In this large-format book on the increasingly popular practice of green roofs in urban conditions, New York-based landscape architect Steven L. Cantor aims to provide basic information and instill in the reader the vocabulary and technology needed to understand and make decisions about such an undertaking. He splits the book into six chapters, presenting an overview of green roofs, details on plant selection and other technical aspects, green roof precedents in Europe (the book is written for an American audience, but Cantor acknowledges how advanced Europe is with green roof technology and design), case studies, and trends that point the way for future developments.
