The new Engineering Services Facility project is tucked in near the Neyland Stadium and overlooks the Tennessee River. The 8,600 square foot roof was designed with sustainability and performance in mind.  

Installed in 2021, this project utilizes the Hydrotech Rock Mineral Wool Assembly to maximize the Garden Roof’s stormwater management potential. All areas received InstaGreen Sedum Carpet over Hydrotech LiteTop Media. To enhance the design, afew accent plants were added. They will flower with the school’s signature orange and white colors, visible from the stands during fall football games. 

For Ali Montgomery of McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, collaboration during the design phase was a key part of meeting the school's goals. The project team worked with Sika through complex design details, evaluating different system configurations and calculating the amount of water the roof needed to retain. 

In the end, the green roofs were an integral part in meeting the campus sustainability goals and managing stormwater runoff. 

From long-term waterproofing to stormwater management, urban heat-island reduction, and increased biodiversity, the roof demonstrates how the right system can help translate ambitious sustainability objectives into real building performance.