A pavilion at the Circling Raven Golf Course, part of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort & Hotel, in
Drought-resistant grasses grow in six inches of soil on the roof, with wildflowers to add color in the spring. Installing a green roof cost nearly twice as much as the high-end metal roof in the pavilion’s initial plans. Not having to install air conditioning helped offset the cost. The roof also will last longer, because the soil and plants protect the roof’s membrane from solar rays, Gula said.
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