Visiting Dearborn's Ford Rogue Factory, where the car maker's F150s are produced, was such a treat. I enjoyed seeing the production line and watching the employees as they interacted with each other (or not) and completed their tasks. I was also thrilled to see the environmental-friendly features of the
LEED Gold factory. One highlight is Ford's
living roof, the largest in the world. Vegetated roofs have several advantages, including better use of water, longer life span of the roof, improved heating and cooling, reduced urban heat sink, and aesthetic qualities. Ford has large cisterns that capture rain water and runoff to use in the plant. The factory was also designed for efficient air flow, natural light, and
porous pavement.
I was surprised, and pleased, to know that Ford also gives attention to wildlife and has been designated as an
official wildlife habitat. They also have a colony of bees on site that are cared for by an
employee volunteer.
Many of these initiatives are only successful through the efforts of Ford employee and retiree volunteers. Learn more about the program at the
Ford Volunteer Corps website.
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