This is the school that I was talking about. This is the view from my balcony. Of course there are some questions involving the use of the roof top right now... and since the school hasn't contacted me back yet, well... we may have to figure that out our selves! Love ya girlies... i'll post more pics soon!

Green Wall Panel link

http://www.g-sky.com/GreenWallPhotoGallery.aspx

Check out what the city of Atlanta, GA is doing. The W Hotel Midtown Atlanta

Interesting website about green roofs

2009 Top 10 List of Hot Trends in Greenroof Design

China Trust Bank Building

Green Roof Section

Green Roof Section View
1 roof flashing
2 EPDM waterproof membrane
3 root barrier
4 drainage mat
5 "L" sheet metal edge
6 1/2" pea gravel
7 nonwoven separation fabric
8 planting media
9 plants
10 gutter (optional)

N Y Calhoun School Roof Top

How Calhoun Uses its Green Roof
Calhoun's renowned lunch program has been a major beneficiary of our Green Roof herb garden, which is planted each spring as a joint project between Lower School classes and our food service chefs -- who frequently visit classrooms and conduct after-school clubs to promote nutrition and healthy eating habits.
The Green Roof has been used for environmental and plant biology studies as well as for units in math (geometry). Currently, there are plans for a weather station, solar panels and telescope that will all used to enrich courses of study in science classes.
The Green Roof has also been the site of an outdoor art installation and various receptions, a source of inspiration for poetry classes, and a favorite escape from urban life! Calhoun’s faculty continues to develop curriculum for the Green Roof, collaborating with a number of organizations with whom the School has relationships, including Rockefeller University, the Black Rock Forest Consortium and the Earth Pledge Foundation, a leader in Green Roof design and education.

More Green Roof Top information

http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&contentOID=536912065&topChannelName=HomePage


LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this article you should understand:
1. The elements of a green roof
2. How to select the type of green roofs you should employ on your project
3. The public and private benefits and costs of green roofs
4. The important technical issues which must be addressed
5. Maintenance issues which ensure longevity
6. Detailed cost variables for green roofs
7. The potential of green roofs through several case studies

Great site to visit

http://www.midwest-trading.com/Midwest%20Trading%20Rooftop%20Growth%20Media%20Info_06.06.pdf


BENEFITS
The benefits of green roofs include:
- Improved Air Quality
- Reduction of Urban Heat Island Effect
- Building Insulation
- Stormwater Retention
- Water Filtration
- Reduced Runoff Volume
- Improved Aesthetics
- Health & Horticultural Therapy
- Preservation of Natural Habit
- Biodiversity
- Local Food Production