Green Roof Installation Vancouver

The green roof was carefully planned to reflect the pacific northwest coastal grassland community and includes over twenty species of native plants bulbs and grasses.

Green roof installation vancouver. While the roofs may carry an added expense to install those costs are easily recouped he said adding that in his opinion vancouver can t afford not to require green roofs. Planting started in 2008 and the new convention centre opened in 2009. Like any planted area green roofs experience periods of growth flowering and dormancy and so they are sometimes referred to as living roofs. The roof is home to 25 different species of plants all indigenous to the west coast.

Learn more at the vancouver convention centre home page see the 4 31 video vancouver s 6 acre living green roof on youtube by david buge which according to bruce hemstock of pwl partnership landscape architects inc not only captures the roof visually but also does a good job of explaining the premise behind the design. Full landscaping and green roof installations including design stone work water features lawn installation and custom woodwork. Roofs vancouver receives nearly 124 cm or 4 feet of rain per year and your roof s ability to effectively shed. Landscape installation and garden design vancouver bc green elevations landscapes and green roofs vancouver.

Grhc develops and protects the market by increasing the awareness of the economic social and environmental benefits of green roofs green walls and other forms of living architecture through education advocacy professional development and celebrations of excellence. The roof itself is shaped and divided like the orchid leaves. Pre vegetated modules provide instant beauty liveroof modules are grown to 95 coverage at our nursery before installation resulting in a green roof that is completely established and instantly green. Vandusen botanical gardens centreview glen eagles view more.

A green roof or vegetative roof is a conventional roof that has been enhanced with a waterproof membrane a drainage system and a growing medium which is then covered in vegetation. 1 green home renovation roofing green renovating requires a new approach to the remodeling process with more up front planning and. Canada s leader in green roofs green facades vertical gardens as the leading design build company in living architecture since 2007 architek provides expertise education design and consultation as well as leading edge products and installation services for green roofs living walls green facades and site water management. Installation will enhance the protective nature of your roof reducing the risk.

At six acres 2 4 hectares it s the largest green roof in canada the largest non industrial living roof in north america and one of the 10 largest green roofs in the world.