Comments on Green roofs already sold in a box: why not at IKEA? Green roofs Movable Type 2009-02-19T07:53:17Z Sloane Designs http://www.myurbangardendecoguide.com/ tag:typepad.com,2003:http://www.myurbangardendecoguide.com/2009/02/green-roofs-already-in-a-box-why-not-at-ikea/comments/atom.xml/ tree commented on 'Green roofs already sold in a box: why not at IKEA?' tag:typepad.com,2003:283 2009-12-21T04:17:57Z 2009-12-21T04:17:57Z tree http://www.myurbangardendecoguide.com/2009/02/green-roofs-already-in-a-box-why-not-at-ikea.html#comment-283 "The practice has recently resurfaced but in a limited way as only those able to hire talent could afford it because installation was so tricky. " Sorry, but this is quite not true : green roofs are coming big, with cities incorporating them more and more in their development plans, and giving incentives. The total areas of green roofs planted within these past few years is HUGE, especially in Europe. Now, if you want to make your own, it is not that expensive that only the rich can afford, especially when you consider that the green roof will help your roof waterproofing last 30-50 yrs instead of 10-20, and that you will save a lot on your energy bill. Not even mentioning an increased quality of life . . . "The practice has recently resurfaced but in a limited way as only those able to hire talent could afford it because installation was so tricky. " Sorry, but this is quite not true : green roofs are coming big, with cities incorporating them more and more in their development plans, and giving incentives. The total areas of green roofs planted within these past few years is HUGE, especially in Europe. Now, if you want to make your own, it is not that expensive that only the rich can afford, especially when you consider that the green roof will help your roof waterproofing last 30-50 yrs instead of 10-20, and that you will save a lot on your energy bill. Not even mentioning an increased quality of life . . .