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LICH Field Trip
By Matt Lyum and Janine Mori
A
t the LICH post-conference field trip on October 10, 2014, a group of
industry professionals
visited a unique, “behind
the scenes” tour of 5 great
properties within the “resort” theme of
the conference.
Matt Schirman of Hui Ku Maoli Ola
started us off at Turtle Bay. He described
the challenges of installing 565 tons of river
rock and equal amounts of soil and plants
on a living roof. The Turtle Bay Resort
“green roof” project includes three roofs
totaling approximately 50,000 square feet.
A combination of native groundcovers mau‘u ‘aki‘aki, Carex (carex wahuensis),
and nehe (melanthera integrifolia) — and
three colors of river rock were used to create a “living” work of art that is visible from
the guest rooms and elevator core above.
Janine Mori, of Walters Kimura Motoda
was the landscape architect. She describes
her project. “The natural beauty of the
North Shore, especially the ocean, served
as the inspiration for the design. At the
east roof which consists entirely of river
rock, the mauka portion represents clouds
and waterfalls, which then transitions
to intertwined curvilinear bands representing a stream. The 18,000 square foot
north roof, which includes 4,400 square
feet of planting along the building, and
river rock closer to the ocean, is meant
to resemble the water lapping along the
shoreline. The12,360 square foot west
roof is entirely planted, and incorporates
the same style of curvilinear layout as the
other roofs, representing a wave motif.
Plant selection was based on Hui Ku
Maoli Ola’s experience with native plants,
and trial plantings that were done on-site.
While the plants are predominantly green
in color, the different shades, textures
and growth habit provides subtle contrast
in keeping with the Resort’s concept of
balancing nature, Hawaiian culture and
contemporary style. Two areas for herbs
and vegetables are also provided as part of
the Resort’s farm-to-table initiatives.”
After a scenic drive overlooking 10’+
surf, we left the tranquility of nature into
the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. Passing
by throngs of tourists (and a few rum-
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certification
CORNER
G A R R E TT W E B B
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Photos: courtesy Matt Lyum
(Top) Turtle bay West Roof Garden. (Above) At Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Left to Right.
Laurence Kometani, Edmundo Reyes, Dan Ingersoll, Norman Nagata, Gil Scott,
Jimmy Toledo, Randy Liu, Justin Umbower, Roxanne Orian, Philippe Visintainer,
Lori Heu, Rodney Nakashima, Scott Sloan, Lelan Nishek, Don Leandro, Dan Ingersoll
(note wedding party in background)
maging homeless), the Starwood Resorts’
beautiful landscaping was like an oasis in
the urban jungle.
Randy Liu gave a walking tour or the
Sheraton Waikiki, the Moana, The Princess Kaiulani and the iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel. A true, behind the scenes tour,
we visited the basement office, traveled in
the tunneled corridors of the hotel, and
even got to eat a Hawaiian Buffet in the
employee cafeteria! Randy described the
Starwood branding and how the landscape design played into each experience.
The tour got up close and personal to the
Moana’s historic Indian Banyan (ficus benghalensis) that has struggled through sev-
eral damaging renovation projects since
it was first planted in 1904. Maintaining
lush tropical plants in the coastal environment, Randy’s staff has to also overcome
heavy foot traffic and other problematic
logistical challenges as well. We could not
even access the entire landscape (or take a
private group photo) due to the numerous
weddings competing for lawn space!
Matt Lyum is Owner of Performance
Landscapes and Director of LICH.
Janine Mori is a landscape architect and
principal at the firm of Walters, Kimura,
Motoda, Inc.
What’s New for 2015?
Softscape
Installation
y the end of January 2015,
information and registrations forms for the upcoming certification tests will
be posted on the LICH web
site (www.hawaiiscape.
com). This year marks the 15th season
of certification testing in Hawaii. Three
hundred fifty-two landscapers have been
certified during that time. Most certifications have been awarded for either
Turf or Ornamental Maintenance, and
many hold certification in more than one
module. There are seventy-four LICTs
in Irrigation and twenty-eight LICTs in
Softscape Installation. Twelve landscapers in Hawaii hold certification in all four
modules!
