BiomimicryLearning from nature is the shortest path to evolution
Porosity for urban surface to perspire
Sweating is nature's secret to regule the internal temperature of living things. Kaatop has sought in nature the inspiration to incorporate into a building material a capilar irrigation system and the porous surface that provide passive evaporation - to promote passive cooling of buildings in the way a living body does.
Capillarity to irrigate a living skin for the city
for the city
How to efficiently bring water to the top of buildings and constructions? Again we get the answer from nature. Just as a tree brings water and nutrients to the top of its canopy, Kaatop combines its unique integrated irrigation circuit board with any low-flow-closed-loop fertigation system to nourish and provide water for growing plants you're cropping. No waste, low energy consumption.
The evolution of a product you already know
Innovation is sometimes improving what already works. That's why all of Kaatop's built-in technology is delivered to you in the form of a product that construction already knows well: sandwich tiles and panels. Assembly, fitting and fixing are done in exactly the same way as for conventional sandwich tiles.
Lighter than a clay tile
Imagine if you could simply replace your building's clay or cement tiles for a green roof tile - open-and-shut. Take advantage of the woodwork or metal structure of the old roof as a support, without structural adjustments, without requiring slab or waterproofing.
Natural condensation
Capture water from the air
Kaatop is designed to protect water in every possible way. Irrigation water from the hydroponics system is collected separately from rainwater and can be recirculated without nutrient losses to the environment.
In addition, even when the irrigation is off, its unique design provides the condensation of droplets from moisture in the air - that is, Kaatop is capable of producing water in small quantities - which helps reduce total water consumption in the system.
No leaking
Meets ABNT NBR 15575-5: 2013 criteria as sealing element
Tested for hail impact resistance,
resistance to concentrated loads due to people walking
and watertightness
Plant, harvest and replant as often as you like
If you find it tiring, grow perennial species
Thanks to its patented technology, Kaatop can successfully grow either roofs and walls with a plethora of herbaceous plants. Plant, harvest and replant agricultural or ornamental species in the shade or sun an infinite number of times - or get the green cover of your dreams - without bothering.
Ground covers and ornamental grasses
Growing a green roof or green wall was never so easy
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Wild peanut
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Maranthas
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Tradeschantias
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Agapanthus
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Bulbines
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Eragrostis
Vegetables, herbs, spices and medicinal plants
Kaatop can help you have a healthier and more diversified diet.
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Lettuce
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Tomatoes
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Zucchini
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Strawberries
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Basil
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Coleus
Agricultural seeds
The only food security is the one you can see.
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Rice
Beans
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Wheat
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Soy
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Corn
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Oat
Performance
The power to change in your hands
Kaatop takes the sandwich tile to a whole new level of performance and relevance as a building material. Wherever your gardening or urban farming ideas take you, you'll get there faster than ever with easy, high-performance assembly, advanced raw materials, smart irrigation, hydroponics, automation, and more.
Kaatop takes the sandwich tile to a whole new level of performance and relevance as a building material. Wherever your gardening or urban farming ideas take you, you'll get there faster than ever with easy, high-performance assembly, advanced raw materials, smart irrigation, hydroponics, automation, and more.
Planting beans at Instituto Cidade Jardim the headquarters - Itu, São Paulo.
Easy Greening
Dress your buildings from head to toe in real living green with a single product.
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