Charles P Allen High School

A Lesson in Sustainability

Designed by Architecture 49, Bedford’s contemporary Charles P Allen High School achieved LEED Silver certification and features a large extensive soilless pre-vegetated sedum green roof that meets stormwater management, energy saving and carbon sequestration goals. Visible from classrooms, the green roof offers biophilic benefits of connecting with nature and helps students learn first-hand about low impact development and sustainable design.

Innovative & Low Maintenance

With no loose growing medium, this lightweight system makes for a quick and simple installation and requires low maintenance. The system is comprised of four layers including locally grown sedum blankets. Harvested like sod, the pre-grown sedum blankets are rolled directly on top of loose-laid base layers for an instant green result.