Fire Station, Grindelwald
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| Area: | 1,260 m² |
| Construction year: | 2007 |
| Architect/Design: | ARCHIDEE GmbH, Grindelwald |
| Contractor: | Kuenzli Gartenbau AG, Interlaken |
| System build-up: | “Steep Pitched Green Roof” with Georaster® |
Project report
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The new fire station is located to the south of the new outdoor swimming pool, on the site of the former pool. The green roof flows wave-like upwards to the road above. As a result the building is incorporated aesthetically into the mountainside. An extensive green roof was installed along with Georaster® elements fitted from the bottom upwards. Pre-cultivated vegetation mats, each 2 m² in size, were placed above the system substrate for quick surface coverage and immediate protection against erosion. Flat plate solar collectors were fitted along parts of the roof ridge in order to generate warm water for the adjacent outdoor swimming pool.
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The visitors of the outdoor swimming pool can enjoy a beautiful view onto the green roof. -
Pre-cultivated vegetation mats offered immediate ground coverage. -
The green roof was installed with Georaster®elements to transfer shear forces. -
The dense flowering carpet attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. -
The building merges beautifully into the surrounding mountainside. -
Solar collectors were fitted along parts of the roof in order to generate warm water for the adjacent outdoor swimming pool.