Vancouver Convention Centre Roof

Designed by seattle based lmn architects the vancouver convention centre west features a six acre green roof which is the largest in canada and the largest non industrial living roof in all of north america as of april 2009.

Vancouver convention centre roof.

September 25 2019 news vancouver bc the vancouver convention centre s living roof is now receiving its annual trim with landscapers hard at work mowing the six acres of elevated grass. Vancouver s stunning convention center doesn t shy away from breaking records not only is the building home to canada s largest green roof but it also recently became the world s first double leed. Here are a few reasons why we are truly green by design. The annual mowing of the vancouver convention centre s green roof started this week.

What is a green roof. Vancouver convention centre roof features canada s largest moustache november 13 2015 news it s time for the vancouver convention centre s living roof to get its annual haircut. This is the only formal mowing conducted on the roof each year and it will take approximately two weeks to complete. Annual mowing of living roof october 17 2017 news vancouver bc it s that time of year again to mow back a year s growth on the vancouver convention centre s six acre living roof.

It takes about two weeks to trim and mow the six acres living roof. The views from the roof are incredible however few people are able to access the vancouver convention centre s enormous six acre living green roof apart from the convention centre s maintenance workers during their weekly routine to check for invasive weeds and blocked drains as well as the mowing team that perform the roof s much needed annual trim. North america s largest non industrial green roof. Like any planted area green roofs experience.

The vancouver convention centre boasts one of the greenest roofs in the world. A green roof or vegetative roof is a conventional roof that has been enhanced with a waterproof membrane a drainage system and a growing medium which is then covered in vegetation. The vancouver convention centre located in vancouver british columbia and beautifully situated on vancouver s burrard inlet with a stunning mountain backdrop is a real life how to when it comes to providing a sustainable venue. Vancouver convention centre roof.

We re proud to be the world s first double leed platinum certified convention centre.