Modular Urban Canopy

Cooling the city from above through terracotta and flora

Dry-stacked modular systems distribute weight evenly across Catalan vaults, providing passive thermal insulation without compromising structural integrity.

Engineering

Interlocking modular elements

Sub-Irrigation Reservoir Trays

Integrated water storage foundations that harvest rare Mediterranean rainfall, sustaining plant roots through extended summer droughts.

The Primary Terracotta Unit

Porous local clay modules that hold thermal mass, releasing soil moisture slowly while distributing structural load safely across flat asphalt roofs.

Endemic Ecology

Resilient Mediterranean vegetation

Selected strictly for drought tolerance, thermal performance, and local pollinator habitats.

Shrubs
Succulents
Perennials

Aromatic Maquis

Drought-Hardy Sedum

Pollinator Wildflowers

Rosemary, rockrose, and lavender stabilize dry soil and attract native bees without artificial watering.

Low-profile stonecrops store water in thickened leaves, providing an immediate insulating green blanket.

Endemic grasses and flowering herbs that restore migratory insect pathways across concrete districts.

Deployment

Four-phase rooftop transformation

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Structural Load Survey

Root-Safe Liner Placement

Dry-Stacked Assembly

Collective Planting

Architectural analysis of vault weight capacity and waterproofing conditions prior to any material placement.

Laying breathable, non-penetrating protective membranes that safeguard the existing roof surface.

Interlocking modular clay units and reservoir trays positioned entirely by hand without heavy machinery.

Community-tended installation of endemic seedlings tailored to the specific microclimate of the roof.

Begin your rooftop transition

Request a structural load assessment or technical documentation for your property collective.