Perennials With a View

摘要

BY NOW, MANY ARCHITECTS CAN TOUT THE BENEFITS OF GREEN ROOFS, BUT FEW KNOW WHICH PLANTS ARE ACTUALLY SUITABLE FOR TOPPING BUILDINGS. A GREEN-ROOF DESIGNER, HORTICULTURIST, OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WILL TYPICALLY DO THE HEAVY LIFTING OF CHOOSING THE CULTIVARS BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS CLIMATE, ROOF HEIGHT, SUN AND WIND EXPOSURE, AND AESTHETICS. BUT KNOWING YOUR OPTIONS MAY HELP ENSURE THE ENDURANCE OF YOUR GREEN ROOF, AND ALSO UNCOVER CREATIVE WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR BUILDING DESIGN AND PROGRAM.