The first book to focus on small-scale green roofs.
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Small Green Roofs is the first book to focus on small-scale and domestic green roofs. More than forty profiles of small and domestic-scale projects of all shapes and sizes include green roofs on sheds, garden offices, studios, garages, houses, bicycle sheds, and other small structures, as well as several community projects. For each project, details are given for design, construction, and installation, as well as how-to tips on how the roof was planted and cared for. For readers looking for inspiration when hiring a contractor or taking the adventurous step of building their own, Small Green Roofs provides the knowledge and encouragement to make it possible.
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In this inspiring book, four green roof pioneers - and the adventurous homeowners whose stories they feature - detail design ideas, technical specifications and implementation advice on installing your own green roof.
... provides a much more personal and involving account by highlighting many practical examples of smaller projects from around the world ... an inspirational introduction to the subject.
The bulk of the book comprises a number of case studies showcasing various homescale and community green roof projects from around the world. A number of these belong to the authors, some of which highlight the research they've conducted in their own gardens to acquire the knowledge they're now sharing with us. These and the copious photographs in the book also show just how varied green roofs can be [...] On the whole I loved this book.
Domestic guide to creating green roofs.
This immensely practical book gives basic design principles, construction details and planting ideas for all sorts of small roofs. There are loads of helpful photographs, together with advice on maintenance and biodiversity. [...] I found the whole book down-to-earth, easy to follow and disarmingly enthusiastic.
The whole book is imbued with the spirit of positivity; there is no 'thou shalt have a green roof or be damned' going on, just a wonderful sense of enthusiasm for the subject and a desire to gently evangelise. This book is a must for anyone with even a passing interest.
