The modern company headquarters of the family business, Farming Agrícola, which is involved in the agricultural sector, is proof of its innovative strength in all respects. Located on a 32 Ha site, with approx. 1000 m² of planted roof area, […]
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Furniture factory in the Norwegian woods
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Yet again, thinking outside the box has produced a new reality the like of which has never been seen before. Visionary architects, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), are no strangers to this. BIG has designed the most environmentally friendly and […]
Relaxation in verdant surrounds, row for row
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The Greek island of Zakynthos is characterised by rich vegetation, which enables the Olea All Suite Hotel and its 7170 m² to blend easily and naturally into the hilly landscape. The reason is that the roofs on all of the […]
Green roofing: the topic for the future!
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People need sound ecosystems to live in. The catastrophic flooding that occurred in Germany in the summer of 2021 is one of the most painful experiences that will accelerate a change in attitude among policy makers and within society. And, […]
Is this roof garden a luxury?
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Relaxing on a lounger, bathing in the pool with a 360° panoramic view of Amsterdam or simply having a cool drink at the bar? The exclusive design of the roof garden at Soho House Amsterdam provides 900 m² of luxury […]
Roland Appl says goodbye to the green roof market
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For more than three decades, our Technical Director Roland Appl has been responsible for the development and functionality of the products and systems of ZinCo GmbH. During this time, manifold issues have arisen. He has always actively faced these challenges […]
Parisian roof terrace at the Pavillon d’Armenonville
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The Pavillon d’Armenonville in Paris offers an exceptional and prestigious backdrop for corporate and private events. The architecturally appealing building hosts guests in six lounges and in a stylish 515 m² roof garden. A host of different vegetables, herbs and […]
A lawn for sunbathing in the centre of Lünen
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A lawn for playing and sunbathing in the centre of the town and on a rooftop too. How is that done? As part of the conversion to a modern residential and commercial property, the former Hertie department store was given […]
New Elefeet “on track for success”
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Pedestals are perfect for roof walkway and terrace floorings. The reason is that roofs often do not have the load-bearing capacity to carry the weight of the base layer, the bedding material and the flooring, and the material is also […]
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION (EPD) for ZinCo Green Roof Systems
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The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) has been created as an instrument which reliably shows the environmental impact of construction products throughout their complete life cycle and describes their functional and technical properties. Transparent environmental information has always been of major […]