Increasing the presence of permeable surface areas is essential in today’s urban landscapes for enhancing the quality of medium density and apartment living. One of the best ways to achieve this, is through roof gardens, which provide numerous environmental and social benefits — if the right systems are specified.

With urban populations growing and high-density living becoming more common, the demand for smart, eco-friendly urban design is on the rise. With land area decreasing and yard space at an all-time premium, roof gardens provide an ideal solution by transforming once redundant rooftop spaces into green, tranquil sanctuaries. These gardens not only enhance stormwater management while providing sound and thermal insulation, but they also improve the liveability of residences, offering homeowners that much-needed connection to nature in densely populated areas. These outdoor spaces on-top a roof can provide communal outdoor spaces for relaxation, socialising, and even urban gardening — effectively replacing the traditional backyard with a lush, elevated alternative. This also aligns with the growing movement toward eco-conscious architecture, where buildings are designed to replace soulless, impermeable surfaces with natural ones.

Utilising the building's ‘5th wall’ doesn’t necessarily just mean creating an oasis of vegetation that is looked at through a window. Private, outdoor spaces of lawn, vegetable gardens, bbq patio areas — to name a few, can be created to offer properties private, outdoor havens.

Installed exclusively by Viking Roofspec Approved Applicators and backed by a 20-year warranty, a Viking Roof Garden is cleverly designed with proprietary drainage components and accessories, to provide an effective, tested and proven system, ensuring that your urban green space is built to last.