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Roger Williams University Marine and Natural Science Building

Roger Williams University Marine and Natural Science Building

Type: Green Roof

Use: Public/Civic

Installer: Ecotope

Designer/Developer: Ecotope

Installation Date: May 2010

This green roof is situated on the top of a new extension to the Marine and Natural Science Building. The roof is 3,200 square feet and planted with a variety of mostly native species that are drought, salt and shallow soil tolerant including sedums and heaths. The roof acts to reduce stormwater runoff from the building with vegetation that has high water retention, and is able to filter pollutants.

Contact: Chuck Carberry | Ecotope | (401) 461-1766

Roger Williams University Marine and Natural Science Building — Vegetation planted on roof

Green Roof at Roger Williams University Marine and Natural Science Building — The green roof is located above this new extension of the building.

Address:1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, 02809