Title & Author:

Green roofs : ecological design and construction / Earth Pledge.

Publication:

Atglen, PA : Schiffer Pub., ©2005.

Description:

158 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes text by architect William McDonough.
"This book examines the possibilities and benefits of green roofs through forty case studies of exemplary green roof projects, hundreds of color photographs, and seven municipal case studies describing green roofs in Berlin, Tokyo, London, Portland, Chicago, Toronto, and New York"--Dust jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-153).
A field of dreams: green roofs, ecological design and the future of urbanism -- Building case studies -- Municipal case studies.
Dust jacket.

Summary:

"A city-wide network of green roofs can result in cooler summer temperatures, reduced energy demand, contained water runoff, protected wildlife habitat, and an enhanced sense of urban well-being. Highlighting all these and more, [this book] will inform and inspire communities, designers, building owners, and local leaders by show-casing the environmental and aesthetic potential of green roofs around the world. The book examines the possibilities and benefits of green roofs through forty case studies of exemplary green roof projects, hundreds of color photographs, and seven municipal case studies describing green roofs in Berlin, Tokyo, London, Portland, Chicago, Toronto, and New York. William McDonough, an architect and leader in the sustainable development movement, provides an opening essay that considers green roofs as part of a larger project to harmonize the natural and built environments, while other experts in the field detail the technical requirements, architectural history, and design possibilities of vegetated rooftops"--Inside front cover.

ISBN:

0764321897 (hardcover)
9780764321894 (hardcover)

Subject:

Green roofs (Gardening)
Buildings Environmental aspects.
Toits végétalisés.
Constructions Aspect de l'environnement.
Jardins.
Coberturas.
Arquitetura sustentável.
Habitations Technique de l'environnement.
Architecture Aspect de l'environnement.
Green roofs (Gardening) Case studies.
Green roofs (Gardening) Ontario Toronto.
Buildings Environmental aspects Ontario Toronto.

Added entries:

McDonough, William
Earth Pledge (Organization)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 248256
Call No.: SB419.5 .G76 2005
Status: Available