Javits Center Green Roof Visit

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Javits center green roof visit.

Join us for a members only tour of the second largest green roof in the united states led by the project architect on the javits center renovation. Home to 29 bird species five bat species and thousands of honeybees the green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on manhattan s west side. Two thirds of the javits center s new roof is installed. Comprised of sedum and home to 29 bird species five bat species and thousands of honeybees the green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on manhattan s west side.

Home to 26 bird species five bat species and thousands of honeybees the javits center green roof has become a sanctuary for wildlife all while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on manhattan s west side. When completed it will be the size of six bryant parks and bring a bit of nature to heavily commercial area of the west side. Green roof tour dates for 2019 have been released. Join us for a members only tour of the second largest green roof in the united states led by the project architect on the javits center renovation.

Javits this self sustaining new york icon has become a wildlife sanctuary a community partner and a nationwide nexus where the latest ideas in business and pop culture converge under one very green roof. The javits center green roof installation was officially completed in october 2014 and measures 297 000 sf which is the second largest green roof on a single free standing building in the u s. As a result of all of our sustainable initiatives the facility s annual energy consumption has been reduced by 26. Here s a live video feed from the javits center s 6 75 acre green roof the second largest of its kind in the united states.

The javits center is more than just a convention center. Javits center s green roof tours register for a tour of the javits center s 6 75 acre green roof one of the largest of its kind in the united states. This tour will share an in depth look at this massive project and how it has contributed to a 26 percent reduction in the facility s annual energy consumption. Named after the legendary and lifelong new yorker senator jacob k.

The javits center s state of the art nearly 7 acre green roof can absorb up to seven million gallons of storm water run off annually while reducing heat gain throughout the building.