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- Artist
- Dunnett, Nigel; Kingsbury, Noel
- ISBN
- 9780881929119
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Timber Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0881929115
ISBN-13
9780881929119
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63085966
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Techniques, Sustainability & Green Design, General, Ornamental Plants, Garden Design
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Architecture, Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
41.1 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-041846
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
SGardening gurus will appreciate the thorough knowledge the writers share regarding various techniques and resources required to plant green roofs and living walls, discussing, for example, how soil depth and environmental stress will affect plant choice and maintenance., It covers very efficiently every aspect of green roofs. -- Patricia Jonas "Plants and Gardens News" (10/06/2004), Don't be put off by the textbook style. It reads well and packs in a huge amount of information, making it well worth the price. -- Cleve West "Gardens Illustrated" (01/25/2005), The pair of authors make the planting on roofs and building facades seem fascinating, romantic and environmentally sound at the same time. -- Linda Brazill "Madison.com" (12/13/2004), "Discusses the very latest in both large scale commercial and small domestic projects. Reading this book is a wonderful requirement before starting construction." - National Gardener , July 2004, This well-researched and very complete text includes plant lists and site preparation, covers all parts of the country and includes information about planting walls, wires, columns, rooftop meadows, lawns, garden rooms. -- Joel M. Lerner "Washington Post" (07/04/2004), Highlights climate and environmental concerns, answering technical questions and inspiring gardeners, architects, environmentalists and home maintenance enthusiasts., First book on the subject aimed at the general public and sets a high standard for those that will surely follow. -- Paul Wagland "Permaculture Magazine" (09/16/2004), A great overview of current green roof and other bioengineering technologies, with a strong horticultural emphasis on physical and cultural chracteristics on appropriate plant material for roof and facade greening. -- Linda S. Velazquez "GreenRoofs.com" (05/05/2004), Nigel Dunnett, senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield, England, and Noel Kingsbury, a well-known British garden writer, have given this growing landscape sector its first reference with broad appeal. -- Ed Snodgrass "American Gardener" (11/18/2004), Whether you are the architect of a complex commercial building or the proud owner of a one-room shack, this informative book can show you how and why to make your building "green., SFor those who lack a yard and want to green a roof or wall, this resource offers important technical advice, along with horticultural recommendations for flat, sloped, and vertical surfaces. Dunnett and Kingsbury review examples of ornamental projects and stress the wide-ranging benefits of greening buildings, from recreational aspects to increased energy efficiency., Here's a new concept that adds up to an ecologically friendly way to reduce pollution and runoff, while reducing building maintenance and increasing insulation value. . . Authors Nigel Dunnett and Noel Kingsbury give you the practical information you need to install your own projects. -- Kathy Kreiger "Santa Cruz Sentinel" (04/23/2004), Those interested in this planet of ours and in its conservation will be enthralled with the ideas in this book. -- Molly Harding "At Home in Niagara" (06/16/2004), The perfect book for those designers who want to be in the vanguard of contributors to the improvement of our environment. -- Bobbie Schwartz "Buckeye" (07/11/2004), For those who lack a yard and want to green a roof or wall, this resource offers important technical advice, along with horticultural recommendations for flat, sloped, and vertical surfaces. Dunnett and Kingsbury review examples of ornamental projects and stress the wide-ranging benefits of greening buildings, from recreational aspects to increased energy efficiency., This informative book answers all the technical questions and will inspire gardeners, architects, environmentalists, and home maintenance enthusiasts to incorporate green roofs and walls in their projects., For those who lack a yard and want to green a roof or wall, this resource offers important technical advice, along with horticultural recommendations for flat, sloped, and vertical surfaces. Dunnett and Kingsbury review examples of ornamental projects and stress the wide-ranging benefits of greening buildings, from recreational aspects to increased energy efficiency., Will encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting on their roofs and walls., For a very different kind of inspiration -- landscape architecture of the most literal kind -- don't miss Nigel Dunnett and Noel Kingsbury's "Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls.", This sourcebook brings together a fascinating amount of data, covering the actual logistics of how to implement plantings of roofs and building facades. . . Undoubtedly, other manuals will appear as an interest in living roofs increases. At present, the material compiled here will be welcomed by a wide audience., Discusses the very latest in both large scale commercial and small domestic projects. Reading this book is a wonderful requirement before starting