Public Library Roof, Des Moines, Iowa

Public buildings are the ideal place to showcase the benefits of green roofs and living walls. This public library in Des Moines, Iowa, features a green roof that saves water, protects the building’s roof and controls rainwater runoff – ultimately saving taxpayers money.

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