Building Green: A Guide to using Plants on Roofs, Walls and Pavements

Building Green is a completely fresh approach to the greening of cities. Written from an environmental viewpoint, it shows how plants can be used in the heart of the urban environment, on and around buildings. Inspirational and practical advice in an authoritative yet readable book.Equally applicable to new developments and existing buildings. How to create new habitats and attract wildlife by using plants on roofs, walls and balconies or in courtyards and surrounding spaces. Superbly illustrated with colour photos and line drawings. Packed with information on creating healthier, more attractive places in which to live and work. Building Green is an essential guide for architects, landscape designers, and developers wishing to take a more ecological approach to urban design, and for everyone with an interest in greening their own home or neighbourhood.

Author: Johnston & Newton
Publisher: London Ecology Unit
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers 8 x 10 inches tall ,Lavishly illustrated with Colour photos and plans throughout.