Emory University Test Plot

Project Name: Emory University Test Plot Year: 2008 Owner: Emory University Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Building Type: Educational Type: Extensive, Test/Research System: Single Source Provider Size: 420 sq.ft. Slope: 1% Access: Accessible, Private Submitted by: GreenGrid Designers/Manufacturers of Record: Modular Greenroof System: GreenGrid? Growing Media: ItSaul Natural Plant Supplier: Saul Nurseries

Completed in October, 2008, The Emory University Department of Environmental Studies installed 420 sf of green roof on the Math and Science building with the intent to conduct pilot studies on the green roof. A mix of sedums and delosperma are planted to assess a variety of green roof plants in the Atlanta climate. An Emory student collaborated with, ItSaul Natural, ItSaul Plants Weston Solutions, and GreenGrid? to obtain the components of the green roof.

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Emory University is located at: 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30322 USA 404.727.6123; visit the Emory University website, and learn more about GreenGrid in The Greenroof Directory. And read about Saul Nurseries and ItSaul Natural in The Greenroof Directory, too. See their second research roof, the 200 Emory University Demonstration Green Roof here.

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