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Green roof?

Rachel Kim Design Studio

9 years ago

Hi, is the garage roof a green roof? Who designed/ installed them? We're on the peninsula trying to do the same thing

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Huettl Landscape Architecture
9 years ago
That was a pre-planted tray system. We did not design or install it.
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Intermountain Roofscape Supply
9 years ago
Looks like a module system. We grow LiveRoof hybrid system (which utilizes modules for the ease and pre-grown benefit, but also principles of carpet or sod systems. Let me know if you have any questions, we'd be happy to help!

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