Charles Houston Elementary School

The green roof at Charles Houston consists includes both inaccessible green roofs on the upper roof level and an outdoor classroom terrace. The outdoor terrace is designed with metal planters with attached metal screens to rear to keep the students away from the building edge. The deck pavers and ADA ramp installed are FCS certified Ipe Wood and provide an aesthetic contrast to the lush sedum green roof which surrounds it.

Installed
2020
Location
Washington DC
Square Footage
16,125
General Contractor

Furbish cultivates remarkable experiences by bringing nature into the built environment, enriching lives, and helping you make the world greener.