St. Elizabeth Adds Third Green Roof to Hospital Campus
APPLETON, WI (PRWEB) July 17, 2015 -- St. Elizabeth Hospital, continuing its commitment to providing person-centered care in a sustainable manner, is putting the final touches on its third planted roof. Contractors are wrapping up the installation of a 6,110 square-foot LiveRoof® system atop the new Fremont Tower which began earlier this week. The first 4,125 square foot green roof was installed on the Heart, Vascular and Lung Center building in 2009. This building received LEED Gold Certification in recognition of its sustainable design and operation. The hospital also installed a 3,000 square-foot vegetated roof on its Cancer Center in 2011.
St. Elizabeth Hospital is part of Affinity Health System, Ministry Health Care and Ascension. The hospital’s organizational value of wisdom calls its staff to be responsible stewards of natural resources. The new 5-story building at the Hospital was designed with a sustainable approach, and embodies this value. The building has many sustainable features, including efficient mechanical systems, use of passive solar energy, and low-flow faucets, toilets and showers. The building also has ground-floor and rooftop gardens, which benefit patients and the environment.
“When we planned the new building, we wanted to create a restful place for patients to heal and a great place for associates to work. We also wanted the building to be sustainable, so we deliberately planned and constructed the building in this way,” explains Iqbal Mian, a Lean Leader who focuses on sustainability efforts at Ministry Health Care.
The new rooftop garden was designed by Hamill Green Abrahamson, the architects for the project, and will be installed by Crafts Inc. Bachman’s Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota custom grew the green roof system as the regional LiveRoof licensee.
“It is important to us to assist Affinity Health System in creating a healthful, healing environment for patients, families, staff and visitors to St. Elizabeth Hospital,” says John Daniels, Vice President of Production and Wholesale, Bachman’s Inc. “We are proud of our relationship with Affinity, and pleased to continue to support their mission and vision for green healthcare and sustainability.”
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About LiveRoof® Global, LLC
LiveRoof Global, LLC is the horticultural science company that developed the LiveRoof® Hybrid System, whose natural function and natural beauty offer the highest level of green roof performance at the lowest level acquisition-installation-maturation-maintenance costs. Combining the best elements of proven green roof technologies, LiveRoof establishes a seamless vegetative surface rooted in a continuous layer of soil. This design maximizes environmental benefits, energy savings and rooftop aesthetics. Regional growers in its global network adapt LiveRoof plants for local conditions and customize plant selection for every project. The proof is on the roof showcased in LiveRoof projects that stand out as signature elements on commercial, public, university and school buildings throughout the globe.
About Bachman's, Inc.
Bachman's has been in business since 1885, when founder Henry Bachman, Sr., planted potatoes, lettuce, onions, and squash on a plot of land in south Minneapolis. Today, that plot contains the firm's headquarters and acres of floral, gift, garden, and landscaping departments, and Bachman's has grown to be one of the largest traditional floral and nursery operations in the world.
About St. Elizabeth Hospital
St. Elizabeth Hospital offers a wide range of top-tier healthcare services, including a 24-hour Emergency Department, oncology, cardiology, neurology and orthopedics. St. Elizabeth Hospital also has a neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a state-of-the-art BirthPlace Center. U.S. News and World Report recognized St. Elizabeth Hospital as one of the best hospitals for 2013-2014, and was the only Fox Cities hospital to receive this honor. St. Elizabeth Hospital is part of Affinity Health System, Ministry Health Care and Ascension.
Media Contact:
Angela Brumm, APR
Public & Community Relations Manager
Ministry Health Care
(920) 419-3810
angela.brumm(at)ministryhealth(dot)org
Amber Ponce, LiveRoof Global LLC, http://www.liveroof.com, +1 (616) 935-1964, [email protected]
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