Roof Gardens: History, Design, and Construction (Norton Books for Architects & Designers)

A comprehensive introduction to roof gardens, this book also includes a history of roof gardens. It summarizes contemporary design principles, details the techniques used in constructing durable and safe gardens, and gives guidelines for the selection of plants, planting procedures, and maintenance. The book shows 60 major gardening projects from around the world in colour. It aims to provide an important resource for garden designers and planners.