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Splatsin Unveils Rooftop Meadow

November 18, 2015
November 18, 2015

Splatsin chooses LiveRoof® brand living roof for its new community centre to reflect a traditional winter shelter, provide stewardship for the earth.

ENDERBY, BC  — Fulfilling a long-held dream of creating a new community centre, Splatsin carefully crafted a new three-story, 33,581 square-foot building to reflect its history and focus on the future by caring for the land. This summer, the building was topped off with a 24,200 square-foot lightweight-planted roof.

 Splatsin-Living-Roof-by-LiveRoof

The new Splatsin Community Centre was designed to serve multiple functions. The centre provides space for meetings, banquets, weddings, reunions, and concerts. The facility will also have a high school regulation basketball court as well as running track on the mezzanine and will provide many opportunities for community members to access physical activities.

Education outreach is another key focus planned for the new site.

The unique dome-shaped green roof was designed to represent a traditional winter shelter used by Splatsin ancestors. The site design allows stormwater and below-grade drainage to be captured and used to irrigate the vegetated roof as well as ground-level native landscapes around the building and in the area to provide low maintenance and water conservation.

“Incorporating a living, green roof on the community centre was the best way to represent a traditional shelter,” according to Shawn Wiebe, Director of Housing, Infrastructure& Lands for the Splatsin Community. “The planted roof also provides sustainability and longevity for the centre, and provides us with an important water recovery and reuse feature.”

 Splatsin-Vegetated-Roof-by-LiveRoof

The vegetated roof was grown by NATS Nursery of Langley, BC using a unique evergreen sedum mix with native accent plants, including: Festuca saximontana, Bouteloua gracilis, and Festuca rubra.  As the local LiveRoof licensed grower, green roof experts at NATS Nursery worked closely with the design team and Splatsin leadership to develop this plant palette that reflected the site’s unique design elements.

“Our nursery shares with the Splatsin community a love of the earth, as well as responsibility for its nurturing and care,” said Rod Nataros, Principal, NATS Nursery. “We were honoured to work with representatives of the Splatsin community to help create this beautiful community centre, helping them establish new roots sprouted from their history and tradition.”

Encan Construction and Laing Roofing Ltd. were responsible for the construction and installation of the living roof.

Green roofs provide nature function and beauty. A patented, subterranean modular system unites the soil and plants creating a naturally beautiful meadow-like aesthetic. The roofs provide aesthetic, environmental and social benefits . Financial benefits can also be achieved from a vegetative roof including: extension of roof life, energy conservation, enhanced public relations, and conservation of municipal septic systems.

Splatsin-Green-Roof-by-LiveRoof

About Splatsin First Nation

The Splatsin are the most southern tribe of the Shuswap Nation, the largest Interior Salish speaking First Nation in Canada whose aboriginal territory stretches from the BC/Alberta border near the Yellowhead Pass to the plateau west of the Fraser River, southeast to the Arrow Lakes and to the upper reaches of the Columbia River. The Splatsin people reside on Indian reserve lands adjacent to the City of Enderby to the south and across the Shuswap River to the east. www.splatsin.ca

FMLink featured the Splatsin Community Centre as an exemplary project.

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  • Vegetated Roof in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

LiveRoof Global Brings Aubin Nurseries in Manitoba into its International Network of Licensed Regional Growers

September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015

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Customers in Winnipeg and Surrounding Areas now have Access to Locally Produced LiveRoof® Brand Hybrid Green Roof Modules

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — September 9, 2015 — LiveRoof Global, LLC, the top horticultural science company in the green roof industry, announced the addition of a new distributor in Manitoba.  LiveRoof has appointed Aubin Nurseries of Carman, MB as the new licensed regional grower and distributor for the LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof System.

“We are pleased to be working with Aubin Nurseries to implement local production in the Prairies,” said Amber Ponce, business development manager of LiveRoof Global, LLC.

“Aubin Nurseries has nearly a century of experience trialing and selecting hardy plants that are adaptable to the challenges of the local climate.  This experience will be invaluable for local designers, contractors and owners considering a high performance green roof.”

