Shared by University College Falmouth, Devon and the University of Exeter in Cornwall
Locally sourced plants the crowning feature at Tremough Campus
Project Reference Brochure 748.07 Kb|
Client |
CUC Tremough Academic Building, Tremough Campus |
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Architect |
Grainge Architects |
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Main Contractor |
Leadbitter Construction Ltd |
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Roofing Contractor |
System Maintenance |
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Type of Development |
The CUC Tremough Academic Building was a new build project, allowing the University College Falmouth to relocate their state of the art photographic centre and add new specialist Honours Degrees in Press Photography and Marine & Natural History Photography, as well as four new Journalism Master Degrees. Incorporated in the build was office space, lecture theatres, classrooms and studios. |
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Reason for Green Roof |
The green roof was chosen due to its environmental qualities, as well as for aesthetic purposes. The design team’s previous project with Flag UK roofing was a great success so they decided to use it again, and the building was intended to blend into the landscape. A fantastic wild flower roof with locally sourced plants was erected onto the site. |
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Type of Roof |
An Optigreen nature roof from Flag UK with wild seed mix from the local areas was loosely laid onto Tremough Campus. |
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Size of Green Roof |
3,000m2 of living green roof was specified for the new academic building. |
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Details of Green Roof Element |
The 'Nature roof' (which contains Flagon TPO as it's waterproofing layer) provides a high diversity of species of flora and fauna with long lasting blooming effect and is consequently of high ecological value. Discussions with local advisors and residents led to the agreement that Flag UK should incorporate a wildflower roof with native local species rather than the originally proposed sedum roof. This had the effect of reducing costs and also ensuring that the roof fitted with the surrounding area and would flourish in the maritime climate. |
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Comments |
This environmentally friendly project saw all parties working together in a true spirit of co-operation and commitment. Both the architect, contractor and Flag UK spent a substantial amount of time planning and clarifying requirements which added to the overall success of the build. At only a few months old the wi ldflower is still growing, but by summer 2008 Tremough Academic Building should have a more developed green roof. |
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Completion Date |
August 2007 |
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Funding / Support |
Tremough Development Vehicle Ltd |
