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2007 - Projects Completed and Funded
Successful applicants 2007 | Successful applicants 2006
In 2006 and 2007 the City of Toronto launched a Green Roof Incentive Pilot Program. The goal of this program was to encourage green roof construction in the City, resulting in a number of highly visible projects, with educational and promotional benefits. The 2006 program funded 16 projects at an incentive of $10/ square metre, totalling 3000 square metres and an incentive investment of $30,000.
In 2007, the incentive was increased to $20 per square meter for single-family residential developments, and $50.00 per square meter for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential developments. Green roofs were identified as a storm water best management practice, and funding was allocated by Toronto Water. The 2007 program funded 37 projects at $50 / sq metre, totalling 6,779 square metres and a total incentive investment of $338,950.
In 2008 the pilot program progressed into the Eco-roof Incentive program, partnered with LiveGreen Toronto.
Category: Institutional
Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum is a major tourist attraction in Toronto hosting over a million guests per year. The museum originally opened to the public in 1914 and is located on the corner of Bloor Street W and Queens Park. The green roof was a roof retrofit project with significant weight restrictions. The roof is constructed on a portion of the 1913 historic Philosopher's Walk wing, "Liza's Garden" is visible from their restaurant, C5, in the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal.
Green roof size: 519.03 m2
Green roof system: Extensive. Soil depth 3 inches/7.6 cm, light-weight soil mix
Landscape Architect: PLANT Architect Inc.
Consultant: Gardens in the Sky
Lighting Consultant: Suzanne Powadiuk
Structural and Roofing Membrane: Halsall Engineering
For more information visit:
www.rom.on.ca/exhibitions/spaces/lizasgarden.php
www.branchplant.com/
www.gardensinthesky.ca
Category: Institutional
Crescent School
Crescent School is a private, all-boys school and is located on Bayview Ave. Their green roof is visible from both the exterior and interior of the school. Green roof construction was initiated by a science teacher in conjunction with the environmental curriculum, involving students in the project.
Green roof size: 80.75 m2
Green roof system: Intensive. Sedum carpet. Soil depth 4-6 inches/ 10-15 cm.
Landscape Architect: Terry McGlade- Gardens in the Sky
For more information visit:
www.gardensinthesky.ca
Category: Institutional
The Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is a major tourist attraction within Toronto, drawing approximately 1.2 million visitors per year. The Zoo is located on Meadowvale Road in the Rouge valley and the green roof is situated on top of the Australasian Pavilion. As one of the most popular exhibits at the Zoo, the Australasian Pavilion is the Zoo's first green roof. Visible from the entrance to the pavilion and another the ZooMobile tour to the south of the pavilion. The exhibit is expected to have detailed explanatory signage including 3D construction details to provide educational material for visitors. A new green roof is being developed above the polar bear Pavilion, scheduled for completion by the spring of 2009.
Green roof size: 114 m2
Green roof system: Intensive. Soil depth of 6 inches/ 15 cm, plus tapered insulation, root barrier and water retention panels. Meadow vegetation.
Landscape Architect: Landsource Organix
For more information:
http://www.landsourceorganix.com/
Category: Institutional
GWL Realty Advisors
GWL Realty Advisors is a Canadian real estate investment advisor and manager; they have developed a green roof on Hazleton Place- a prestigious seniors residence. This roof is visible from all west-facing units and involved both residents and administrative staff in it's development. Hazleton Place is located on Avenue Rd.
Green roof size: 585 m2
Green roof system: Extensive (Zinco). Soil depth of 5 inches/ 12.5 cm. Sedum carpet.
Landscape Architect: ZinCo Canada Inc.
For more information visit:
http://www.zinco.ca/references.htm
Category: Multiple Residents (Rose)
The green roof is a roof retrofit and renovation project on an older home. As such, there are specific weight restrictions with building. There are two levels of green roof with one being visible and both accessible. The focus of these spaces is biodiversity and native species.
Green roof size: 42.00 m2
Green roof system: Extensive (Biomix). Soil depth of 6 inches/ 15 cm.
Landscape Architect: Landsource Organix
For more information visit:
http://www.landsourceorganix.com/
Category: Single Family Residential (Eastwood)
The green roof is a roof retrofit and renovation project on an older home. As such, there are specific weight restrictions with building.
Green roof size: 42.97 m2
Green roof system: Extensive Xero Flor "XF301". Soil depth of 1.18 inches/ 3 cm. Moss / Sedum carpet mix, with retention fleece.
Landscape Architect: Homeowner
For more information:
http://www.xeroflor.ca/
Category: Single Family Residential (Ellis Park)
Green roof incorporated into new home with multiple levels. Focus is on visibility and access with a large variety of plant species.
Green roof size: 116.39 m2
Green roof system: Extensive (Hydrotech). Soil depth is 6-10 inches/ 15 -25.5 cm. Triple mix soil and 1-2 inches/ 2.5-5cm of pine bark mulch.
Landscape Architect: Gardens in the Sky
For more information:
www.gardensinthesky.ca
Category: Single Family Residential (Feldbrigg)
Green roof incorporated into design of new home. There are two levels of green roofs.
Green roof size: 220 m2
Green roof system: Extensive Xero Flor "XF301". Soil depth of 1.18 inches/ 3 cm. Sedum carpet.
Landscape Architect: Christina Vecchio, Core Architects Inc.
For more information:
http://www.xeroflor.ca/
http://www.corearchitects.com/
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