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Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks

Project Name: Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
Year: 2006
Owner: Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks
Location: Tupper Lake, NY, USA
Building Type: Museum
Type: Extensive
System: Single Source Provider
Size: 4000 sq.ft.
Slope: 33%
Access: Inaccessible, Open to Public
Submitted by: Charles Sinkler, Apex Green Roofs

Designers/Manufacturers of Record:
Greenroof System & Greenroof Contractor: Dustin Brackney, Apex Green Roofs
Architect: HOK
Design/Build: Apex Green Roofs

The Wild Center at the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks is located on a 31-acre site in the Town of Tupper Lake, NY near the geographic center of the Adirondack Park. Their mission is "Ignite an enduring passion for the Adirondacks where people and nature can thrive together and set an example for the world."

Installed in the summer of 2006, the green roof at the Natural History Museum is located on a barrel roof. Due to the 5/12 pitch, this system required slope stabilization, but no drainage layer. The other side of the roof is covered with solar panels. The 4" extensive greenroof was established with sedum plugs.

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The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks is located at 45 Museum Dr, Tupper Lake, NY 12986; visit The Wild Center website . For more information about the greenroof, contact Apex Green Roofs . Learn about Apex Green Roofs in the Greenroof Directory.

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