Green Roof Brings New Life to City of Newark

Green Roof at 132 E. Delaware Ave.

Professional engineer Joe Charma, of Landmark Science & Engineering, is proud to be helping to bring new life to the City of Newark in the form of a green roof system, installed on a portion of the roof of the new mixed-use building currently under construction at 132 E. Delaware Avenue. GG+A is the construction manager that oversaw installation of the green roof shown in this photo.

The Landmark team designed this partial "extensive" green roof for this urban construction project, which primarily helps to address Stormwater Management and Water Quality standards.

Green roof systems offers natural function and beauty, while helping to reduce storm water runoff and the urban heat island effect. They also provide noise reduction, fire retardation, and habitat creation.

We applaud the owner for installing a green roof -- a good and "sustainable" thing to do. Owners of green roofs also benefit from cost efficiencies from roof life extension and energy conservation.