PLANET certification raises the standards of our profession by recognizing
proficiency in the landscape workforce
and upgrading the status of individual
landscape professionals. Certification
provides employers and the public with a
means of identifying qualified landscape
professionals. Many landscapers have pursued certification for these reasons alone,
but some individuals and companies were
further motivated to seek certification
when the Department of Transportation
required the presence of LICTs on the
job when submitting bids on highway
maintenance in Honolulu County. I
think it would be a boon to our industry
if Landscape Architects were to suggest
LICTs on the job for companies doing
installation work throughout the state.
But, to see that idea become a reality, we
need to have more landscapers certified in
Softscape Installation. To that end, LICH
will be offering the Softscape Installation
test this year in Kona for current LICTs.
THE VOICE OF HAWAII’S GREEN INDUSTRY
Photos: courtesy LICH
Riding Mower with Aerator
If you are currently certified in Ornamental Maintenance, the Softscape Installation test is relatively short. You would
need to take two written tests: Softscape
Plan Reading and Softscape Horticultural
Principles. The field test would consist
of only three problems: Sod Installation,
Plant Layout and Rototiller. For those
certified in (only) Turf Maintenance, you
would take the same written tests, the
same three field tests with the addition of
Plant ID and Tree Planting and Staking.
Keep watching the LICH web site
www.hawaiiscape.com and this magazine
for more information and discussion. I
encourage you to give strong consideration to add Softscape Installation to your
certification qualifications. Get Certified;
Be Outstanding in Your Field!
Garrett Webb, Landscape Industry Certified
Manager (LICM) is the
State Administrator for the
Hawaii LICT Program.
Hawaiiscape.com 7
Turtle Bay Resort’s Sustainable
Green Roofs
H
By Dora Fong
onolulu Roofing Company (HRC) recently
completed the installation of a sustainable
green roof at Turtle
Bay Resort, on Oahu’s
North Shore. According to Dan Jaeger, Vice
President of HRC the green roofing project
covered approximately 60,000 sf of the
hotel’s lower flat roof areas and included
a landscape mix of river rock and gardens
consisting of mostly native Hawaiian
seashore plants. “The combination of the
project size, its intricate design, sustainable
elements, and the sensitivity to provide a
serene and inspiring view for the resort’s
hotel guests make this project unique in
comparison to other resorts in Hawaii and
around the world.” Segments of the project
installation included Single-ply installation,
The Scag Tiger Cat 52”
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• 10 MPH ground speed
• 9 anti-scalp rollers in 7 strategic locations
• 10cc heavy-duty hydraulic drive pumps
• Fully- welded unitized steel main frame
• Financing available
• Parts in stock
SCAG OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF MOWERS THAT WILL ADD DOLLARS TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE AND GIVE YOUR
BUSINESS AN EDGE OVER THE COMPETITION.
Scag mowers are constructed with durable steel frames, fabricated steel cutter decks and reliable components to keep you in the grass and out of the
repair shop. Operator comfort, easy maneuverability and a beautiful quality-of-cut are built into each Scag mower. They deliver productive mowing,
day after day – with results you and your customers can be proud of.
Call for free consultation and demo!
Waipahu 808-676-5534 - Honolulu 808-848-5534
8 LANDSCAPE HAWAII JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015
design work and installation of green roofs and rocks, along with
skylight removal and replacement
According to Scott McCormack, Vice President of Real Estate
for Replay Resorts and Turtle Bay Resort said, “With the recent
installation of the solar PV system atop the 450-room Turtle Bay
Hotel, these conservation projects complement our efforts to
be more ‘green’ with our operations, as we fulfill our vision for a
more sustainable future of Turtle Bay Resort while contributing
to the State’s goal of reaching 70% energy independence by 2030.”
