Overview of Case Studies

Unitec

Waitakere Civic Building 

Waitakere City Council’s original vision for the development of the green roof was to demonstrate the range of sustainable benefits of green roof technology. To create a green roof which is specific to the New Zealand situation, and at least in part, reflective of plant species found in the Waitakere environment.  Read more... 

Buckleton Beach Garage

Planted living wall modular gabion system used. Planting directly into panels before installation. Automated irrigation and nutrition.  Read more...

The Private Sleepout

Semi Intensive / Intensive green roof planted in residential development.  Contract was a design & build green roof installation.  Read more... 

Greenroofs

Remarkables Primary School

The first school in New Zealand to have a green roof.  Read more...

NZI Centre

The building is hoping to achieve a 5 star Green Star rating for sustainable design from the NZGBC – the green roof will achieve points under the Green Star NZ certification process. Read more...

Pipitea Plaza, Wellington

The Pipitea Plaza is one of Greenroofs Ltd more recent installations. Spread across three levels, each level is looked down onto by staff within the building. Planted using a colourful mixture of sedum, succulents and grasses and interspersed with areas of Otaki pebbles and Riwaka Gold, the roof is designed to please the eye. Read more... 

Nuralite

The Parc

The objective was to create common amenity space in an inner city environment while enabling the residents to park their cars securely.  The Green Roof concept worked so well it became the unique marketing feature of the development. 
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Oakridge Resort

Planted with suitable local plants that are drought and wind tolerant. A regular soil compost mix was laid of the drainage element. Stone where laid on top of the soil to minimize weed growth. Read more...

Natural Habitats

The Department Store's Stephen Marr Salon 

Planted living wall modular gabion system used.  Planting directly into panels before installation – 3 month establishment phase until full coverage.  Automated irrigation and nutrition. Read more... 

Stormwater360

Mt Difficulty Boutique Vineyard

Central Otago Living Roof installed on Mt Difficulty Wine's new coolstore with benefits including temperature control, waste water treatment and enjoyment by the restaurant and tasting customers. Read more...