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Can we help the Urban Heat Island Effect in Downtown Montreal?
Picture the iconic Complexe Desjardins crowned with a vibrant green roof inspiring other downtown buildings to follow its lead toward a greener Montreal.
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Our case examines adding sedum plants on the lower roof of the Complexe Desjardins in downtown Montreal. The project would help reduce the urban heat island effect by absorbing less heat than conventional roofing materials and cooling cities through the plants' evapotranspiration. A visible green roof would also serve as a strong cultural and corporate statement, highlighting Desjardins’s commitment to sustainability and positioning the building as a model for eco-friendly urban design.
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