Turtle Bay Resort initiated the green roof project to replace
outdated roof system, improve its energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also enhancing guest room views.
The green roof materials included a layout design of river rocks
in various colors and shapes. Native Hawaiian species planted
include Mau’u’aki’aki (sedge), Nehe (vine) and ‘Akulikuli (short
succulent grass). Other low maintenance plants used are Carex
(longer, bright green grass) and Sedum (a hardy flowering plant).
Two herb gardens, 6 ft x 18 ft were also planted near the roof elevator areas for easy access provide fresh local herbs and produce
used by the hotel’s restaurants as part of the resort’s farm-to-table
emphasis. An irrigation system tied to moisture meters was also
installed to conserve water. The new low roof design is a collaboration of Division Seven Consulting of Hawaii, Inc. (Consultant overall), Walters Kimura Motoda, landscape architect and
architect Robert Alexander Lazo. Hui Ku Maoli Ola contributed
to some of the vegetative and rock garden design.
Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii, Inc. (CRW) was
named the general contractor and its Vice President, Larry Young,
oversaw the project since work began in August 2013. The project’s
first task was to remove three layers of roofs that were installed
one on top of the other (red cinder rock over two layers of BUR
over eight inches of spray foam roofing). The existing red cinder
rock roofing was salvaged for reuse in other areas of the resort. In
addition, there was approximately 50 sq yds of dirt, 3 ft deep that
was removed discretely in 5 gallon buckets with no disruption to
hotel operations or trace on the premises. HRC discovered structural corrosion and the metal deck substrate was replaced. According to Jaeger, the entire removal process spanned over 6 months.
A goal of this lower roof project was to provide an aesthetically pleasing view to enhance the hotel guest experience while
maintaining a natural ambience that blends with the surround
area. This project was a 100% Firestone Roofing product project
for Turtle Bay Resort, including a Multi-Layered Green Roof over
Single-ply Thermoplastic Polyolefin membrane, water-based
bonding adhesive, 5/8” DensDeck, IsoStick Adhesive,Tapered
Insulation and V-Force Vapor Barrier with water-based primer
applied to the existing lightweight concrete. Standing Seam Metal
Roofs were also installed.
Approximately 500 tons of stones were used to fill the design
of the green roof. The stone were specified to meet rooftop
wind ratings. The loading process took approximately 90 days to
complete using a HRC 10-man crew. One pallet at a time was delivered to the loading site and then hand carried up to the roofs.
Four hundred (400) Standing Seam Roof panels were carefully installed using HRC’s 3-man crew per panel. The Standing
Seam Roofs can now be found covering both the Resort’s Spa and
Pa‘akai Restaurant.
Dora Fong is the president of Honolulu Roofing Company, Inc., a
union roofing contractor in the state of Hawaii. She can be reached at
[email protected].
• Specimen Trees in Boxes
• Fruiting Trees
• Palms
• Topiaries
• everything else
in Kona
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Turtle Bay Resort’s Sustainable
Green Roofs
H
By Dora Fong
onolulu Roofing Company (HRC) recently
completed the installation of a sustainable
green roof at Turtle
Bay Resort, on Oahu’s
North Shore. According to Dan Jaeger, Vice
President of HRC the green roofing project
covered approximately 60,000 sf of the
hotel’s lower flat roof areas and included
a landscape mix of river rock and gardens
consisting of mostly native Hawaiian
seashore plants. “The combination of the
project size, its intricate design, sustainable
elements, and the sensitivity to provide a
serene and inspiring view for the resort’s
hotel guests make this project unique in
comparison to other resorts in Hawaii and
around the world.” Segments of the project
installation included Single-ply installation,
The Scag Tiger Cat 52”
Sale Price
$ 8,499
You Save
$ 1,500
• 10 MPH ground speed
• 9 anti-scalp rollers in 7 strategic locations
• 10cc heavy-duty hydraulic drive pumps
• Fully- welded unitized steel main frame
• Financing available
• Parts in stock
SCAG OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF MOWERS THAT WILL ADD DOLLARS TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE AND GIVE YOUR
BUSINESS AN EDGE OVER THE COMPETITION.
