Milwaukee, WI – FJA Christiansen announced it will install a green roof with photovoltaic panels and green space on the Milwaukee Public Library’s historic Central Library.

FJA Christiansen, a Tecta America Company, was awarded the more than $1 million contract earlier this year.

Construction on the project began in late August and will be completed later this year. The 32,000 square foot green roof will feature 27,000 square feet of vegetation as well as solar panels.

Tecta America, the largest commercial roofing company in the U.S, joins HGA Architectural Firm to work on this sustainable project.

According to the company, the Milwaukee Public Library will not only see value and garner the benefits of a smaller carbon footprint, it will also see increased savings due to lower electricity, energy, heating and cooling costs.

“This is a proactive way in which Milwaukee is moving further into the green building arena and we are thrilled to be a part of it,” said Charlie Schulz, Project Manager. 

Solar technology on the roof will feature crystalline panels, which are rack-mounted, and will produce an estimated 40,277 kw A/C of energy. On the green side the roof will also boast native plants and an educational viewing deck for the public. 

Built in 1898, MPL’s Central Library displays French and Italian Renaissance architectural styles, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Several additions help comprise the block-long building that stands today.

Source: Tecta America

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written by Fran Tracy, November 05, 2009

Too bad the citizens that have to pay for this can't aford to do something like this on their own homes and businesses.
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written by Scott Byrnes, November 26, 2009

Actually, they can! There are many companies out there that offer low cost alternatives to implement energy efficiency in their own homes! Do some research!

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