Green Roof Building Vancouver

The vancouver convention centre s green roof completed in 2008 is the largest in canada at 2 4 hectares.

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Landscaping crews started the annual mowing of the green roof at vancouver convention centre this week. At six acres the green roof that covers the west building of the downtown vancouver convention centre is the largest in canada and the largest non industrial vegetative roof in north america. It takes about two weeks to trim and mow the six acres living roof. This policy will in fact serve as a model for other municipalities in coastal bc.

The annual mowing of the vancouver convention centre s green roof started this week. New major developments within the city of vancouver could be required to incorporate green roofs. It reduces the heat inside by 95 per cent in summer and prevents 26 per cent of heat loss. Green roof systems for vancouver bc calgary ab western canada integrated green roof assemblies for all types of construction from intercoast building solutions designers specifiers appreciate the flexibility to use trays layered assemblies sedum tiles or vegetation blankets as the project specifications dictate.

The roof features more than 400 000 native plants and grasses that provide insulation and habitat for pollinators.