![]() ![]() At seven stories above street level, the weight and load of the Park Seventeen landscape and hardscape elements were key considerations. ![]() Many challenges exist in the design of a roof garden atop a structure. Of the total number of plant species, approximately 45% are well-adapted plants, which were used to accommodate low water consumption and also adapt to more extreme wind and heat issues on the elevated deck.Bamboo is well-adapted material in terms of wind mitigation and water consumption, and it was planted in contained planters to control its invasive nature. A bamboo grove creates secluded spaces that are shaded and protected from the wind.A higher albedo means that less sunlight is absorbed by the material. The albedo of lighter-colored concrete is 0.7-0.8, while the albedo of darker-colored concrete is 0.35-0.4. ![]()
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