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Dakin, Karla.

The professional design guide to green roofs / Green roofs Karla Dakin, Lisa Lee Benjamin & Mindy Pantiel ; photography edited by Lisa Lee Benjamin. - Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2013. - 300 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index. Sources of inspiration -- Shapes and patterns -- Creating living spaces -- Wildlife friendly spaces -- Plant-driven environments -- The predesign phase -- Site analysis -- Program -- Master planning and conceptual design -- Design development and construction documents -- Contracts, construction, and maintenance -- The evolving frontier of landscape design.

"In its in-depth exploration of rooftop garden design and the process behind it, [this book] examines all the factors that influence successful green roofs, from garden design to how to create eco-friendly habitats as well as the more practical considerations of the pre-building phase, client's expectations, and maintenance. ..."--Back cover.


ISBN: 9781604693126 1604693126

LCCN: 2012015965

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016182478 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Green roofs (Gardening)--Design and construction.

LC Class. No.: SB419.5 / .D35 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 635.9/671

National Agricultural Library Call No.: SB419.5 / .D34 2013