Database research record2012·Canada
An investigation into new SUB rooftop garden irrigations systems
Seungmin Lee, Alexandra Nan, Meredith Kealty, Kevin Pan
cIRcle (University of British Columbia)
Urban Farm DB summary
This report assesses irrigation systems for a new rooftop garden at the Student Union Building (SUB) in Vancouver, Canada, which aims for LEED Platinum+ certification. Micro-irrigation is recommended due to limited space, the need for high water efficiency, and a low carbon footprint. Micro-irrigation systems apply water directly to plants, reducing evaporation and energy costs, with an observed 80% improvement in water efficiency compared to conventional practices.