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Author:   J. Newton ,  D. Gedge ,  P Early ,  S. Wilson
Publisher:   CIRIA
Imprint:   Construction Industry Research & Information Association (CIRIA)
Volume:   C644
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 29.70cm
ISBN:  

9780860176442

ISBN 10:   0860176444
Pages:   215
Publication Date:   15 September 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Summary; Acknowledgements; Part A Introduction and background; 1 Introduction to the guidance; 2 Building greener - the overall context; 3 Policy context; 4 Construction and development context; Part B Green roofs; 5 Introduction to green roofs; 6 Benefits of green roofs for biodiversity; 7 Benefits of green roofs for sustainable drainage; 8 Benefits of green roofs for climate change mitigation and adaption; 9 Green roof components and plant communities; 10 Green roof design considerations; 11 Green roof construction, maintenance and performance; Part C Green walls; 12 Introduction to green walls and their benefits; 13 Green wall design and maintenance considerations; 14 Nestboxes and other biodiverstiy features; A1 Extracts from National Planning Policies which indirectly encourage the implementation of green roofs and walls; A2 Biodiversity benefits of green roofs - a summary of research; A3 The contribution of green roofs to stormwater management; A4 Green roofs and pollution removal from stormwater - a summary of research; A5 Green roofs for climate change adaptation and mitigation - further case studies; Glossary; Abbreviations; Reference.

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