Feb. 19, 2013: Green Roof on New York Convention Center to be One of the Largest in the U.S.
NEW YORK and DURHAM, N.C. — Xero Flor America (XFA) announced the selection of the Xero Flor Green Roof System for the 292,000-square-foot green roof being installed on the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The green roof will be the second largest on a building in the United States when completed.
The Javits Center has embarked on a major renovation project that includes replacement of the building’s roof and curtain wall, upgrades to the mechanical and electrical systems expected to reduce energy consumption by 26 percent, and interior reconfigurations designed to enhance the visitor experience as well as operational efficiency. “Incorporating a green roof will contribute to the goal of LEED® [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] Silver status,” said Nancy Czesak, first vice president, Tishman Construction, New York, and co-project director. An AECOM company, Tishman is the construction manager for the Javits renovation.