FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NWA

Size: 1,300 square feet
Type: Extensive Green Roof
Contractor: CR Crawford Construction Architect: Core Architects
Soil Provider: Rooflite
Plant Provider: Emory Knoll Farms, American Meadows

Ozark Green Roofs partnered with First National Bank of Northwest Arkansas to design and install a native green roof that brings ecological function and visual interest to the bank’s Fayetteville, Arkansas location. The project demonstrates how financial institutions and commercial buildings can incorporate sustainable infrastructure that supports both environmental performance and long-term landscape value.

This extensive green roof system was designed with a carefully curated mix of native and pollinator-supporting plant species. The planting palette was selected to provide seasonal blooms, habitat for beneficial insects and birds, and long-term resilience in Northwest Arkansas’ climate.

A key design element of the project is the intentional plant diversity, mapped to ensure blooms throughout the growing season. By staggering flowering periods across multiple native species, the roof provides a continuous nectar and pollen source for pollinators from early spring through late fall. Beyond its ecological benefits, the green roof contributes to improved stormwater management, reduced heat gain, and extended roof membrane protection. The living system absorbs rainfall, slows runoff, and adds a layer of insulation to the building envelope.

The installation also enhances the building’s architectural presence. From nearby vantage points, the roof transforms what would traditionally be unused rooftop space into a vibrant landscape that evolves throughout the seasons.

Projects like this reflect Ozark Green Roofs’ mission to integrate functional green infrastructure into everyday buildings, helping organizations invest in landscapes that benefit both people and the environment.