by Brianna Crandall — July 28, 2014—Of note to facilities owners and managers who are exploring the option of a vegetative roof for their facilities, American Hydrotech recently released a free, interactive digital version of the company’s popular Garden Roof Planning Guide, compiled from the company’s 18 years of experience with green roofs.
Any iPad user can immediately download the app for a comprehensive guide to vegetative roofs, from concept to completion, says the company. Users can also learn about the American Hydrotech Garden Roof Assembly and its benefits, including economic incentives and environmental factors like stormwater management.
The app features pinch-to-zoom product photography, video animations, photo galleries showing garden roof assemblies in real-world applications, and design considerations.
The Garden Roof Planning Guide covers everything from technology and materials, proper planning and design to installation and maintenance. Readers can take an in-depth look at the modern world’s environmental challenges and the role of sustainable design in providing green solutions. Now in its third edition, the Garden Roof Planning Guide unlocks industry leader American Hydrotech’s wealth of knowledge on vegetative roofs.
The Garden Roof Planning Guide app is available to download now from the Apple Store. The app will soon be available in Android, Windows Tablet, and other digital formats as well.? In addition to the new app, readers can visit the American Hydrotech Resource Center to request a published version of the Garden Roof Planning Guide.
