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Natural Systems Engineering’s Kyle Thomas Quoted in Long Island’s Newsday

Natural Systems Engineering’s Principal, Kyle Thomas, was quoted for this Newsday (New York) newspaper article on green stormwater management.   The story describes how the Nassau County municipalities of North Hempstead, Great Neck Plaza and Floral Park have released their 2017 Stormwater Management Reports calling for the management of stormwater water in an eco-friendly manner.  Thomas was interviewed to provide a somewhat technical perspective on what management of stormwater in a green fashion actually means.

 

A Village of Great Neck Plaza street sweeper

Birds Eye View of New Green Roof at Zip Networks!

As seen from a passing drone, shown is the new vegetated roof at Zip Networks, 100 Wilkinson Street, Syracuse.  The green roof is an extensive green roof planted with sedum.  Construction was performed by Shaffer Building Services (Syracuse, New York) based on the design of Natural Systems Engineering.   The roof looks brown due to the erosion control mat, but will be green by the end of the season!  The project was funded by Onondaga County’s award-winning Save the Rain program.

Birds Eye View of Zip Networks Vegetated Roof.

Birds Eye View of Zip Networks Vegetated Roof.

Onondaga Tower Green Roof Completed

Construction of the Onondaga Tower Green (vegetated) roof was completed on September 14.  Irrigation to continue for 2 weeks to until cuttings are established.  Check back for updated photos next year!

Post-construction photograph of Onondaga Tower green roof

Post-construction photograph of Onondaga Tower green roof

Onondaga Tower Green Roof Begun!

Construction of the green (vegetated) roof at Onondaga Tower began on September 13, 2014.  The building is the former HSBC Bank Building, a 15-story combined parking and office building currently owned by CBD Development Corp.  The green roof is an approximately 5000 sq ft extensive vegetated roof funded by Onondaga County’s Save the Rain program.   The green roof was designed by Natural Systems Engineering.  Shaffer Building Services is performing the installation.  The photograph below shows the placement of the growing medium, into which sedum will be planted.

Vegetated Roof Growing Medium Placement

Vegetated Roof Growing Medium Placement

Green Roof at Graham Millworks Well-Established at 1 Year!

After 1 year, the extensive green roof at Graham Millworks located at Richmond Avenue in Syracuse is well established.  The vegetated roof was planted in place in the Summer of 2013 using sedum plugs.  This aerial view was obtained from a nearby building in September 2014.  Green roof designed by Natural Systems Engineering, PLLC.  Plants and soil supplied by Motherplants, Ithaca, New York.

Aerial view from south of Graham Millworks. September 2014.

Aerial view from south of Graham Millworks. September 2014.

Onondaga Tower Extensive Green Roof Design Completed!

We completed the design for an extensive green roof for the Onondaga Tower building (former HSBC building) located in downtown Syracuse.  The project is currently being bid and construction is expected to begin this Spring!