We are often asked for research results documenting the measurable benefits of using Silva Cells to manage stormwater on site, so we are thrilled to announce that two Silva Cell systems were installed for this purpose during the summer of 2012 in Wilmington, NC. They are being monitored by an excellent research team at Dr…. More
One challenge we’ve always struggled with on the DeepRoot website is how to get people just the right amount of information: enough so that they can answer any questions they have and enable them to move forward in their projects, but not so much that they become frustrated and can’t find what they’re looking for. The… More
In 1995, two trees were planted in a Waitrose car park along King Street in Henley-on-Thames. This is one of them. The other – well, half of it – is here:
The St. Clement School is located at 4770 Rue la Fontaine, in Montréal. Like many schools across North America, has a large asphalt playground used by children for exercise and games. When the local school board decided to do a retro-fit of the grounds, one goal was to provide more shade and a greener space for the children… More
Here’s a round up of photos from five recent Silva Cell installations. Pictured above is the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District Enhancement (Phase 1), a streetscape project (Virginia x Florida) in Miami, FL. This project was designed by Curtis & Rogers Design Studio and installed by Southern Blossoms. This one was involved in a protracted and emotional kerfuffle between… More
It was almost two years ago that we posted installation photos from a big Silva Cell installation called Project 180 in Oklahoma City. Today, we have gorgeous updated photos to share with you.
View Silva Cell Locations in a larger map Last time I posted about the Silva Cell installation map was about two years and 200 installations ago. I figured it was time for a refresher. The installation map is where we keep track of every Silva Cell project, ever. The DeepRoot offices are in the United… More
There’s been a lot of posts lately about DeepRoot events. Sorry the normal balance of blog content is off, but it’s tradeshow season apparently. What can we say? DeepRoot will be exhibiting at the Prairie ISA show October 15 – 17 in Canmore, AB. We are in Booth 15. And in addition to exhibiting at… More
In 2011, CMG Landscape Architecture was approached by a tech company to design the courtyard of their new headquarters in Menlo Park, CA. The project was on a very fast track. In addition to the accelerated timeline, CMG’s proposed design for the site had the total impervious surface area increasing from 40 percent to 60… More
There’s a great article in WaterWorld this month about Onandaga County’s comprehensive stormwater management movement, Save the Rain. The past 100 years have taken a toll on Onondaga Lake, which has given its shores and water to support industrial commerce, a regional transportation hub and urban wastewater utilities in the City of Syracuse. The factories that… More
Awhile back (actually WAY back in 2010) we discussed the how to store and how not to store Silva Cells. I thought it might be time for a little refresher on the best practices and why it is important to follow them.
After a very (very) long time in production, we finally have a new video that explains – in just two minutes – what exactly the Silva Cell is, and how it can help you grow mature trees and manage stormwater at source.
Soil. Stormwater. Sustainable Infrastructure.
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