Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens
By Beth Hanson (Editor), Sarah Schmidt (Editor)
Series BBG Guides for a Greener Planet
Price$12.95
Pub Date 8/7/2012
ISBN 9781889538815
Format Paperback
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Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens
by Beth Hanson, Sarah Schmidt
OVERVIEW
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has long been a leading advocate of urban greening and sustainable design--and a green roof is an exciting expression of these ideals. Vegetated roof systems prevent water pollution, cool and purify the surrounding air, extend roof life, and improve energy efficiency. Here are 13 of New York Citys most remarkable examples--including the elevated lawn at Lincoln Center--along with a detailed historical overview, essays by industry experts, and practical advice readers can use to turn their own roofs green.