Instead of just adding insulation to improve thermal performance and using a single roofing system to cover it, the
roof on A3C's building is an experimental lab to study a variety of roofing options,
including both flat
roof membranes and
vegetated roof systems.
Often referred to as grey infrastructure alternatives, these practices
include the design, installation and maintenance of
vegetated green
roofs and walls, bioswales and infiltration gardens (rain gardens, etc.), urban forests, green streets and pervious pavements.