Andy07 0 Posted October 29, 2006 Bosses of an acclaimed new government building with a grass roof were shocked to find it will cost ?5,000 to have it cut.The ?13million Scottish Natural Heritage HQ, praised for its eco-friendly credentials, includes a roof garden. But health and safety regulations mean scaffolding and other safety measures must be installed when people are working above ground. It's believed one scaffolding firm tendered an estimate in the region of ?5000. Source Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitebread 54 Posted October 30, 2006 Well, if it needs to be done..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred Derf 217 Posted October 30, 2006 You aren't expected to cut the grass every two weeks like you would with your front lawn. It should be designed as a low-maintenance area that would rarely ever need attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian M. 778 Posted October 30, 2006 I hear robot lawnmovers are good nowadays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theyarecomingforyou 10,425 Posted October 30, 2006 It should be designed as a low-maintenance area that would rarely ever need attention. Yes, but you can't expect organisations to actually plan ahead! No, they have to jump in head first with catchy ideas before actually working out the practicalities. How pathetic but then I don't seem to hear anything but bad news coming from Scotland recently... it's getting worrying. :wacko: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dotdot 322 Posted October 30, 2006 Wheres the roof garden? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theyarecomingforyou 10,425 Posted October 30, 2006 Wheres the roof garden? On the roof, perchance? It's a nice picture but it doesn't show the roof, making it worthless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echilon 1 Posted October 30, 2006 Couldn't they have planted slow growing grass or used astro-turf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theyarecomingforyou 10,425 Posted October 30, 2006 Couldn't they have planted slow growing grass or used astro-turf? Or built it into a hill so that it was a gradual slope... or put a few goats on the roof? Honestly, I can't believe that such serious oversights can get through the planning/design process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred Derf 217 Posted October 30, 2006 Couldn't they have planted slow growing grass or used astro-turf? The idea is that live material provides natural insulation and thus reduces heating/cooling costs. Astro-turf therefore, is not an ecologic option and thus defeats the purpose. It is somewhat popular in British Columbia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
