Who knew that roof gardens or green roofs could have so many different types to learn about. Green roofs have environmental as well as economic benefits. The environmental benefits include stormwater management, reduced air pollution, and a reduction in the urban heat island effect. The economic benefits include increased roof life, cooling, insulation and energy [...]
Archive for December, 2008
Class Reflections, November 27, 2008
December 4, 2008
Data Collections, November 27, 2008
December 4, 2008
I found this great site that has a large article about green roofs as urban ecosystems. It’s a long article but very informative, it gives everything from the history of green roofs to types of vegetation to landscape properties. It also has some great pictures to go along with what it’s talking about.
http://www.aibs.org/bioscience-press-releases/resources/11-07.pdf
Anna Everett
Class Reflections, November 27, 2008
December 4, 2008
Green roofs have always interested me as i think it is important to not let our land go to waste. By having a green roof the otherwise wasted roof top space will always be in use, by plants and animals as well as by people, if it is intensive. The space creates fresh air in [...]
Data Collections, October 9, 2008
December 4, 2008
http://www.archlighting.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1326&articleID=454466
It is amazing to see all the different lighting products and design on the market today, and there are tons of examples on Architectural lighting online.
Chantel Kuharski
Class Reflections, October 9, 2008
December 4, 2008
Today Dr Shauna Mallory Hill lectured on architectural lighting. I found it most interesting when she spoke of where we live in the world and how developed our world is can change where are eyes are placed on our bodies and if they have moved over time. In Canada the snow gets so bright in [...]
