Research in Motion – Northfield Drive
Project Description
Project Completion Date:
June 2009
Project Highlights:
The first large scale Living Roof by RIM. Walkout patio from Cafeteria.
Project Location:
Research In Motion’s (RIM’s) new facility at Northfield and University in Waterloo, Ontario
Project Area:
9,300 sq. ft of flat roof and vegetation
Roof Structure Layers:
Hot Rubber Roof with Cap Sheet installed with inverted insulation by a certified roofing contractor. Protective root barrier, MODI 50 drainage board, Enkamat 7020 Air Layer and filter cloth.
Soil Information:
Nedlaw Living Roofs Sedum GroMedium, 6″, 15 cm depth
Plant Material:
NLR pre-grown Sedum mats
Irrigation:
Establishment Watering the first week in mid June. The roof is watered by an external sprinkling system as needed in the summer.
Maintenance:
Provided by NLR and included as part of a 2 year warranty.
Project Details
ClientResearch in Motion - Northfield Drive
DateJune 2009