Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls by Nigel Dunnett and Noel Kingsbury - 2004

Timber Press. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 05/15/2004

Portland, OR: Timber Press, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. VG+ in VG dust jacket. Oversize gray hardcover with only light wear, clean except for rear cover bottom edge shows signs of moisture, limited and not affecting the text pages; tightly bound; an unmarked copy with clean pages. Light wear to dust jacket.

Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.: Timber Press, 2004. 254 pgs. Fine hardcover in Fine jacket. Illustrated with color photos throughout. A description of the historical development and current techniques for planting on roofs and walls. Apart from inherent beauty, roof greening reaps the environmental benefits of reducing pollution and run-off, insulating against heat and cold and reducing maintenance needs. Both large scale and small domestic examples are explored, introducing the practical techniques required including weight-bearing considerations, materials, substrates, draining layers and modular systems. A chapter is devoted to choosing plants optimally for the extreme conditions encountered on roofs, such as drought, high light intensity and wind. Contents: Introduction, Why Build Green Roofs?, Components of Green Roofs, Facade Greening, Living Walls, Structures and Surfaces. Appendices: Roof-Greening Plant Directory, Facade-Greening Plant Directory, Suppliers, Bibliography, Index. ISBN 088192640X… Read More

Timber Press, USA, 2004. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Size: 9"-10" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Gardening; ISBN: 088192640X. ISBN/EAN: 9780881926408. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 43760. . 9780881926408