Ellis Creek Recycling Facility

Image :
Sky View of Facility

Ellis Creek Recycling Facility

A carpet of succulents are arranged in mass plantings over the expanse of these industrial building’s roofs.

The living roof is supported throughout the dry season by the reclaimed water produced by this municipal wastewater recycling facility.

Net Zero stormwater discharge is achieved thru the combination of the vegetative roofs and rain garden basins on the ground.

Operation building - Ellis Creek Facility
East Facade - Ellis Creek Facility
Bee with Sedum flower
Sedum flowering
Operation Building Ellis Creek Facility
Roofscape of succulents
Year :
2009
Size :
12,000 SF
Design :
SYMBIOS
Installation :
SYMBIOS
System :
Extensive 4" depth
Location :

Petaluma, CA
United States

Plantings :
Drought tolerant succulents
Maintenance :
SYMBIOS
Project Team :
Petaluma Water Department
Water system :

Recycled municipal water

Irrigation :
Spray system
Awards :
Awards of Excellence - Cities Alive- GRHC - 2013 - commercial/industrial class
Project Scope :
Living Roof
Project Class :
Commercial
Project Categories :
Succulent
Project Type :
Extensive