The students at Prospect Hill Academy participated
in the installation and planting of the green roof as the culmination
of a green roof course. The "Green Roofs for the 21st Century" course
is part of a larger program that teaches students about the engineering
design process by involving them in a community project. The students
have been learning about the many environmental and financial benefits
of green roofs which include more than doubling the life of the roof,
retaining storm water, reducing energy needs, creating habitat,
cleaning the air and improving the quality of life of those around
them. "Our students are thrilled to be a part of the green roof
installation! Exposing high school students to these emerging
technologies while also getting them involved in the community in such
meaningful ways has really been a great experience," said Michael
Moretti, a teacher at Prospect Hill Academy.

"We love working
with the kids and are excited about green roofs becoming more
mainstream," said Charlie Sinkler, a Partner at Apex Green Roofs. "We
believe that education is a big part of what is needed right now. These
roofs make good financial sense in addition to all of the environmental
benefits."

"We're proud to be including Somerville's first green
roof among the many green measures at St. Polycarp Apartments," said
Danny LeBlanc, CEO of the Somerville Community Corporation.

The
Somerville Community Corporation purchased the former Saint Polycarp
Parish property from the Archdiocese of Boston in 2006. Iric Rex of
Mostue & Associates Architects designed the new complex with a
complete array of the latest techniques to achieve cutting-edge energy
conservation, indoor air quality, and water conservation. The building
is expected to achieve a LEED-NC Silver rating, reflecting the
aggressive goals of 50% energy savings, 40% water savings, and cooling
and filtration of interior air to remove pollutants. Other green
features integrated into the complex include a high percentage of
recycled materials, high-efficiency elevator, energy recovery from
ventilated air and a photovoltaic array to supply the electrical needs
of the common area of the building. The tenants and local community
will benefit from the green development and new urban green spaces
created around the buildings.

Information on the Parties:

Apex
Green Roofs, Inc. (www.apexgreenroofs.com) based in Somerville, is a
leading provider in New England of Green Roof design, engineering,
installation, and maintenance services.

Somerville Community
Corporation (www.somervillecdc.org) is a nonprofit Community
Development Corporation that provides leadership for sustaining the
city of Somerville as a vibrant, diverse and tolerant community. They
achieve this goal through the development and preservation of
affordable housing, as well as by offering services and leading
community organizing that supports low and moderate-income Somerville
residents in their efforts to achieve economic stability and increase
civic participation.

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
(www.prospecthillacademy.org) is a public school serving more than 900
students in grades Kindergarten through 12 on three campuses in
Cambridge and Somerville, MA.

Laura Kozel is the Director of Sales and Marketing for Apex Green Roofs, her email is: laura@apexgreenroofs.com