Case Studies
Bio-Diversity: London School of Economics, central London
Architects: Wilson & Mason Partners
Main Contractor: Parkeray Ltd
Location: London School of Economics, central london
Overview
Tiga were tasked with the creating a natural habitat within the catchment area of central London at the London School of Economics. Due to the requirements of the project a Bio-Diversity roof gardens was perfect for this project. The Bio Diversity scheme would create stepping stones for wildlife within urban areas to increase the boundaries for nature to thrive, thus reducing the impact our urban development has upon nature.Tiga Europe Ltd carried out all of the structural waterproofing within the site and assisted the design throughout.
Since the completion of the scheme the bio diversity garden has been a complete success with wildlife now living in the roof garden, including a family of great black backed gulls. See our blog for more details.
BIO-DIVERSITY ROOF GARDEN BUILD UP
- TG Alutrix 3mm metal-lined vapour barrier
- Tapered insulation board 90mm - 180mm Polyurethane Rigid board
- Liquid applied 3 part PUR-based waterproofing system incorporating 200gm carrier
- TiGA HSP3 geotextile / protection layer 3mm
- TG 020 20mm HDPE drainage layer / reservoir board
- 3mm TG SP polyethylene protection layer
- 75mm TiGA recycled growing medium
- Wildflower seeds & sedum plugs bio-diversity features
