Who We Are About Us: Why Gaiamat system? Traditional green roofs are mostly soil-based, heavy and require high maintenance. Mat based technology REDUCES the thickness and subsequently, the weight of green roofs significantly. It is 5 TIMES faster to install and can be installed across multiple types of surfaces. Set up to raise the liveability standards in our community with emphasis on environmental and sustainability issues, our immediate goal is to introduce the Gaiamat system as a new generation of sustainable green roofs in Malaysia. Contact Us 10, Jalan Pengetua U1/32 Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park 40000 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia www.belalang.com.my Phone: +6012-2840024 Email: info@belalang.com.my GWS Gaiamat GWS Gaiamat has its roots in Chop Ching Hin, an established landscape supply company with over 40 years of expertise. Our partners at GWS Living Art are a and Green Wall systems specialist based in Singapore, where the dedicated research HQ for Gaiamat is located. Other important info: : - Collaboration with 10 researchers and institutions. - Featured on the news for Singapore's first Gaiamat Ultra lightweight green roof system - Holds 2 design patents for Green Module System (Green wall) and 1 patent pending (utility and method patent) for Gaiamat system. - Holds multiple trademarks and copyrights for individual and overall brand. (1272389-D) Temporary construction site walkway roof covered with Gaiamat green roof
It MUST be SUSTAINABLE Gaiamat is a mat based green roof technology that allows ANYONE to install and maintain. Unlike other green roof systems, Gaiamat green roofs have a very low maintenance regime. Greening on ALL typologies of Roof Our Vision To continuously green up ALL types of roofs, RETRO- FITTING onto existing RC roofing, Metal and glass roofs alike. We target to solve problems such as flash floods, urban heat island effect and increase the quality of life for city dwellers. from only 35mm thickness, 25kg/m 2, ONCE a year maintenance Unique Built- Up Layers Gaiamat has multiple proprietary layers that are unique greenroof layering system. It is mainly soil-less where natural fibers are used to replace soil. The pre- grown vegetated mats and without soil reduces weight of green roofs thus making green roofs INSTANT to install. COMPARISON OF GREENROOF SYSTEMS NORMAL System GWS TM GAIAMAT TM Weight: kg 150 200 25 40 Patented Pre-grown mat based Gaiamat tm green roof We offer a full range of different built ups for green roofs, so that it can be configured to meet the client s needs and specifications of the project. Our Products and Services GWS Team has a dedicated team of researchers that constantly innovate and improve our systems. We offer 1-stop service from supplying and manufacturing of systems, to consultancy on the technical aspects of installation and project specifications. Thickness: mm Installation Speed Maintenance Cost Cost of Built-Up / m 2 200 300 35 70 1 Man-hour 0.2 Man-hour USD 1.00 USD 0.15 USD $$$ USD $ As such we could constantly increase our competitive edge for challenges and allow our partners to be at the front of the game. *Above values are taken with respect to the Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand market via 50 project sampling, 2015
CASE STUDY 1: Storm-water Control with (Flash Floods) Problems in Concrete Jungle Increased urbanization will have direct impact on the local hydrological cycle. Urban rooftops generally constitute 40-50% of all urban impervious surface area. With impervious surfaces, an increase in surface runoff, reduce infiltration and reduced evapotranspiration is expected (Berndtsson 2010). With higher storm water volume and flow rate, there will be increased frequency of flooding, and soil erosions. Urban storm-water also can have higher levels of suspended solids, bacteria, heavy metals, oil and grease (Dhalla and Zimmer 2010). GaiaMat tm green roof in Oldernburg Bus Depot: Designed and layered to have a higher retention capability Effectiveness Improved runoff quality: It has been found that green roofs can neutralize the acidity of rain fall (Teemusk and Mander 2007; Berndtsson 2010) Data has confirmed that GWS Gaiamat systems are able to retain 50% or more of the annual precipitation (Storm-water Source Control Design Guidelines 2005). able to retain 50% or more of the annual precipitation, NEUTRALIZE the acidity of rainfall. WATER CAPACITY/ RETENTION COMPARISON NORMAL Light-weight Growing mix GWS TM GAIAMAT TM Dry Weight Kg 15.4 2.8 Saturated Weight: 24.8 34.2 Kg Thickness: mm 50 35 Water Retention L Cost of Built-Up 9.3 31.4 USD $$$ USD $ *Above values are taken with respect to the Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand market via 50 project sampling, 2015 GAIAMAT One of the BEST and combating storm-water problems Green roofs can delay and lower peak flow and reduce runoff volume. Annual retention dependent of system buildup and climatic conditions. GWS Gaiamat is a more effective lightweight water retention alternates to growing medium. It has the highest water retention-to-weight ratios compared to competition.
CASE STUDY 2: Heat Mediation with (Urban Heat Island Mediation) Problems In Urban Cities Increased Urbanization will create a problem of URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT. Research in China indicates that it will contribute to the climate warming by about 30%. Able to REDUCE 30 C on the metal roof surface and REDUCE 2 4 C within the room. Green roofs are expected to cut 15% of ENERGY CONSUMPTION costs on the top floor. GaiaMat tm green roof in Laem Chabang, Nishimatsu Factory in Thailand, Joint Research done with USHIO Thailand.. GAIAMAT One of the BEST and combating URBAN HEAT ISLAND Green roofs are one of the most effective ways to reduce ambient heat and lower heat radiations into buildings. Yok, T.P., & Sia A, Selection of Plants for s in Singapore, p9 (Copyright 2005 by National Parks Board, Singapore) EFFECTIVENESS Green roofs are extreme heat mediators: GWS Gaiamat tested in Thailand has shown a 30 C reduction on metal roof surface, and a 2 4 C reduction for indoor temperature. Basically, a living blanket of plants provide a protective layer to the roof surfaces, increasing the evapotranspiration effect [energy transfer] of the roofs. It is the most ecological way to replace green back into urban areas. *GWS Gaiamat used on existing roof of a Childcare Centre in Singapore to reduce energy consumption of the building. Research has shown that green roofs are able to prevent up to 70% of heat transfer into the buildings, and these can translate to huge energy savings. GWS Gaiamat greenroof system is the most effective and cost-efficient method in introducing green within buildings. It is LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW MAINTENANCE, and EASY TO INSTALL. It can be retro- fitted onto any type of roof surfaces.
CASE STUDY 3: Solar Panel Integration PROBLEMS IN CITIES Solar panels have a low efficiency when the weather contributes to a high roof surface temperature. The Gaiamat green roof offers different shading conditions to lower surface temperatures. It also offers the option to plant a variety of species that can be used on the roof, increasing biodiversity. Solar panels onto will improve solar efficiency EFFECTIVENESS Green roofs effectively increase 10 13% of the efficiency of the PV panels, due to the cooling load of the green roof. Gaiamat can be easily retrofitted into the existing roofs that has solar panels to increase the efficiency and the yield of the solar panels. GWS Gaiamat can EFFECTIVELY INCREASE 10 13% of the efficiency of the PV panels, due to the cooling load of the green roof Green roof in Düsseldorf with solar panels tested and proven to bring down temperatures and increase efficiency PV Panels are specified in a slant angle of 15 30, with the normal mounting methods Green roof Mat system is just laid all around it to bring down temperatures significantly by 30 C. GAIAMAT One of the BEST and increasing efficiency of solar panels Green roofs are one of the most effective way in reducing ambient heat, and reduce heat transfers into the buildings. Green roof in conjunction with green roof