Environmental Archives - Veratec https://veratecgroup.com/portfolio-types/environmental/ Fraser Valley Premium Engineered Soils Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:27:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5 https://veratecgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cropped-veratec-logo-231x60-32x32.png Environmental Archives - Veratec https://veratecgroup.com/portfolio-types/environmental/ 32 32 University of British Columbia Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (Vancouver, B.C.) https://veratecgroup.com/project/ubc/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:38:03 +0000 http://veratec.wpengine.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=71 The University of British Columbia sought to create the one of the most sustainable buildings through the incorporation of green infrastructure products including green roof media, and […]

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]]> The University of British Columbia sought to create the one of the most sustainable buildings through the incorporation of green infrastructure products including green roof media, and an infiltration bioswale for storm water treatment.
Project Details – University of British Columbia, Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability
Owner
University of British Columbia
Landscape Architect
PWL Partnership
Veratec Products & Services Required
Custom lightweight Green Roof Media (Tierralite)
Custom Biofiltration Media (EcoMedia)

 

Features
  • The most innovative high performance building in North America, incorporating green roof technology and an infiltration bioswale for storm water treatment.
  • TierraLite custom engineered lightweight media was utilized for the green roof application to meet requirements for saturated bulk density, infiltration and horticultural properties.
  • EcoMedia, a custom engineered filter media, was used in the bioswale to reduce leachate of nutrients and contaminant removal such as dissolved metals.

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]]> Shipyard & Pier Redevelopment (North Vancouver, B.C.) https://veratecgroup.com/project/shipyard/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:37:39 +0000 http://veratec.wpengine.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=70 The City of  North Vancouver sought to restore the historic Shipyard waterfront through the inclusion of new walking space and urban tree boulevards; their challenge was finding […]

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]]> The City of  North Vancouver sought to restore the historic Shipyard waterfront through the inclusion of new walking space and urban tree boulevards; their challenge was finding the right structural soil to support the weight load of the sidewalk and pavers while allowing the trees access to the air, nutrients and water they required.
Project Details – North Vancouver Shipyard & Pier Redevelopment
Owner
City of North Vancouver
Landscape Architect
Durante Kreuk Ltd.
Location
North Vancouver Waterfront
Veratec Products & Services Required
SureBase Structural Soil

 

Features
  • This historic precinct was re-developed to allow public meeting spaces and areas for cultural events on the waterfront in North Vancouver, B.C.
  • A total of 3,300 cubic metres of SureBase structural soil was provided to support the tree and plant growth in the urban environment.
  • SureBase by Veratec allows trees room to grow and access necessary nutrients, air and water without heaving, shifting or distorting the pavers and surfaces above.

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]]> Maple Leaf Reservoir Capping (Seattle, WA) https://veratecgroup.com/project/maple-leaf-reservoir/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:37:20 +0000 http://veratec.wpengine.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=69 The Seattle Public Works required a lightweight soil that must perform like a premium turf grass rootzone but at only a fraction of the weight to be laid […]

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]]> The Seattle Public Works required a lightweight soil that must perform like a premium turf grass rootzone but at only a fraction of the weight to be laid on the concrete cap of their 16 acre reservoir project.
Project Details – Maple Leaf Reservoir Capping
Owner
Seattle Public Utilities
Landscape Architect
MWH Global
Location
Seattle, Washington
Veratec Products & Services Required
Custom Lightweight Media
Consulting
Soil Testing

 

Features
  • A massive 8 acre planted roof area covers this 60 million gallon drinking water reservoir
  • Total of 15,600 cubic yards of custom engineered lightweight growing media was required to ‘cap’ the concrete reservoir roof deck
  • The Custom Engineered lightweight media performs similar to a USGA golf green rootzone, but at only 50-55% of the loose bulk density.

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]]> Granville Street Re-Design (Vancouver, B.C.) https://veratecgroup.com/project/granville/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:37:01 +0000 http://veratec.wpengine.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=68 The City of Vancouver sought to create a vibrant street update through the inclusion of new walking space and urban tree boulevards; their challenge was finding […]

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]]> The City of Vancouver sought to create a vibrant street update through the inclusion of new walking space and urban tree boulevards; their challenge was finding the right structural soil to support the weight load of the sidewalk and pavers while allowing the trees access to the air, nutrients and water they required.
Project Details – Granville Street Re-Design
Owner
City of Vancouver
Landscape Architect
PWL Partnership
Location
Vancouver, B.C.
Veratec Products & Services Required
SureBase Structural Soil

 

Features
  • Street redesign incorporates to add natural appeal and a sense of vibrancy on the historic streetscape.
  • 2,200 cubic metres of SureBase structural soil used under the sidewalk to provide support and stability while allowing appropriate space for the tree root base to grow and thrive in the urban environment.
  • SureBase by Veratec is a proven and predictable product what consistently meets standards for compaction and prevents future damage while protecting your tree investment in the urban environment.

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]]> Abbotsford Infiltration Gallery (Abbotsford, B.C.) https://veratecgroup.com/project/abbotsford-infiltration-gallery/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 08:36:38 +0000 http://veratec.wpengine.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=47 The City of Abbotsford was in need of protecting the drinking water for over 100,000 residents by creating an 88 hectare storm water infiltration site to […]

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]]> The City of Abbotsford was in need of protecting the drinking water for over 100,000 residents by creating an 88 hectare storm water infiltration site to ensure the removal of unwanted contaminants and pollutants in an environmentally sustainable system.
Project Details – Abbotsford Infiltration Gallery
Owner
City of Abbotsford
Location
CLearbrook Road and Marshall Road
Landscape Architect
Sharp & Diamond
Consultant
OpusDayton Knight
Veratec Products & Services Required
Custom Biofiltration Media (EcoMedia)

 

Features
  • 7,000 Cubic metres of EcoMedia supplied for major storm water retention and infiltration system.
  • Aquifer drinking water protected for 100,000 residents.
  • EcoMedia treats runoff contaminants including heavy metals, excess nutrients, hydrocarbons, road salts, suspended solids and fertilizers.
  • Low-leaching formula means EcoMedia won’t add to the problem, other media may leach nitrate, nitrite and TKN into the effluent for up to 4 years.

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