manufactured by advanced green architecture LLC

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1 manufactured by advanced green architecture LLC

2 in built-in-place Pre-Grown Built-in-Place to introduce something new; make changes in anything established Build it on the roof. Allows endless design flexibility by creating extensive, semi-intensive, or intensive green roof. Green roof media can be blown onto the roof or craned up in bags and then spread to any depth. Create more aesthetically pleasing designs through contouring soil and creating organic design forms. Use sedum cuttings, plugs, sedum sod, or container plants to create instant pre-grown look. having or capable of many uses in 2 Advanced Green Roof was designed with the architectural specifier in mind by providing an innovative product that is versatile enough for use in any green roof project. The result set-in-place 3 is the revolutionary AGR modular tray system that can be specified as a set-in-place, builtin-place, or sloped green roof system. In addition to its unmatched versatility, Advanced Pre-Grown Set-in-Place Green Roof is equipped with an optional integrated subsurface, capillary irrigation system that can easily be added to any of the AGR systems you specify. We hope you enjoy the versatility of designing with Advanced Green Roof and look forward to seeing the beautiful green roofs you can create! -The Advanced Green Architecture Team Creators of Advanced Green Roof Set it on the roof. Arrives to job site fully vegetated with mature plants. Includes AGR Aqua-mat and Bio-wall technology. Bio-wall decomposes to create true 3 monolithic soil profile. Available in 2.5, 4 and 6 heights for a wide range of plants. Installs in a modular fashion, but functions longterm like a built-up system. in in Optional integrated subsurface irrigation can built-in-place set-in-place be easily be added to all the AGR systems. For more information visit our website at

3 rooted in research TM The patent-pending Advanced Green Roof system was designed through applied knowledge of scientific, green roof research. We believe that research leads to the development of new ideas and a better way of doing things. To accomplish this, the principal members of AGA pursued advanced degrees in environmental design with a focus on green roof research from Michigan State University, a world renowned agricultural research institute. Our scientific research studies produced some intriguing results and a light bulb went off; there was a need for some new green roof technology out there. The result was development of the revolutionary Advanced Green Roof system. Our research has been recognized through presentations and publications by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA), and Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC). AGA is continually researching new product ideas and techniques to improve the green roofs we provide to our customers. AGR components 4 4 Slope Stabilizers (sloped applications only) AGR slope stabilizers are designed for use on sloped roofs to prevent soil erosion and soil slump. Soil erosion can negatively affect plant health by reducing soil structure, quality, stability, and texture. AGR slope stabilizers also reduce the amount of sediment leaving the green roof, which can enter receiving water bodies. 5 3 Bio-Wall AGR bio-degradable sidewalls decompose after installation to create a 3 monolithic soil profile, which functions like a complex landscape ecosystem. This maximizes water and nutrient transfer across the green roof system and prevents plants from becoming root bound. 2 Aqua-Mat AGR Aqua-Mats maximize water retention and control critical soil moisture and temperature levels. Water is spread evenly across the green roof system and delivered directly to plant roots to produce healthy, uniform plant growth. 1 Tray Module AGR tray modules are designed with a false bottom to promote positive drainage and air movement underneath the plant roots. Air to the root zone means healthy growing roots working hard to supply the rest of the plant with water and nutrients while keeping diseases in check. This also allows the green roof to be easily removed and replaced for repairs.

4 6 7 Overhead irrigation systems are wasteful of water and encourage surface rooting which is vulnerable to extreme temperature and moisture stress. Also, weed seeds are less likely to germinate if the substrate surface is kept dry, meaning subsurface irrigation can lead to less maintenance requirements by watering underneath the surface. AGR subsurface irrigation is invisible, easy to install and has no moving parts to adjust or repair. Simply, place the AGR tray modules on the roof and insert drip irrigation lines through the integrated irrigation channels and you re done. The drip lines can be connected to an irrigation source at any time you re ready. Adding sub-surface drip irrigation to the Advanced Green Roof system is simple. While irrigation is not required in the AGR system, we recommend it, not only because it is a great insurance policy during drought, but it promotes healthy, robust, thriving plants that will maximize your green roof. This will increase benefits such as evaporative cooling, air pollution filtration, stormwater management, carbon sequestration, and aesthetics. AGR subsurface irrigation is more effective in delivering water directly and evenly to the root system with little or no evaporative loss. Patent Pending Sub-Surface Irrigation Technology

5 Connectors Lateral Line Driplines (0.5 ) Driplines can continue through as many irrigation channels as specified in the design Drip lines are connected to an irrigation lateral line after being inserted through the modules using simple T-connectors. The lateral line is connected to the main irrigation line which is linked to the 8 Advanced Green Roof is the only modular system that can offer an integrated, capillary water source. Each drip line contains emitters on 12 spacing so that each tray receives sufficient watering. 9 subsurface irrigation system. AGR s tray module includes an integrated irrigation channel that allows for drip lines to be inserted through the module during installation. These drip lines supply water to the Aqua-Mats which line the bottom of the tray module. Plant roots grow down through the soil profile and touch the Aqua-Mats so that water is delivered directly to the root zone. The Aqua-Mats spread water evenly across the entire roof to promote uniform plant growth and control soil temperature and moisture levels. This innovative technology simplifies irrigation on a green roof and ensures long lasting beauty. Plant roots grow down through the soil profile and touch the Aqua-Mat so that water is delivered directly to the root zone for maximum water efficiency. The Aqua-Mats distribute water evenly across the entire roof surface to ensure uniform plant growth.

