Green Roofs: A Guide to Their Design and Installation

By Angela Youngman

Book Overview

A guide to the process of designing and installing a green roof--essential reading for anyone interested in energy-efficient buildings Environmentally friendly buildings are a must for the future, and among the many new ideas for buildings are green roofs--but what exactly is a green roof, and how do they work? Why are individuals and businesses installing them, and how difficult is it to install and maintain a green roof? This guide introduces the range of green roofs available, from the small garden shed to towering skyscrapers; discusses the role of the green roof as part of an overall greening of a building and landscape; advises on types of vegetation to be grown, maintenance required, and problems that can be encountered; analyzes the green roof movement; and describes residential and business case studies from across the world. With contributions from builders, architects, and gardeners, this is not a self-help manual, as most green roofs will need a string of professionals, but a guide to the process of designing and installing a green roof.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847972969
• ISBN13: 9781847972965
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 9.4"