Area: 2,283 SF
Substantial Completion: August 2016
Address: 938 New Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
Green Roof Type: Extensive / Compliance
Thickness of Media: 4.5"
Architect: Edward Fink Richard Strange Architects
Installing Roofer: Joe O'Brien Roofing
This project is located in the Northern Liberties. Due to the depth of the building and narrow streets, the green roof media had to be blown up with a pneumatic blower truck. Sloped pilot houses required soil stabilization (roof cleats, and Fixodrain FD 40-E, jute erosion control netting). This roof was planted with a variety of sedum plugs. Resident enjoy a communal roof deck with an outdoor kitchen.
Substantial Completion: August 2016
Address: 938 New Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
Green Roof Type: Extensive / Compliance
Thickness of Media: 4.5"
Architect: Edward Fink Richard Strange Architects
Installing Roofer: Joe O'Brien Roofing
This project is located in the Northern Liberties. Due to the depth of the building and narrow streets, the green roof media had to be blown up with a pneumatic blower truck. Sloped pilot houses required soil stabilization (roof cleats, and Fixodrain FD 40-E, jute erosion control netting). This roof was planted with a variety of sedum plugs. Resident enjoy a communal roof deck with an outdoor kitchen.