6 in set-in-place AGR Pre-Grown Set-in-Place is delivered to the project site fully vegetated with your choice of preferred plant mixes for an instant green roof. The plants are cultivated in the AGR trays by our professional horticulturists to ensure healthy plants upon project delivery. AGR Pre- Grown Set-in-Place includes our Bio-Wall technology so that it can be installed in a modular fashion. The Bio-Walls decompose after installation to create a 3 deep, monolithic soil profile. This allows AGR Pre-Grown Set-in-Place to function like a traditional built-up system by maximizing water and nutrient transfer across the green roof system and preventing root AGR Pre-Grown Set-in-Place ensures long lasting green roof beauty through our Bio-Wall and Aqua-Mat technology. Green roof plants thrive within the AGR system to produce an instant, seamless green roof. 3 Bio-Wall 2 Aqua-Mat 1 Tray Module bound plants.

7 in built-in-place AGR Pre-Grown Built-in-Place consolidates complex green roof layers into an interconnecting, modular drainage layer, making installation simple and efficient. AGR Pre-Grown Built-in-Place provides endless design flexibility by allowing varying soil depths and greater plant selection. Green roof media is brought to the rooftop after the AGR tray module is in place and plants can be installed using sedum cuttings, perennial plugs, or sedum mats. AGR Pre-Grown Built-in-Place is a cost effective solution for any green roofing project and over the course of time produces the same benefits of our Set-in-Place system. AGR Pre-Grown Built-in-Place simplifies traditional plant-in-place green roof systems by combining all the necessary components into a single, modular system. The roof deck remains easily accessible for maintenance, no need to cut and remove sections of green roof layers, simply lift the modules and access the desired area. 2 Aqua-Mat 1 Tray Module

8 in built-in-place Green roofs can be designed to create wildlife habitat in urban areas where vegetation and natural habitat have been destroyed due to building development. Extensive green roofs that lack species diversity and landscape structure have a reduced capacity to support bird or insect communities. AGR Built-in-Place Biodiverse creates a complex landscape structure that attracts more bird and insect species, effectively increasing the biodiversity on your green roof. Varying soil depths along with combinations of perennials, grasses, sedum mats, plugs, and cuttings are used to create a true landscape design on your roof. Habitat structures, such as logs and gravel swaths can be incorporated for use by a variety of birds and insects. AGR Built-in-Place Biodiverse is a unique concept that provides more habitat and biodiversity than most green roofs, which only incorporate sedum and minimal landscape structure. Christian Reformed Church National Headquarters, located in Grand Rapids, MI has become certified as a national wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). More than 20 different varieties of plants, varying soil depths, perching structures, and gravel swaths were installed on the green roof to promote wildlife habitat. The rooftop provides the four basic elements needed for certification by the NWF: food, water, cover, and places to raise young.

9 16 AGR Sloped is designed specifically for use on pitched roofs by incorporating slope stabilizers and integrated subsurface irrigation technology. Sloped green roofs require South facing slopes can be problematic for green roof applications because of extreme temperatures experienced on the roof due to direct solar incidence. Adequate soil moisture levels are critical to control extreme temperatures and create an environment that is suitable 17 special design considerations for roof aspect, solar incidence, erosion control, and drainage. for plant growth. AGR Sloped uses slope stabilizers and integrated subsurface irrigation to create an environment that produces thriving green roofs on pitched roofs. AGR Sloped integrated subsurface irrigation controls critical soil temperature and moisture levels, which can be problematic on pitched roofs, while slope stabilizers prevent surface 4 Slope Stabilizer erosion and soil slump. Our sloped system can be installed either Set-in-Place or Built-in- Place. Set-in-Place systems provide maximum erosion control on steep slopes, but Built- 3 Bio-Wall in-place systems are a viable option for low pitched roofs. Special edging details may be 2 Aqua-Mat required to handle the downward force of the green roof, but we can help you with that. 1 Tray Module

10 Roof waterproofing design assistance We start by helping you design the entire roofing assembly to make sure your waterproofing system functions properly. Green roof technical collaboration and/or design experience the AGA difference AGA offers turn-key solutions for architects, landscape architects, contractors, and building owners. Our team has more than 30 years of experience in technical roofing design and consultation, and can provide complete design assistance from concept to completion. We will assist with the incorporation of our Advanced Green Roof system to your roofing assembly. This ensures proper integration between your membrane manufacturer and the green roof system. True landscape architecture brought to your roof Finally, we will provide the landscape architectural design of the green roof to create a beautiful landscape that will provide long lasting beauty throughout the life of the building. move beyond traditional green roofing to a true biodiverse rooftop landscape with Advanced Green Architecture.

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