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  • Between the Green Roof and the Living wall, City Hall houses more than 3,000 plants
  • With the ability to retain and deflect heat, the Green Roof will help to cut down on the need for heating and air conditioning
  • Workers tend to the plants that for the first years will be tested for hardiness and resiliency
  • The area of the Green Roof measures 30 metres long by 4.5 metres wide, providing a total space of 135 metres squared
  • A combination of organic and inorganic matter is raked out over the membrance to act as a growing medium
  • A crane is used to lift heavy bags of sand and soil that will help to drain and filter moisture
  • A waterproof membrane lines the top of the roof to help support the growth of plants
 
 
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