Green Roof Gardens

Name: Green Roof Gardens
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ISBN: 9781568986852

ISBN-10: 1568986858

ISBN-13: 9781568986852

Edition: 2007

Authors: Christian Werthmann

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Green roofs are the great green hope of many environmentalists, politicians, and architects interested in more efficient and environmentally aware buildings. From a design standpoint, however, there is less consensus. While some see the roof garden as a visual statement using plants, geometric lines, and sculptural elements, others believe concerns for sustainability should outweigh visual appeal. A green roof that combines aesthetics and mechanics has become the goal of many a landscape architect. In Green Roof Gardens, author Christian Werthmann explains the history, methodology, and design process of green roof garden construction, providing a rich source of inspiration and technical…

Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Publication date: 8/30/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Size: 9.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English




Essay : the reclamation of roofs



The ASLA green roof



Roof index A-Z



Interview : Christian Werthmann talks with Michael Van Valkenburgh