Scag mowers are constructed with durable steel frames, fabricated steel cutter decks and reliable components to keep you in the grass and out of the
repair shop. Operator comfort, easy maneuverability and a beautiful quality-of-cut are built into each Scag mower. They deliver productive mowing,
day after day – with results you and your customers can be proud of.
Call for free consultation and demo!
Waipahu 808-676-5534 - Honolulu 808-848-5534
8 LANDSCAPE HAWAII JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015
design work and installation of green roofs and rocks, along with
skylight removal and replacement
According to Scott McCormack, Vice President of Real Estate
for Replay Resorts and Turtle Bay Resort said, “With the recent
installation of the solar PV system atop the 450-room Turtle Bay
Hotel, these conservation projects complement our efforts to
be more ‘green’ with our operations, as we fulfill our vision for a
more sustainable future of Turtle Bay Resort while contributing
to the State’s goal of reaching 70% energy independence by 2030.”
Turtle Bay Resort initiated the green roof project to replace
outdated roof system, improve its energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also enhancing guest room views.
The green roof materials included a layout design of river rocks
in various colors and shapes. Native Hawaiian species planted
include Mau’u’aki’aki (sedge), Nehe (vine) and ‘Akulikuli (short
succulent grass). Other low maintenance plants used are Carex
(longer, bright green grass) and Sedum (a hardy flowering plant).
Two herb gardens, 6 ft x 18 ft were also planted near the roof elevator areas for easy access provide fresh local herbs and produce
used by the hotel’s restaurants as part of the resort’s farm-to-table
emphasis. An irrigation system tied to moisture meters was also
installed to conserve water. The new low roof design is a collaboration of Division Seven Consulting of Hawaii, Inc. (Consultant overall), Walters Kimura Motoda, landscape architect and
architect Robert Alexander Lazo. Hui Ku Maoli Ola contributed
to some of the vegetative and rock garden design.
Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii, Inc. (CRW) was
named the general contractor and its Vice President, Larry Young,
oversaw the project since work began in August 2013. The project’s
first task was to remove three layers of roofs that were installed
one on top of the other (red cinder rock over two layers of BUR
over eight inches of spray foam roofing). The existing red cinder
rock roofing was salvaged for reuse in other areas of the resort. In
addition, there was approximately 50 sq yds of dirt, 3 ft deep that
was removed discretely in 5 gallon buckets with no disruption to
hotel operations or trace on the premises. HRC discovered structural corrosion and the metal deck substrate was replaced. According to Jaeger, the entire removal process spanned over 6 months.
A goal of this lower roof project was to provide an aesthetically pleasing view to enhance the hotel guest experience while
maintaining a natural ambience that blends with the surround
area. This project was a 100% Firestone Roofing product project
for Turtle Bay Resort, including a Multi-Layered Green Roof over
Single-ply Thermoplastic Polyolefin membrane, water-based
bonding adhesive, 5/8” DensDeck, IsoStick Adhesive,Tapered
Insulation and V-Force Vapor Barrier with water-based primer
applied to the existing lightweight concrete. Standing Seam Metal
Roofs were also installed.
Approximately 500 tons of stones were used to fill the design
of the green roof. The stone were specified to meet rooftop
wind ratings. The loading process took approximately 90 days to
complete using a HRC 10-man crew. One pallet at a time was delivered to the loading site and then hand carried up to the roofs.
Four hundred (400) Standing Seam Roof panels were carefully installed using HRC’s 3-man crew per panel. The Standing
Seam Roofs can now be found covering both the Resort’s Spa and
Pa‘akai Restaurant.
Dora Fong is the president of Honolulu Roofing Company, Inc., a
union roofing contractor in the state of Hawaii. She can be reached at
[email protected].
• Specimen Trees in Boxes
• Fruiting Trees
• Palms
• Topiaries
• everything else
in Kona
329-5702