Javits Center Green Roof

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Javits center green roof.

Birds on javits center s green roof cbs news eleven species of birds now call the roof home. The largest at ford motor company s river rouge plant which reached the milestone of its tenth anniversary in 2013 is also a xeroflor installation. The javits center s green roof spans 6 75 acres and has become a habitat for 29 bird species. Javits convention center s green roof is home to birds bats and bees by roger clark published 6 46 am et jun.

Free tours of the green roof are available by appointment. World class technological innovation resourcefulness and an unrivaled commitment to excellence. Through our innovative sustainability efforts the javits center is poised to sustain a green environment far into the future. 11 2019 published 6 46 am edt jun.

The javits center green roof installation was officially completed in october 2014 and measures 297 000 sf which is the second largest green roof on a single free standing building in the u s. Feels and operates better than ever before and as a result we are busier than ever before. It is really peaceful. Home to 29 bird species five bat species and thousands of honey bees the green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on manhattan s west side.

Real estate environment birds nature share. Since 2014 26 bird species and five bat species have been identified on the 6 75 acre green roof the second largest of its kind in the united states. Most importantly our dedication to sustainability embodies everything that the javits center stands for. 11 2019 updated 7 33 am et jun.

The javits center s sustainability initiatives from its high efficiency glass encased façade and energy saving green roof to its advanced recycling practices not only conserve energy but also set the industry standard.