When we were first researching and designing the Silva Cell, Tom Smiley, PhD set up a research plot* at the independent Bartlett Tree Laboratory in Charlotte, NC. We were confident about the design principles used in the construction of the Silva Cell, but also wanted to measure exactly how it held up against competitive products… More
We will be participating in the 2010 International Low Impact Development Conference in San Francisco next week. The theme is “Redefining Water In the City,” and as you can imagine, we have a lot to say on that topic! Peter MacDonagh, the Director of Design + Science for Deep Root Urban Solutions, will be there… More
Our Silva Cell installation along Marquette and 2nd Avenue in Minneapolis, MN got some nice press in this month’s Landscape Architect & Specifier News! It’s gratifying to see this project, which cut stormwater utility fees for the city nearly in half, get this recognition. Now our only question is… why didn’t they identify this mystery… More
Did you know that DeepRoot had a YouTube channel? Indeed we do, with a handful of videos from Silva Cell installations. Right now you can see footage from installations in New York City, Washington D.C., and Florida. We plan to continue making videos of installations, as well as general interest videos about the Silva Cell… More
Hello, and welcome to the Deep Root blog! We’ll be using this space to talk about issues related to tree growth, stormwater management, and soil biology, with a special emphasis on the built environment. We will also be sharing information about our products, recent installations, publicity, conferences, site visits and more. We hope to create… More
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