The urgent need for living roofs in London
Language: English Series: Planning in London ; October/December 2007, 56-59(4)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: In the context of climate change, the pressure for new developments in London and the resulting problems for drainage, this article examines the role that living roofs can play in reducing the volume of water reaching the sewerage system. Notes the interaction between sustainable urban drainage systems and living roofs, looks at incorporating living roofs into a policy framework, and highlights the cooling effects that green roofs could have on urban centres such as London.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L141462 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 141462-1001 |
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In the context of climate change, the pressure for new developments in London and the resulting problems for drainage, this article examines the role that living roofs can play in reducing the volume of water reaching the sewerage system. Notes the interaction between sustainable urban drainage systems and living roofs, looks at incorporating living roofs into a policy framework, and highlights the cooling effects that green roofs could have on urban centres such as London.