Roof Top Garden Design for Your Building
March 29, 2011 | In: Designs, Interior And Exterior
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Have you ever heard of a roof top garden? This is the popular theme on the ongoing green revolution. Some people may have very limited space to grow some greens in their property. This is especially true when we are talking about commercial building in a densely populate city. Thus, the idea pops up, why having turning the roof top into a garden?
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By saying a garden, we certainly not refer to plant some plants in pots. Instead, think about the ordinary garden where you usually go to enjoy a bit of fresh air on a much smaller scale. Depending on the construction/ the strength of your roof, you can also plant some trees in your roof top garden.
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Some considerations should be made before you can start your roof top garden. First, is to calculate the strength of your roof. Second, based on the calculation you can then determine the coverage/ the dimension and the design of your garden. Third, when determining the coverage and the design, start to think about the maintenance as well. Of course, never forget to calculate the budget 
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What are some benefits of having a roof top garden anyway? Well, to start with you will have some space to enjoy some fresh air. You can also enjoy use the roof top to gather inspiration or as a place to go to if you need a change from your cubicle. Stressed out after a meeting or on a tight deadline? Go to the roof top garden and chill. All of these within some floors away!
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A roof top garden will also lower down the temperature of the building. Compared to a bare concrete floor, roof top garden will be able to provide some shade into the roof. As a result, the general temperature of the building, especially the floor directly below the garden will be cooler. You don’t have to set the air conditioner into maximum and waste more electricity!
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As a part of the green initiatives, there is a fair chance that having a roof top garden will be substantial in reducing green house effect. This is done as the plantation grown in the roof top garden will take on the pollutant gases from the vehicles and turn them into oxygen. Greener and fresher with the roof top garden.
