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Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls (Hardcover)

by Nigel Dunnett (Author), Noel Kingsbury (Author) "Planting on roofs and walls is one of the most innovative and quickly developing fields in the worlds of both horticulture and the built environment..." (more)

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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Timber Press (15 May 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 088192640X
ISBN-13: 978-0881926408
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 19.8 x 2.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 387,232 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"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, November/December 2004

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This book introduces a revolutionary new concept to gardeners. Planting on roofs and walls began in Europe, but it is now becoming popular all over the world. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and run-off, and also help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings. Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls discusses the practical techniques required to make planting on roofs and walls a reality. 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 and environments. This informative book will encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting on their roofs and walls.

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2.0 out of 5 stars basic introduction for the novice, 1 Jul 2007

By	M. van Loenen "nature design" (uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A basic introduction the subject of green roofs and walls. Technical issues are not covered in great detail, but there is a comprehensive plant-list at the back. Most of the subjects are geared towards novices of urban greenery and somewhat haphazardly spaced throughout the book. Definitely not a thorough coverage, which I suppose is reflected in the budget price. There are some fine pictures and it is a pleasantly sized hardback.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A serious attempt on a difficult subject, 12 Nov 2007

By	Gang Chen "LEEDSeries.com, Bestselling Author... (http://www.ArchiteG.com/) - See all my reviews

I am a big advocate on using plants to create green walls and roofs. They can reduce the urban "heat island" effect and create usable green open spaces. I found this book's discussions on Intensive Green Roof, Extensive Green Roof, , Ecoroof, Brown Roof, etc interesting. This book is a serious attempt on a difficult subject. The color photos inside the book are helpful also.

There are still technical difficulties in using green walls and roofs: water proofing, how to handle the structural weight of large trees, how to integrate large plants with building structure, etc. All these technical discussions are needed, and they could be the subject of another book.

Gang Chen, Author of "LEED AP Exam Guide" & "Planting Design Illustrated." LEED AP, AIA

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3.0 out of 5 stars The book makes you realise that in ten years we will be so surprised that back in the early 2000 roofs were not green, 31 May 2007

By	A. M. Robert "Editor of www.MyUrbanGardenDeco... (london) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The incredibly complex technique of vertical planting is made accessible and a convincing case is made to go green on your roof: eco and economic benefits included.
This book is forward thinking but is the way forward in the changing climate.

Blue sky approaches made simple by the authors!

Loved it and feature it on my guide

Anne Editor- www.MyUrbanGardenDecoGuide.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Getting to Know Green Roofs and Living Walls
Not being an expert in the field, I found the book very helpful, with a concise history of the development of Green Roofs and Living Walls and the applications and uses of them... Read more

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