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A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. This does not refer to roofs which are merely colored green, as with green roof shingles. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems. Container gardens on roofs, where plants are maintained in pots, are not generally considered to be true green roofs, although this is an area of debate.
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Civil engineering design for green building |
 Improved stormwater management and water quality
By Charlene Harper, P.E.
When people hear buzz about the green building movement, they often think of low-flow showers and waterless urinals; alternative power sources such as solar or wind; and green power credits. Yes, the green building movement is about all of these things, but also so much more. Minimizing the environmental impacts of land development also includes protecting natural systems, reducing impervious footprints, and keeping stormwater in check. That’s where we come in: the civil engineers.
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Let's talk about insulation |
 Mauritius being a tropical island, insulation seems useless to many mauritians. They feel that the cost is too important. So persuading clients that insulation should be included in their building is always tricky. Here are a few arguments that might influence their choice
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Introduction
Of all the construction materials that shape our world, concrete is the most versatile, economical and widely used. It has long been an indispensable component of the economic and social growth of developed and developing countries alike.
In some applications, concrete performs its task unseen below ground, or clad and covered by other materials. In others, like civil engineering works, hard landscaping, architectural cladding and masonry, it is highly visible.
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Residential Eco-building
"Maison de France" is an eco-contractor company in Mauritius.
With a showroom in Grand-Baie, Maison de France is run by Karoun Goojah (Mauritian) and Albert Blary (French).The company is coming with a simple mojo: being the turnkey solution in eco-building.
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