Garden in the sky

(L-R) UVic’s Facilities Management gardener Peter Roberts and grounds worker John Johnston are keeping the green roof green atop the new Social Sciences and Mathematics Building. The building was open for occupancy in late February (although the green roof is not publicly accessible) and its green roof is the second on campus. It consists of two roofs and several patio gardens boasting sumac and maple trees, strawberries and roses, and lawns of native meadow mix—all of which help to insulate the building and capture moisture and rain. Other eco-aspects include using grey water for watering the greenery. More information about the building and its occupants is available at www.uvic.ca/buildings/cab.html.