| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 39.16 |
| Liaison | Kristina Bryan |
| Submission Date | Oct. 9, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Saint Louis University
Tier2-4: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Brandon
Verhoff Director Sustainability & Benchmarking |
Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
A brief description of the program or practice:
SLU has a 2,000 square foot cactus garden on campus. This was established in 2003 to promote xeriscaping and water conservation as part of a broader sustainable development plan for the overall landscape. The garden is also used by the Biology Department to serve as an outdoor classroom for xeriscaping instruction.
As part of the construction of SLU’s Doisy Research Center in 2008, approximately 7,200 square feet of vegetative roof was installed on the 212,000 square foot building. The roof is an extensive system (4”) and is planted with five (5) varieties of sedum. These varieties were chosen based on their survival capacity and adaptability to a vegetative roof environment in the Midwest (Missouri) climate.
All irrigation systems separate turf zones from shrub and perennial zones to eliminate unnecessary and wasteful watering. SLU also utilizes a central control irrigation management system to help reduce water usage.
Article on Cactus Garden: http://www.slu.edu/Documents/universitas/utas_summer_04.pdf
The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Doisy Reserch Green Roof:
http://www.slu.edu/x39529.xml
Doisy Reserch Green Roof:
http://www.slu.edu/x39529.xml
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