Renovations of the Main Library advance sustainability goals and energy efficiency.

Durham County Library
Durham, NC

The recent renovations to the main library meet LEED certification and accommodate the needs of a growing community.

Overview

This green roof advances Durham County's sustainability goals by cooling the building and reducing stormwater runoff. It demonstrates how green roofs can be an economic, visual, and environmental amenity for the community. Now that's something to look up to!

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Location: Durham, NC

Completion Date: 2019

Size: 3,000 sqft

Services Provided: Construction

Certifications: LEED Gold

Green Roof System: American Hydrotech

Irrigation: Hunter, Rainbird

Paver System: Hanover Elevated Paver on Pedestal

Architect: Vines Architecture 

Roofing Contractor: Hamlin Roofing Company

What’s in the build?

Durham County Library's green roof reduces storm water runoff, cools the building, and demonstrates the economic and visual value of biophilic design in growing communities.
American Hydrotech Sloped Garden Roof Assembly
American Hydrotech Sloped Garden Roof Assembly
Drip Irrigation
Drip Irrigation
Sedum Carpet
Sedum Carpet
Concrete Pavers on Pedestals
Concrete Pavers on Pedestals
GardNet Slope Stabilization Soil Confinement
GardNet Slope Stabilization Soil Confinement
American Hydrotech Sloped Garden Roof Assembly

Our services in action

Reading Steep Slopes, Not Books
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Reading Steep Slopes, Not Books

Living Roofs, Inc’s construction team installed green roofs on both steep slope and flat roof areas over hot applied waterproofing. The steep slope green roof was installed using a structurally engineered cabling and soil retention system. Six inches of growing media and subsurface drip irrigation helps support a diverse mix of Sedum species. Installing these materials on a steep slope creates challenges for both safety and keeping materials from sliding during installation. The LRI crew worked efficiently with many months of planning to ensure the installation went as safe as possible. Pedestal-set concrete pavers were also installed by the construction team on various amenity terraces.

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