Blackdown Green Roof chosen for Barratt Homes

Blackdown Horticultural Consultants has created a green rooftop haven for the residents of Barratt Homes' development at The Zone in Bristol.

Situated in Temple Quay, The Zone is a development of contemporary apartments that received The Daily Telegraph's Your New Home Award for Best City Development.

Blackdown created a green roof as part of a flagship construction model from Barratt, providing modern city living through sustainable building methods.

Blackdown installed the intensive planting system of mixed shrubs and herbaceous perennials to raised bed areas constructed from recycled sleepers and ornamental arbour plant supports.

The intensive shrubs provide a mixture of deciduous and evergreen species to provide colour throughout the year, assisting with rainwater run-off and providing natural insulation for the building.

Blackdown green roofs vary from extensive and bio-diverse types.

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