Mosses (bryophytes) offer numerous advantages for the greening of roofs and other low-bearing structures. Rootless and capable of surviving long periods of drought, they require no maintenance and are gentle on buildings. They provide a habitat for many organisms (e.g. birds), bringing biodiversity to the heart of the city. Thanks to their ability to retain water temporarily, they help to regulate the water balance of the ecosystem.
The aim of this research project is to test and monitor an extensive greening technique for roofs using mosses. A moss community capable of withstanding the high temperatures and drought that characterise the environmental conditions of roofs is being tested on two substrates of local origin, at two different thicknesses.
Project partner(s)
Project leader - team
Patrice Prunier
(HEPIA),
Julie Steffen
(HEPIA),
Eliane Longange Mbutu Metondolo
,
Bertrand Verdan
