Michigan State University
Plant and Soil Science Bldg.
East Lansing, MI
3,500 sqft
Completed: May 2004
- Graduate and undergraduate research studies:
- Comparison of thermal properties of gravel ballased versus vegetated roof surfaces
- Green roof compatibility trials for various plant species
- Project supported with technical assistance and 50% cost matching for installation materials by Xero Flor America, LLC
- The Plant and Soil Science building green roof is the first at Michigan State University. MSU is evaluating green roofs as a sustainable tool for campus wide reduction of both energy use and stormwater runoff.
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Installation Contractor Xero Flor America, LLC 3821 East Geer St. Durham, NC 27704 919.683.1073 |
Designer MSU Green Roof Research Program Director: Dr. Brad Rowe rowed@msu.edu |