Roundhouse Green Roof

A roundhouse is a type of house with a circular plan usually with a conical roof.

Roundhouse green roof.

The combination is simple and contrasting and the result is a striking design. In the later part of the 20th century modern designs of roundhouse eco buildings were constructed with materials such as cob cordwood or straw bale walls and reciprocal frame green roofs. Using this method to erect the first rafters no scaffolding is needed. Above that will go insulation waterproof membrane soil and plants.

The green roof also had other advantages such as better insulation and the opportunity to create a beautiful terrace with wonderful views. All resting on a very strong self supporting roundwood reciprocal roof see here for the building history of this roundhouse to date. The final stage of building the roof of our roundhouse was to transform it into a garden. Living roofs can help insulate the building below provide pollination sources for surrounding wildlife and help the building blend into the landscape.

The green roof further adds drama.