Javits Convention Center Roof

As a result of all of our sustainable initiatives the facility s annual energy consumption has been reduced by 26.

Javits convention center roof.

Here s a live video feed from the javits center s 6 75 acre green roof the second largest of its kind in the united states. Home to 29 bird species five bat species and thousands of honeybees the green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on manhattan s west side. At nearly 7 acres it s the second largest such space at. From april to october the javits center offers free tours of its 6 75 acre green roof one of the largest of its kind in the united states.

The javits center s state of the art nearly 7 acre green roof can absorb up to seven million gallons of storm water run off annually while reducing heat gain throughout the building. The javits center s green roof spans 6 75 acres and has become a habitat for 29 bird species. There is noise but it sort of becomes white noise background noise elbin. Register for a tour of the javits center s 6 75 acre green roof one of the largest of its kind in the united states.

Birds on javits center s green roof cbs news eleven species of birds now call the roof home. Now sporting the largest green roof in the city the five block long convention center on the west side has become the jolly green javits. It is really peaceful. Home to 29 bird species five bat species and thousands of honey bees the green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on manhattan s west side.