The SMART (Sustainable Management And Revolutionary Technology) Shed Green Roof model, consisting of more than 50 pre-planted modules containing a mixture of California native grassland species, lies atop an irrigation control shed at the “SmartLandscape” site on the UC Davis campus. The Green Roof is used for research to test and measure reductions in building temperatures, specifically inside the irrigation control shed. The project, completed in April 2022, uses cutting-edge irrigation technology to monitor water use and ultimately develop an industry-wide standard for green roof irrigation. As a tertiary function, the design also trials untested California native grassland plants for their adaptability to a green roof environment, with the end-goal of mimicking local native habitats and extending the area available for native species. The design is open for the public to view at the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Equipment. Additionally, a page on the California Center for Urban Horticulture website is fully dedicated to the project, and can be found here.
- Timothy Crowell (Sustainable Environmental Design)
- Haven Kiers (Assistant Professor; Human Ecology)
- Dave Fujino (Executive Director; CA Center for Urban Horticulture)
- Loren Oki (Specialist; UC Cooperative Extension)