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Roof With 20 Concrete Ribs / Atelier Zafari

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In a backyard in Berlin Neukölln, we removed the roof from an old five-story factory building and created a new 250-square-meter unit with a roof. Completed in 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Images by Studio Wesely, Werner Huthmacher.

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Step by Step: Exploring 12 Projects Featuring Staircase or Terraced Roof Designs

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© Rungkit Charoenwat Pitched roofs and terraced lots or hillsides are some of the oldest, yet still highly functional, solutions for rainwater dispersal, redirection, and erosion management. This has resulted in a rise in green roofs , passive insulation solutions, and more innovative uses of rooftops. Read more »

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What Can (And Should) Go Under Roofing Membranes?

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© SVET A flat or low slope roof assembly consists of several components that need to work together efficiently and consistently to offer a long-term, sustainable solution. While the roofing membrane is often the top and therefore most visible layer, what lies under it has a significant impact on the overall roof performance.

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This double-curved roof house by Mecanoo is covered in slick multicolored tiles

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Mecanoo has designed a distinctive residence with a striking double-curved roof and ceramic tile-covered façade in Schoorl, a village in northern Holland. Called Villa BW, it spans three floors, with an additional level within the hood of the roof. Image: Ossip van Duivenbode, courtesy Mecanoo.

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3XN and GXN offer insights into unique roof design behind Sydney Fish Market

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Image credit: 3XN The building’s undulating roof is described by 3XN as “an integral aspect of the fish market’s iconic design” as well as being key to its overall sustainability strategy. When completed, the 700,000-square-foot building will be the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere.

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The Legacy of the Sawtooth Roof, an Icon of Industrial Architecture

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Sawtooth roofs are an iconic architectural feature of industrial buildings A historic symbol of the industrial age, the sawtooth roof is a lasting legacy of architectural history. Although a functional invention born from necessity nearly 200 years ago, the iconic shape is enjoying a renaissance in many contemporary projects.

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'Cool roofs' found to be most effective in combatting urban heat, Bartlett study says

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The so-called “cool roof” method they found had the best mitigation performance metrics over others surveyed (green roofs, A/C, solar panels, and street-level plant integrations), reducing heat by between 1.3 and 2 degrees Celsius when applied in the right conditions.

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