Client: Platinum One Contracting
Building Owner: National Parks Service
Location: Center for Urban Ecology, 4598 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC
Size: 6,500 ft2
Installation Contractor: Weston Solutions, Inc. and Platinum One Contracting
Green Roof Design: U.S. Department of the Interior
Rooftop System: Extensive
Status: Completed
Summer 2004
Project Narrative: The
green roof on the Center for Urban Ecology
adds to the growing interest of green roofs
in the Capital. This educational building
is located immediately adjacent to the Georgetown
Reservoir, thus watershed protection was one
of the drivers for this project. The
building was completely renovated, including
a new roof to replace one that had been leaking for years. With the green
roof in place, the new roof system will significantly extended service life,
while providing educational and best-practices demonstrations for decision makers
in Washington.
The extensive green roof
was designed by the Department of the Interior
and features an alternating grid of 18 different
plant species. Approximately 800 ft2 of recycled rubber walkway pavers and two sets
of stairs make this green roof an accessible
space for building occupants and visitors.
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