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The new LiUNA Local 183 union building in Vaughan

The new LiUNA Local 183 union building in Vaughan is the headquarters of the largest construction local union in North America and stands out as an architecturally distinctive structure. This striking complex is enveloped on all sides by approximately 11,700 m² of green roofs – an integral element of its LEED sustainability certification ambitions. The vegetated surfaces extend to roof slopes of up to 50°, making LiUNA the site of Ontario’s steepest sloped green roof.

Childcare Facility Grossenhain

Playing and learning in a friendly environment – that is precisely what the childcare facility in Grossenhain in Greater Dresden wants to offer in and with its new facility. The building provides the children and their childcare workers with lots of freedom, light and greenery. Even the extraordinary 880 m² roof is incorporated into the green area plan and is proving to be a blossoming eye-catcher for the entire neighbourhood.

Water in the Zen Garden: A Tranquil Oasis at 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa

Nestled in the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Zen Garden at 124 on Queen Hotel & Spa is a serene sanctuary for guests. This enchanting garden, brimming with perennials, shrubs, and trees, is more than just a beautiful space; it's a testament to innovative design. Stretching over 1,800 m², the garden sits atop an underground parking garage, showcasing how urban spaces can be repurposed creatively and sustainably.

nCAVED Holiday Home in Greece

On the rugged Cyclades island of Serifos, in a secluded and rocky cove, there is a very unusual holiday home called nCAVED, built entirely into the earth. The name nCAVED comes from the special feature, “encaved” which literally means “buried”. It is specifically this earth sheltered construction style that protects the building from sun and wind and allows it to become an integral part of the landscape. The green roof rounds it off perfectly with native, drought-resistant vegetation that literally allows the roofscape to disappear into the ground.

Very popular at BAU 2025

ZinCo, the green roof system producer, gave a hugely impressive presentation at BAU 2025 of the many facets of green roofs. Creative buildings around the world provide the most impressive proof of the endless possibilities: from the ski slope on an incinerator in Copenhagen to the parkland on the roof of the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Centre in Athens.

Varso Place – high-rise complex in Warsaw

Varso Place is the inner-city high-rise and skyscraper complex in the busy Chmielna Street area of Warsaw. Its 4,000 m² of green space highlight the charismatic vibrancy of this quarter, providing value added for people at all levels. Varso Place consists of three inter-connected and multi-faceted greened buildings: Varso I, Varso II and Varso Tower. The ground floor level is accessible to the public.

Green roof on office building in Villamartín de Campos, Spain

The modern company headquarters of the family business, Farming Agrícola, which is involved in the agricultural sector, is proof of its innovative strength in all respects. Located on a 32 Ha site, with approx. 1,000 m² of planted roof area, this unique building is eye-catching from every side. The extraordinary structure gives the impression that it is rising gently out of the ground. This is due both to the roof areas that reach right down to the ground and the light and graceful elegance of the glass facades.

Car park roof in Ħamrun, Malta 

Climbing the steps to the roof of the car park at the Misraħ is-Sebgħa ta' Ġunju 1919 Place in Ħamrun will bring you to a restful green paradise where the interplay of colour, form and light will help you forget the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city. Architects Doric Studio/Living Walls have created a spectacular feature from what was previously a desolate car park, therefore providing enormous value added for the residents within this community.

Heading into a green future together

ZinCo became part of the Holcim Group on February 1, 2024. Holcim is a global market leader for innovative and sustainable building solutions. 

A roof can play a decisive role in the water management of a building, an entire urban district and a city itself provided it is specifically used for its water retention capacity. Temporary water retention on a roof is effective for absorbing heavy rainwater and draining it in a controlled manner and in so doing preventing flooding and the sewerage system from becoming overwhelmed. Additional water storage on a roof is useful for vegetation too, which absorbs and evaporates the available water. As a result, the vegetation becomes more species rich and the surrounding area is cooled.