The Vancouver Convention Center should serve as a shining example of the kind of “green” development communities should undertake when faced with the challenge of new construction.  The incorporation of sustainable features, like green roofs, into the design of new buildings can reward municipalities with more than just aesthetic benefits.

There’s something about seeing all this green atop an urban building that is downright inspirational.  The roof pictured here was designed by the Canadian green roofing firm Flynn Canada and DA/MCM + LMN Architects and built by PCL Westcoast Constructors.

Green roofs control storm water run-off, provide urban green spaces, lower heating and cooling costs and can provide recreational areas that expand the usable footprint of a structure.  And one more thing…they look great.