Research and development
OUR IN-HOUSE ADVANCED RESEARCH LABORATORY IS CENTRAL TO OUR STRATEGY AS DEVELOPERS AND PRODUCERS OF MEDITERRANEAN GREEN ROOF SYSTEMS
To develop sophisticated high-performance systems, we cooperate with the best Italian universities and research institutes in the fields of botany, thermo-technology and hydraulics. The results have been beyond satisfactory for our company, which has been awarded for innovation and scientific research by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the European Union.
At Harpo we are increasingly convinced that green roofing has great opportunities for development in the future, so we have equipped ourselves with a state-of-the-art laboratory to support us in carrying out many research projects in which we are involved, in synergy with several universities, in pursuing water saving and hydraulic invariance, reducing the carbon footprint and making the life cycle of the products used more sustainable.
[Sergio Andri, Harpo Verdepensile Research and Development Manager]
Continuous innovation
We have invested great energy in recent years in research into the performance of Mediterranean green roof systems and how to implement them with the use of even technologically advanced materials, accessories and tools.
In fact, the special climatic conditions in the Mediterranean climate, completely different from the countries beyond the Alps, make it necessary to develop green roof systems products and technologies that provide the best development conditions for vegetation, but at the same time save irrigation water, fertilizers and maintenance operations and offer ideal technical performance in terms of thermal insulation and rainwater management.
To develop sophisticated high-performance systems, we collaborate with the best Italian universities and research institutes in the fields of botany, thermo-technology and hydraulics. The results have been beyond satisfactory for our company, which has been awarded for innovation and scientific research by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the European Union
Guidelines and regulations
Relying on our technologies and technical support enables investors, designers and applicators to achieve innovative goals and obtain the best possible results also thanks to the adherence of our systems to the normative tools-UNI 11235/2015 and the guidelines that define the system performance and ecological value of green roof systems.