I’m not good with greens, but I always smile when I stumble across a new idea that helps us non-green thumb guys.
Designer Kyoungho Ha came up with this roof enhancement idea. The Natural Protector is a modular pots system that can be installed on a roof top and combined just like a puzzle. Each pot opens up on all four sides to form a waterproof layout-base for growing plants.
In summer, the plants on the roof gardens lower the building's temperature, while in winter they keep the structure warm. This system is an energy saver and also helps the environment.
I like it! It’s simple and green.
Flower-Top Architecture
The Natural Protector is an Eco Roof Made of Pots
Trend Themes
1. Modular Roof Pots - A trend in architecture where modular pots are installed on rooftops to create waterproof layouts and facilitate plant growth.
2. Green Roof Gardens - A trend in sustainable building design that incorporates rooftop gardens to lower building temperatures in summer and provide insulation in winter.
3. Energy-efficient Building Solutions - A trend towards the integration of environmentally friendly systems, such as natural roof gardens, to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate modular pot systems on rooftops to enhance building efficiency and sustainability.
2. Green Building - The green building industry can capitalize on the trend of using rooftop gardens to offer energy-saving solutions for both residential and commercial buildings.
3. Urban Farming - The urban farming industry can leverage the trend of modular roof pots to create vertical gardens on rooftops and maximize limited urban space for agriculture.