Planting green roofs and living walls
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nederland Community Library - NONFICTION | 635.9 Dunnett | On Shelf |
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Book
Physical Desc
vii, 254 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
UPC
008819264002
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-249) and index.
Description
"Planting on roofs and walls is one of the most innovative and fast-developing fields within horticulture and the built environment. This book explores the very latest roof and wall greening techniques.".
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"Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls describes the historical development of both large-scale commercial and small domestic examples from all over the world. It also provides an introduction to the practical techniques required for constructing green roofs including weight-bearing considerations, materials, substrates, draining layers, modular systems, and plants.
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A chapter devoted to planting considers plant choice in some depth and outlines key characteristics that make certain plants suitable for the extreme conditions encountered on roofs: drought, high light intensity, and wind."--BOOK JACKET.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dunnett, N., & Kingsbury, N. (2004). Planting green roofs and living walls . Timber Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dunnett, Nigel and Noël. Kingsbury. 2004. Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls. Timber Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dunnett, Nigel and Noël. Kingsbury. Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls Timber Press, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dunnett, Nigel., and Noël Kingsbury. Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls Timber Press, 2004.
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