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Green space in cites actively reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, increase oxygen generation, counter the heat island effect, and reconnects nature with a world of grey. These benefits allow big cities to develop in a clean environment with conditions that are enjoyable for all. Cities will no longer be stifled by pollution, instead life will thrive from the streets to the rooftops.

The reputation of green roofs lie in their aesthetic value and their innovative architectural aspect, but above all in their power to provide a wide range of energetic and environmental benefits. In Quebec, since the late 90s, vegetative roof assemblies have been consistently evolving with the development of new technologies and sheer number of installations. This also applies to the growing media performance that is optimized to meet the specific conditions of a roof or project. Soil science has become a major factor for the the building envelope.

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American Hydrotech's free, interactive Garden Roof® Planning Guide app is now available on all major mobile platforms. Download the app today from either the Apple Store, Google Play Store, or Windows Store.

From a one-storey distribution warehouse to a 10-storey high-end commercial property, 564 Beatty Street in Vancouver’s eastern downtown district has seen a lot of change in its 106 year history. Fortunately, the design team, contractors and owner/developer involved in this transformation project had the vision and talents to deliver an exceptional property.  Although designated as a heritage building, the design team overcame the challenges inherent when working with older construction techniques and delivered a creative solution.  The result is a contemporary four-storey addition atop the existing six-storey heritage building.

VILLE D’ANJOU, QUEBEC, CANADA  (February 1, 2015)  Hydrotech Membrane Corporation, a recognized leader in the development and distribution of premium waterproofing and roofing products, is pleased to announce the launch of its fully redesigned website www.hydrotechmembrane.ca.  The new website bolsters existing content and information but also offers enhanced user experience, an intuitive user interface, and is optimized for mobile technologies.

In 2014, Hydrotech received the Distinction for Materials Award from the Ontario Building Envelope Council. This Award is given to recognize a significant improvement to building envelope construction or performance. The improvement must be demonstrable and advance excellence in building science, in the context of the building envelope.

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Built in the 1960s, the former Westmount arena and pool were outdated and in need of major renovations.  To respond to the present needs of Westmount residents, it was decided that the existing facilities would be demolished to make way for a new complex on the previously developed site, which had the advantage of being close to public transportation and a number of other services, and supermarket.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (2 Juillet, 2014) American Hydrotech Inc. a publié une version numérique interactive gratuite du Guide de planification Garden Roof® de la société. L'application a été dévoilée la semaine dernière à l'Expo de l'AIA à Chicago.

Visitez www.Hydrotechusa.com/GRPG pour télécharger l'application du Guide de planification Garden Roof® ou cherchez 'American Hydrotech' dans l'iOS App Store. Tout utilisateur iPad peut immédiatement télécharger l'application pour un guide complet sur les toitures végétales, de la conception à l'achèvement des travaux. Les utilisateurs peuvent également en apprendre davantage sur le Système Garden Roof® d'Hydrotech et ses avantages, notamment les incitations économiques et les facteurs environnementaux tels que la gestion des eaux pluviales.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (18 décembre 2013) American Hydrotech Inc., chef de file reconnu pour le développement de produits d’imperméabilisation et de toiture, a publié aujourd’hui la troisième édition de son guide sur la planification de toiture végétale ‘’Garden Roof® Planning Guide’’.  Cette nouvelle source d’information gratuite permet à l’architecte, architecte paysagiste, propriétaire d’immeuble, entrepreneur ou installateur d’en connaître davantage sur les toitures végétales et les divers systèmes d’assemblages disponibles selon le type de projet.

American Hydrotech, Inc., today announced the addition of Bruce H. Duncan as International Sales Manager. His responsibilities will include the promotion of Hydrotech's products and assemblies at the architectural level and provide support to Hydrotech's sales representatives and authorized applicators for all markets excluding the United States.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 14, 2012) American Hydrotech, Inc., a recognized leader in the development and distribution of premium waterproofing and roofing products, today announced 2013 marks the 50^th anniversary of the company’s flagship product – Monolithic Membrane 6125^® - a unique waterproofing membrane offering proven performance on roofs, vegetated roofs, plazas, vertical foundations, reflecting pools and other structures.  Since American Hydrotech’s founding in 1977, this product has been at the core of the company’s roofing assembly innovations, and trusted by architects and designers in projects spanning across more than two billion square feet of roofing and waterproofing in more than 36 countries.