Consider it an expansion, without the need for new construction. Loads of sedium plants will soon transform the roof of the Creative Discovery Museum.
Sedium plants come from the same family as the cactus, soaking up nearly all the water they need during a rain event. In fact, this green roof will absorb over 80% of what falls. Whorton says "it will remove 80 to 90% of all the harmful substances that are in the water and heavy metals, most of the stuff we're having problems with our storm water this will filter it."
It also dampens sound, cools the building, and cleans the air. "Acceptance of green roofs continues to grow in Chattanooga. Already, about 14 buildings in town feature these special tops. Once complete this green rood at the Creative Discovery Museum will be the largest in Tennessee."
This excerpt was taken from an article written by Joe Legge. For complete article, go here: http://wdef.com/news/creative_discovery_museum_gets_green_roof_to_help_storm_water_runoff/03/2010
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