Green Roof Reality
April 16, 2008
In this linked article from Caroline at greenroofs.org, it’s plain to see
the value of green roofing ideas, and good evidence for
their usefulness. Some of the benefits listed are the decrease of pollution
and storm runoff, which are definite positives. If you have ever
been caught in a sudden city deluge you will appreciate this!
Green Walls and roofs
are becoming something real.
For a take on residential green roofs, this link was
supplied by Joanne, of a quirky woodland style
home with a totally green roof in Wales, UK.
(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)
Entry Filed under: Urban Nature. Tags: Green Roofs, Urban Sustainability.
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woodnymph | April 16, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Thank you, Imogen, for this, especially the quirky woodland style found in Wales. I’d give my eye teeth to have a home like the one shown. Wow! Thanks again.
Vi
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anita marie | April 16, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Wonderful.
Thank you for spreading the word
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shewolfy728 | April 16, 2008 at 8:48 pm
I love this house. It is fit for a hobbit or perhaps an elf. It is absolutely wondeful, and I would love to live in it!
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Lori | April 16, 2008 at 10:48 pm
A Hobbit Hole!
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TrWord | April 19, 2008 at 2:06 am
Thanks..
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jodhiay | April 20, 2008 at 5:09 pm
It’s a neat little house, isn’t it! Though I’m thinking they’re going to want to expand a bit one day, especially as their kids become teenagers!
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Heather Blakey | April 20, 2008 at 11:43 pm
I adore the woodland house. It is so The Hobbit! What an amazing environment. Somewhere I have a photo taken in Norway of stuff growing on the roof, but I don’t think it was intentionally grown there
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imogen88 | April 21, 2008 at 9:40 am
Great, everyone!
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Rebecca | April 23, 2008 at 12:45 am
Just came across this one today…these folks won a competition for their business plan to put gardens on top of grocery stores. What a concept!! Freshly picked veggies, no trucking involved, just steps away. Here’s a link with a better description:
http://www.skyvegetables.com/sky-vegetables/
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imogen88 | April 23, 2008 at 8:22 am
Wow, Rebecca, what an amazing link! What a concept, totally agree! Thanks so much for the alert — incredible things are happening! Wow!