Techo Viviente

The new California Academy of Sciences building in Golden Gate Park will be topped with a living roof. A new link in an ecological corridor for wildlife, this roof will be planted with nine native California species that will not require artificial irrigation. The plants were grown at Rana Creek Nursery in Carmel Valley. Installation onto the roof took place from May to September, 2007.

Species selection-Plant species were tested to ensure that they would survive on the rolling hills of the roof without artificial irrigation or fertilization. They were also selected to provide habitat for native wildlife. Over 30 species were tested on the roof of the old Academy before demolition; nine finalists were selected for inclusion.
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