CITY HALL GREEN ROOF

Farr Associates provided construction administration for the first government building in the U.S. to undertake a sustainability initiative of such a significant scope. The project was one of three national pilot projects sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The design includes over 150 species of native cultivated and non-native plants, and utilizes both intensive and extensive systems. Water use is mitigated through collection of stormwater that is recycled for irrigation.

Client: City of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Year: 2001