Plant Science Building Roof

The 16 000 square foot green roof is accessible to the.

Plant science building roof.

Some of the cutting edge research performed in the penn state center has included studies in storm water runoff quality and quantity building energy consumption and insulation value media chemical and physical characteristics plant selection plant water use waterproofing resistance to root penetration and drainage materials. The horticulture section is housed in the plant science building on tower road bordering on the south side of the ag quad primarily occupying the 1st floor and the garden floor. This unique facility provides maximum potential for collaboration interdisciplinary activities and innovation. Photo is by aldo amoretti.

Flexibility is key here. Put large gravel or pebbles around the edge of the roof in the space you ve left this is to ensure drainage at the bottom and also stop the plants growing into the building 4. Rooftops are tough place for plants. Minns garden outside the plant science building.

Green roofs are made up of several layers typically a waterproof root barrier layer to protect the roof a drainage layer water retention mat then the growing medium and vegetation. The design for the 41 0000 square metre copenhill ski plant won an international competition in 2011 with the building breaking ground two years later. Rice plant conservation science center features a green roof that underscores the garden s commitment to plant conservation. They re vulnerable to intense heat cold wind and drought plus they can t support a lot of weight so the plants need to grow in just a few inches of soil.

Reference a zone guide to ensure that the plants you select are locally hardy to the lowest expected minimum temperatures. Buy plants in plug form from a local grower to reduce upfront costs and increase even roof coverage. The nc state university plant sciences building represents the latest thinking in design and construction to meet the complex needs of team based plant science. The plant science center s green roof garden serves as an outdoor classroom for thousands of garden visitors annually.

Combining practical benefits with aesthetic appeal the green roof garden also provides an opportunity for research and education serving as a living laboratory. Use flashing tape lead replacement self adhesive tape to seal the pond liner to the edge of the building where there is no flashing this makes sure that no water gets under the pond liner. Evolving technology requires an evolving space. When saturated these layers can weigh in at more than 100kg per square metre or 20lbs per square foot.