“What, then, do most animals in higher trophic levels rely on to pass on the energy held within the plant? Insects!”

— Douglas W. Tallamy - Bringing Nature Home

Vancouver House | Architek | Vancouver, British Columbia

Enhance the health of green roof plants.

The one-third acre green roof space designed and installed by Architek at Vancouver House provides refuge and food for birds and insects, slows or reduces stormwater runoff, decreases energy costs, and many other benefits.

The use of biodiverse liquid amendments such as compost extract and tea goes beyond the agriculture realm. Increasing the photosynthetic potential of urban landscapes via biological interactions within the rhizosphere is a domain worthy of attention. Envision the profound impact on the abundance of birds, bees, and other pollinators gracing this expansive green space!

March - May 2021 (Completed)
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• Construction activities and frequent disturbances lead to soil compaction and plant damage, preventing their growth.
• This was RootShoot's first collaboration with a company specializing in green roofs, so we were initially unsure of the logistics of applying liquid biological treatments.

After only three compost extract applications, plant growth has nicely filled the green roof.
None have been identified so far.
• Field observations.
• Initial testing of soil biological community via our Core Package Analysis.