Hurricanes, Wind Tunnel Testing, Florida Green Roofs and more

Extensive, non-irrigated green roofs for Florida and the southeastern US coastal areas.  Your MetroVerde Green Roof does not require irrigation, can survive long periods of drought, inundation, both freezing and sweltering temperatures while treating stormwater, providing wildlife habitat in the Urban Core and creating a beautiful Sense of Place.   Pictured above is the MV ER3 test panel at UF scheduled for wind testing in early 2010.  The test panel platform is adjustable from flat up to 45 degrees.  Because the system is a mat based structure - the roots are embedded into a monolithic, permanent platform - light weight - the MV ER3 weighs approximately 10 lbs per SF.

Green Roofs can be vertical green vines also - Choosing the right plant and planting system lays the foundation for success.

Try a MetroVerde Shade Trellis! Based on the concept that a deciduous vine will block solar gain during the summer when the leaves are growing and allowing needed heat during the winter months when the leaves are off - MetroVerde's shade trellis combines plant requirements with awning frame design to produce a product that 1. cleans stormwater, 2. provides habitat and 3. creates a beautiful sense of place!

Check out this Website - Living Houses! Living Group Designs and Plans Review by Karl Wilson

Wow! Karl Wilson revealed a set of Green Parking Garage plans and I met two green architects - Alain Dezii and John Szerdi this week. Their Architectural firm in Fort Worth is a living building - all the gray water is treated in modular interior wetlands and the only potable water is used in the faucets.

The open air plenum system keeps the 4 story building amazingly cool!

They even have roof gardens - with native grasses, palms and more!

Think of Alain and John when you need a green, living building design! Check out their website!

Think of Karl's solar panel shaded parking garage roof with living walls when you think institutional, medical or parking garages! Check out Karl's website!