Iva Ilieva Portfolio

For my Portfolio Project, I have chosen option 2 for which I have to select an environmental artistic expression from outside of the class. On this note I am currently a civil engineering student with a minor in environmental design, so the topic of environmental style architecture is of great interest to me therefore I have decided to create a portfolio on environmental architecture. To me environmental architecture is not just for aesthetic purposes. Green Buildings are a form of art created within architecture to help prioritize sustainability and reduce the negative impact buildings and large metropolitan cities have on our environment.

The image above depicts a typical green roof. A green roof is a style of environmental architecture which can be found on the roof of buildings. The green roof is a common type of roofing system used to integrate vegetation and a growing medium such as soil or substrate on the roof surface. This type of system is not only aesthetically pleasing but also has many environmental benefits such stormwater management, energy efficiency, extended roof lifespan and more.  Although the benefits of the green roof can vary depending on location, design and maintenance it is a great way to an environmentally friendly twist to the structure of the roof of your house, office building and more.