construction., Gardening gurus will appreciate the thorough knowledge the writers share regarding various techniques and resources required to plant green roofs and living walls, discussing, for example, how soil depth and environmental stress will affect plant choice and maintenance., eoeGardening gurus will appreciate the thorough knowledge the writers share regarding various techniques and resources required to plant green roofs and living walls, discussing, for example, how soil depth and environmental stress will affect plant choice and maintenance.e, eoeFor those who lack a yard and want to green a roof or wall, this resource offers important technical advice, along with horticultural recommendations for flat, sloped, and vertical surfaces. Dunnett and Kingsbury review examples of ornamental projects and stress the wide-ranging benefits of greening buildings, from recreational aspects to increased energy efficiency.e, The best overview I've seen on green roof design and systems. -- Alex Wilson "Environmental Building News" (07/25/2005)
Dewey Decimal
635.9/671
Table Of Content
Introduction Why build green roofs? Constructing green roofs Planting green roofs Façade greening Living walls, structures, and surfaces Conclusion Roof-greening plant directory Suppliers Bibliography Further reading Index
Synopsis
Discusses the practical techniques required to make planting on roofs and walls a reality, from modifying roofs to bear the weight of vegetation to selecting suitable plant materials., The latest techniques for planting roofs and walls to enhance our buildings and benefit the environment. The green roof industry is booming and the technology changing fast as professionals respond to the unique challenges of each new planting. In this comprehensively updated, fully revised edition of their authoritative reference, Nigel Dunnett and No l Kingsbury reveal the very latest techniques, materials, and plants, and showcase some spectacular new case studies for the non-professional. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and runoff, help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings, contribute to biodiversity, and provide habitats for wildlife. In addition to all this, they are attractive to look at and enhance the quality of life of residents. In Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls, Revised and Updated Edition , the authors describe and illustrate the practical techniques required to design, implement, and maintain a green roof or wall to the highest standards. This informative, up-to-the-minute reference will encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting on their roofs and walls., The latest techniques for planting roofs and walls to enhance our buildings and benefit the environment. The green roof industry is booming and the technology changing fast as professionals respond to the unique challenges of each new planting. In this comprehensively updated, fully revised edition of their authoritative reference, Nigel Dunnett and Noël Kingsbury reveal the very latest techniques, materials, and plants, and showcase some spectacular new case studies for the non-professional. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and runoff, help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings, contribute to biodiversity, and provide habitats for wildlife. In addition to all this, they are attractive to look at and enhance the quality of life of residents. In Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls, Revised and Updated Edition , the authors describe and illustrate the practical techniques required to design, implement, and maintain a green roof or wall to the highest standards. This informative, up-to-the-minute reference will encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting on their roofs and walls., This book introduces a revolutionary new concept to gardeners--planting on roofs and walls. It describes how roofs may be modified to bear the weight of vegetation, considers the different options for drainage layers and growing media, and lists the plants suitable for different climates., The green roof industry is booming and the technology changing fast as professionals respond to the unique challenges of each new implementation. In this comprehensively updated, fully revised edition of their authoritative reference, Nigel Dunnett and Noel Kingsbury reveal the very latest techniques, materials, and plants, and showcase some spectacular new case studies. Planting on roofs and walls began in Europe but is now becoming popular all over the world as people become aware of their beneficial impact on the environment. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and run-off, help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings, contribute to biodiversity, and provide food and habitats for wildlife. In addition to all this, they are attractive to look at and by greening up living environments enhance the quality of life of residents. In Green Roofs and Living Walls the authors describe and illustrate the practical techniques required to design, implement and maintain a green roof or wall to the highest professional standards. They go on to explain how roofs may be modified to bear the weight of vegetation, discuss the different options for drainage layers and growing media, and list the plants suitable for different climates and environments. This informative, up-to-the-minute reference will captivate professionals with its illuminating new findings, and encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting on their roofs and walls.
LC Classification Number
SB419.5.D85 2008
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