Aubin Nurseries will use locally sourced engineered growing media and plants to grow custom green roof projects for local building owners.

“When we considered our options for joining the green roof marketplace, LiveRoof seemed like a natural fit,” said Gerry Aubin, president of Aubin Nurseries.  “Their organization has deep roots in horticulture.  We felt confident in success due to the system’s unique design developed for healthy plant growth and their rich network of local growing experts.”

Green roofs help cities like Winnipeg, Brandon and Selkirk to control untreated stormwater runoff and sewage discharge.   These cities have combined sewage overflows, which means that during heavy downpours, untreated stormwater can mix with raw sewage and overflow into local waterways.  Vegetated roofs help to absorb and slow down rainfall, which eases the burden on these systems.  This means healthier waterways and lower costs of treatment and cleanup.

Aubin Nurseries will work cooperatively with Eagle Lake Professional Landscape Supply of Calgary, AB to provide horticultural and technical support on vegetative roof projects in the province.  Eagle Lake has supplied LiveRoof systems in Alberta and Saskatchewan since 2009, and their portfolio of planted roofs includes the University of Alberta’s North Medical Clinic in Edmonton and Shaw Court in Calgary.

“Our families have known each other for generations.  We have a great deal of mutual respect for the professionalism and history of each other’s family businesses,” said Eric Heuver, president of Eagle Lake Landscape Supply.  “We are excited to see the development of the Manitoban green roof market through our partnership with Aubin Nurseries.”

Vegetative roofs restore nature where it was once lost to buildings, they create beautiful views for humans and habitat for butterflies and other animals.  Owners of living roofs in Manitoba can additionally benefit from reductions in energy costs and prolonged life of their roof membranes. Learn more about the benefits of greeen roofs on LiveRoof.com.

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  • Photo by Eric Burgasser, the BG News

Bowling Green’s Carillon Dining Facility Topped with Green Roof

August 21, 2015
August 21, 2015

Bowling Green’s dining facility is now topped with a living roof.  The green roof was paid for by the students through their optional ‘Green Fund’ contributions made each semester.  The plants were custom-grown in the LiveRoof system by Corso’s Perennials of Sandusky, Ohio.

According to Nick Hennessey, the campus sustainability director, the living roof was added to the facility to help reduce costs of cooling the building, and to reduce stormwater runoff and its impact on the local community and waterways.

Read More > The BG News: Carillon plants “live roof”

Bowling Green, Ohio - Carillon Dining - Green Roof System

Photo by Eric Burgasser, The BG News

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St. Elizabeth Adds Third Green Roof to Hospital Campus

July 16, 2015
July 16, 2015

LiveRoof® system supports hospital’s mission, provides green health, healing for patients

APPLETON, WI – St. Elizabeth Hospital, continuing its commitment to providing person-centered care in a sustainable manner, is putting the final touches on its third planted roof.  Contractors are wrapping up the installation of a 6,110 square-foot LiveRoof®  system atop the new Fremont Tower which began earlier this week. The first 4,125 square foot green roof was installed on the Heart, Vascular and Lung Center building in 2009. This building received LEED Gold Certification in recognition of its sustainable design and operation. The hospital also installed a 3,000 square-foot vegetated roof on its Cancer Center in 2011.

Appleton Wisconsin Hospital Green Roof

Finishing touches are being put on the third green roof of the Appleton campus at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

St. Elizabeth Hospital is part of Affinity Health System, Ministry Health Care and Ascension. The hospital’s organizational value of wisdom calls its staff to be responsible stewards of natural resources. The new 5-story building at the Hospital was designed with a sustainable approach, and embodies this value. The building has many sustainable features, including efficient mechanical systems, use of passive solar energy, and low-flow faucets, toilets and showers. The building also has ground-floor and rooftop gardens, which benefit patients and the environment.

