limited access to the roof made a modular green roof system the ideal solution. The modules were easy to carry, easy to install, and needed no irrigation - making them easy to maintain, too.

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