Hydroponic green roofs | Teto Verde Favela

Hydroponic green roofs

Low-cost, lightweight green roofs from recycled materials for favelas. Cools homes & reduces floods.

Type

Equipment

Solution maturity

Mass promotion / Mass production

Applicable industry

Flood control

Water

Construction material

Building & Construction

Applications

Water

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Greenhouse gases

Potential economic benefits

Reduced flood damage, avoided infrastructure repair costs, lower insurance premiums, increased property values, ensured business continuity, prevented economic disruption.

Solution supplier

Teto Verde Favela

Teto Verde Favela: Innovative, affordable green roofs cooling favela homes, boosting sustainability and resilience.

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19:23:19, Nov 04, 2025

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