“When we planned the new building, we wanted to create a restful place for patients to heal and a great place for associates to work. We also wanted the building to be sustainable, so we deliberately planned and constructed the building in this way,” explains Iqbal Mian, a Lean Leader who focuses on sustainability efforts at Ministry Health Care.

The new rooftop garden was designed by Hamill Green Abrahamson, the architects for the project, and will be installed by Crafts Inc. Bachman’s Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota custom grew the green roof system as the regional LiveRoof licensee.

“It is important to us to assist Affinity Health System in creating a healthful, healing environment for patients, families, staff and visitors to St. Elizabeth Hospital,” says John Daniels, Vice President of Production and Wholesale, Bachman’s Inc. “We are proud of our relationship with Affinity, and pleased to continue to support their mission and vision for green healthcare and sustainability.”

Green roofs provide nature function and beauty. A patented, subterranean modular system unites the soil and plants creating a naturally beautiful meadow-like aesthetic. The roofs provide aesthetic, environmental and social benefits. Financial benefits can also be achieved from a vegetative roof including: extension of roof life, energy conservation, enhanced public relations, and conservation of municipal septic systems. (See our Green Roof Benefits Page).

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in Healthcare Facilities, News, Press Releases /by liveroof
  • Living Roof at Velocity Appartments

Growing Pride on a Roof Top at Velocity Apartment Community, Kirkland

May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015

With a focus on forward moving healthy, sustainable lifestyles, the Velocity apartment community installs rooftop garden to the delight of community residents.

To Imagine Housing, ‘”Velocity” isn’t just a trendy name for their new apartment community but an embodiment of the concept of moving forward. Velocity, and its neighbor Kirkland Crossing developed by Polygon NW, are located at the South Kirkland Park and Ride, just blocks from Lake Washington Boulevard.  The new community was designed with the residents and environment in mind by using technology to incorporate interaction, health and sustainability.

“Our vision for Velocity was to create a living, moving community for the area’s low income families to take an active role in their health as well as community sustainability,” said Sibyl Glasby, Director of Housing Development for Imagine Housing.  “The living green roof is a sustainable green feature that also provides a beautiful outdoor space for our residents.

Imagine Housing chose the LiveRoof® Hybrid Green Roof System for their 6,140-square foot living garden that includes walking paths, seating and a gas BBQ.  The vegetative roof provides significant benefits to the environment including reducing water run-off and turbidity into the storm water system.   The green roof was designed by Fazio Associates Landscape Architect and installedby Greening America.  Using drought-tolerant native and adaptive plants and locally-sourced engineered soil, the modular living roof was grown to full maturity by GreenFeathers, Inc. of Cornelius, OR.

Velocity Appartments Green Roof Patio

Green Roofs Enhance Living Space

“We are pleased to have participated in this important housing community,” said Grace Dinsdale, founder and president, Blooming Nursery and GreenFeathers. “We provided fully-mature native plants grown in locally-sourced engineered soil for the Velocity living roof. Not only did this provide a beautiful, lush garden for residents to enjoy immediately, it also contributes to the sustainability of Velocity’s site.”

Velocity offers onsite parking, ready access to transportation, bicycle storage and repair station, a vibrant community area/library with a coffee house feel, a fully-equipped exercise center, and a roof top garden with walking paths, seating and a gas barbeque. A rooftop community room hosts a variety of activities and services designed to enhance our residents’ lives and promote opportunity for engagement within the community.

Velocity meets Evergreen standards for energy efficiency, saving valuable resources and contributing to a clean planet. The homes have been built with both the residents and sustainability in mind, achieving a balance between modern finishes and long-term durability with environmentally friendly materials.  The housing development was designed according to Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) standards.   LiveRoof systems can influence several LEED credits in areas of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality.  Due to potential cost impacts, the project did not pursue LEED accreditation.

Velocity is located at 10711 NE 37th Court, Kirkland, WA 98033

We can’t wait to see what will bloom in our rooftop garden at Velocity this spring!http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/05/prweb12714153.htm

Posted by Imagine Housing on Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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