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05/2003 Architecture Week: Greening Rooftops
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Architecture Week 05/2003
Greening Rooftops
Green Roof Award of Excellence
Category: Retrofit Intensive
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Garden Room, Shorewood, Wisconsin
Award Recipient: Buettner & Associates, Landscape Architects
Deborah Kern, Owner
John Schroeder Architects, Architect
Triad Engineering, Contractor
Cudahy Roofing & Supply Inc., Roofing Contractor
The Garden Room is nestled in the middle of a mixed retail and residential complex in Shorewood, Wisconsin. The 4,000 square foot roof sits atop a rehabilitated retail store specializing in unique garden items. The project was designed to explore the full potential of establishing a true garden in the city, provide display opportunities for merchandise and educate consumers about hardy urban plants. The garden has been well received by the local community and is comprised of three useable spaces - the Conservatory area, the Garden and the Arbor Terrace. The concrete roof deck is covered with a Siplast Teranap waterproof membrane, an Aqua Pore subsurface low volume irrigation system, a root barrier, insulation, drainage layer and growing medium. The green roof portion occupies 1,900 square feet and supports a wide range of hardy native and non-native perrenials, vines, ornamental grasses, trees, flowering and evergreen shrubs. These provide a beautiful setting in all four seasons. The design had to overcome a number of structural loading challenges and the challenges of anchoring fencing and other features to the roof. Tours are given regularly and the project displays a wide array of beautiful design possibilities for intensive green roof gardens.
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