Our Nursery is located in Batavia, New York between Buffalo and Rochester, only a few miles from the Canadian border.

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1 3 OUR MISSION: BRING NTURE BCK TO THE CITY! WITH HIGH PERFORMING & ESY TO INSTLL TECHNOLOGIES Vegetal I.D. is a team of living infrastructure experts dedicated to the development and manufacture of living technologies that perform well over time, while keeping the installation and maintenance simple. Since 1993 we have worked to refine our plant mix, growing medium, and invented technologies to solve stormwater management issues. In 2000 we invented the first green roof tray, HYDROPCK. product that is shipped pre-vegetated and ready to install. In 2011 we launched STOCK & FLOW, a revolutionary combination of green and blue roof technology to increase water retention and control the release of rainwater from the roof. Our Nursery is located in Batavia, New York between Buffalo and Rochester, only a few miles from the Canadian border. Vegetal I.D. is driven by an imperative to provide extraordinary customer service. Our experts provide technical support for every installation. We offer assistance to the building owner to organize a green roof maintenance plan.

2 4 VEGETL i.d., GROWING PLNTS FOR PURPOSE t Vegetal I.D., we believe that high quality living infrastructure begins with the plants, and this is the foundation of our success. Our company has been forged around the perspective of our founder, who is before anything else a farmer. It is from this perspective that all Vegetal I.D. green roof technologies are grown under our care to ensure that we provide clients with resilient high quality green products. We recognize that not everyone is a gardener. That is why we believe it is our responsibility to adapt to the building industry, rather than the other way around. Our products are easy to install by people who specialize in building, not plants. Our systems are easy to maintain, and we provide tools to support building owners in long-term maintenance in order to create long lasting healthy green roofs. We are at the forefront of our industry in the development of next generation green roofs that are easy to implement and easy to maintain with proven long-term performance.

3 VEGETL i.d. profile 5 horticultural specialist strategy of innovation ll-round expertise R & D Plant grower Growing media Design Logistic Install & Care Key dates 1991 First semi-intensive green roof projects 1993 Sedum mat production launched 1997 Development of a complete system featuring drainage solutions, a growing medium and vegetation 2000 Invention, design and patenting of the first pre-grown module system: HYDROPCK 2003 Development of living wall solutions 2009 Large-scale green roof projects in international markets 2011 Creation of a North merican subsidiary 2013 Launch of STOCK & FLOW, the innovative rooftop stormwater retention solution

4 GREEN ROOF 101 GREEN. GREEN ROOF ROOF SUCCESS FCTORS B. GREEN ROOF SOLUTIONS C. BENEFITS OF GREEN ROOFS D. LEED CREDITS E. GREEN ROOF DESIGN VEGETL i.d. TECHNICL SOLUTIONS F. HYDROPCK GREEN ROOF SYSTEM G. VEGETTION OPTIONS H. SLOPE PPLICTION I. PROJECT SHOW CSE J. INSTLLTION K. MINTENNCE L. IRRIGTION M. WRRNTY N. CD DRWINGS

5 12. GREEN ROOF SUCCESS FCTORS Green roofs enhance urban areas by creating additional green spaces. Unlike roof gardens, which are both expensive to install and require intensive maintenance, extensive green roofs are easily installed at a significantly lower cost, and require minimal maintenance. The success of a green roof project depends on four key factors: Project study: Vegetal I.D. completes thorough a project study of every installation to determine the most appropriate type of vegetation, the area to be planted, the installation process, and the subsequent maintenance requirements. Installation Process: closely coordinated installation is important to a successful green roof. That is why Vegetal I.D. s logistics department dispatch all activities for maximum efficiency, optimum delivery times and lower costs. The green roof system: Vegetal I.D. carefully controls its production process to ensure consistent product quality and a high-performing green roof system. Maintenance: Extensive green roofs require little maintenance, but certain tasks are essential for the vegetation s long-term survival. Vegetal I.D. provides long-term follow-up services for its projects, via a maintenance agreement tailored to each project s specific features.

6 2. logo doit être moins visible logo doit être présent mais pas aussi visible qu avec le bandeau vert. Ex: page rédactionnelle du classeur, intérieur fiche produit.green ROOF SUCCESSFCTORS FCTORS. GREEN ROOF SUCCESS 13 PROJECT STUDY T he green roof system for each project must be designed with careful consideration for a number of important 3. logofactors: rectangulaire peu adapté au format L espace disponible sur le support de communication est peu adapté au format rectangulaire. Logo plus visible en format carré. Ex: thumbnails site web, pancarte 4, etc) In North merica, green roofs are subject to several standards and guidelines: climate decking desired vegetation type and aesthetic appearance STM E 2397 : applicable when determining dead loads and live loads associated with a green roof system. safe working load roof pitch roof location and exposure NSI /SPRI RP-14 : applicable when factoring wind forces into the green roof design. rooftop accessibility building standards The green roof design guide produced by Toronto City Council (TGRCS). There may be other additional constraints such as reflective walls that run alongside the green roof, or runoff that spills onto the green roof from adjacent roofs. ll of these factors are taken into consideration by Vegetal I.D. s engineers and technicians as they apply their expertise to identify the most appropriate design for each project. Vegetal I.D. employs a well-balanced team of technical experts with unrivaled experience in the building and design of green roofs. This enables our expert team to offer valuable insight on even the most technically complex projects. Green roof layout study THE GREEN ROOF SYSTEM green roof system consists of four successive layers: a drainage layer, a filter layer, a growing medium layer (substrate), and a vegetation layer. Successfully managing this composite structure is the key to creating a green roof system that performs well over the long-term. HYDROPCK module has been proven and tested in a multitude of climates and is the most installed green roof module in the world. Vegetal I.D. has been growing perennials for over 20 years and operates one of North merica s largest nurseries specializing in the production of green roof and living wall systems. The plants are drought tolerant, healthy and selected to stay beautiful in the long-run.

7 14. GREEN ROOF SUCCESS FCTORS INSTLLTION PROCESS Installing a green roof requires special working arrangements, due to the weight of the green roof system, waterproofing requirements, and provisions for maintenance access. With several thousand successful projects worth of experience, Vegetal I.D. s teams have the expertise to advise on all aspects of the installation and guide customers though any project specific constraints. Installing a HYDROPCK module MINTENNCE Extensive green roofs require very little maintenance, but certain tasks are essential for the long-term survival of the plant cover. The type of maintenance activity depends on the type of vegetation and the customer s requirements in terms of aesthetic appearance. will also require periodic maintenance by a specialist contractor. We strongly recommend formalizing these maintenance tasks using a maintenance agreement with a specialist contractor when the project is handed over. Vegetal I.D. offers maintenance agreements suitable for all types of projects, covering both planted and vegetation-free zones. The roofing assembly system VEGETL I.D. WILL LED YOU TO SUCCESSFUL PROJECT Project Study Systems Installation Maintenance