It's probably the handiest little guide you'll find on the basics of installing a green roof ... and if you already have a project in mind, it'll let you know whether it's a good idea or not.
The book you want is the latest Guide from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens (BBG Guides for a Greener Planet)
As editor Beth Hanson notes in the introduction, green roofs are a very good idea: they lower roof temperature and extend roof life, absorb rainfall, and attract wildlife. In 2010 alone, 4.3 million square feet of green roofs were installed by members of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, double the footage of the previous year.
The books answers basic questions about green roofs and how they work and case studies of more than 10 different roofs in New York City. There are also chapters on the basics of green roof construction, plants that work in green roof systems, and yes! even a chapter on rooftop container gardening for those that don't want to go for an entire re-do.
Plus, a very useful list of green roof resources, including several books that go into far more detail. If you're interested in "green," you want this book on your shelf.
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Posted by: Juliana | October 11, 2012 at 11:26 AM