“What if?”
Evidence of the awesome power of these simple words can be seen everywhere. It’s a question that frequents the minds of the movers, shakers, and creative thinkers of the world. It is a question that has the power to change the world!
“What if…” is exactly what landscape architect, Bruce Hemstock, thought when he looked at the downtown quarter of Vancouver, and this is what emerged as a result…
Located on Vancouver’s downtown convention centre is a 6 acre living roof! This stunning building is home to 400,000 individual indigenous plants, has blackwater treatment systems and desalination machines to water the plants, and boasts a water-use reduction of 60%-70% over similarly sized convention centers!!!
Here is an interview that was filmed recently showcasing this beautiful building as a part one of the “Growing Cities” documentary series.
So, in review: Living Roof+Indigenous Plants+Earth Friendly Watering Systems=Wins for All!
(via Fast Company)
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