Javits Convention Center Roof

It is really peaceful.

Javits convention center roof.

The javits center s state of the art nearly 7 acre green roof can absorb up to seven million gallons of storm water run off annually while reducing heat gain throughout the building. Register for a tour of the javits center s 6 75 acre green roof one of the largest of its kind in the united states. At nearly 7 acres it s the second largest such space at. Home to 29 bird species five bat species and thousands of honey bees the green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on manhattan s west side.

Now sporting the largest green roof in the city the five block long convention center on the west side has become the jolly green javits. The javits center s green roof spans 6 75 acres and has become a habitat for 29 bird species. There is noise but it sort of becomes white noise background noise elbin. With a historic expansion project underway it s preparing to host an even wider variety of events in the years to come attracting new generations of visitors to manhattan s west side.

Here s a live video feed from the javits center s 6 75 acre green roof the second largest of its kind in the united states. From april to october the javits center offers free tours of its 6 75 acre green roof one of the largest of its kind in the united states. As a result of all of our sustainable initiatives the facility s annual energy consumption has been reduced by 26. Free tours of the green roof are available by appointment.