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Green roofs benefit greatly from the use of lightweight aggregate, offering superior drainage, aeration,
and support for vegetation. These projects highlight the advantages of using Arcosa Lightweight
aggregate in green roof systems, resulting in sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient urban spaces.
Efficient Green Roof Media Placement at Long Island City Project
High above Long Island City, New York, a cutting-edge green roof installation is quietly
reshaping the skyline. On the 14th floor of a newly constructed residential building, an
innovative method for placing specialized growing media is transforming a bare rooftop into a
lush urban oasis.
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Green Roof Excellence: Nashville Music City Center
The Nashville Music City Center, a sprawling convention center and public venue, brings an
innovative green space to downtown Nashville, rising five stories above the city’s streets.
Built in 2012 and LEED Gold certified, the center includes a
191,000-square-foot green roof, enhancing both sustainability and urban aesthetics in Nashville.
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Historic Transformation: Green Roof Enhances Atlanta’s Ponce City Market
One of the central features of a revitalized Atlanta landmark is the building’s green roof,
which serves as a gathering spot and recreational area for tenants and visitors. The renovated
historic property, known as Ponce City Market, boasts a beautiful natural space atop its
downtown rooftop made possible by expanded shale and clay from Arcosa Lightweight.
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