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Buildings That Live. Rooftop Rainwater Cisterns Reservoir for circulating recap-

Green Roof System

tured rainwater. Irrigates sur-

Reduces storm water run-off and

rounding green roof system. Can

urban heat-island effect. Cools and

reduce (& sometimes eliminate)

improves surrounding air quality.

HVAC cooling costs radiantly.

Increases lifespan of roof. Provides thermal conservation & offers excellent habitat for pollinators.

Photovoltaic Solar Panels PV solar works symbiotically with living wall & green roof systems. PV Solar cells work 30% more efficiently when kept cool by plants, reducing the building’s

Living Facades

carbon footprint.

These trellis systems provide excellent protection for building cladding systems, thermal

Living Walls

conservation & acoustic buffering. Climbing plants allow for large

Architek’s living wall systems cost

coverage inexpensively.

less, use less water, and require far less maintenance. They provide beauty to the building’s exterior or interior and can utilize recaptured rainwater.

Water Management: Permeable Pavement Permeable pavements allow the

Water Management: Rainwater Harvesting

movement of stormwater through the surface. In addition to reducing runoff, this effectively filters

Captured rainwater can irrigate

pollutants from the water table.

landscapes, cool the building and provide an optional grey water source for flushing toilets etc.

Architek Sustainable Building Products provides solutions that breathe life and sustainability into the modern structures we live and work in.

Providing products, resources & expertise to architects, contractors and landscape designers, it’s never been easier being green.

Engineered Solutions For Living Buildings

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