Living Green Roof: Vancouver Convention Centre - BC, Canada

By borrowing from nature and maximizing science and technology, the Vancouver Convention Centre has assembled plant groups for its living roof. This innovative project brings in a new level of ecology and habitat to the urban landscape, and will fluctuate and change over time.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/

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[agc3168]

The Convention Centre is spectacular and provides state-of-the-art facilities.

[vancouverconvention]

Thank you for your comment @agc3168!

[shargawymessenger]

actually the convention centre also has a bee hives and is producing honey for their in-house kitchen

[psinckl]

A great video. Reminds me of a project in Paris where they have bee hives on the roof, could it be done on this roof.????? Bees are in decline but thriving in Paris and produce tons of honey.

[Anetkb]

i want his for my home!!! on a smaller scale of course

[bloodyninja199]

that is so awesome! I love Canada