Green in Cities Goes Skywards
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Featured Writers: Wolfgang Ansel, Roland Appl, Nathalie Baumann, Tan Puay Yok, Linda S. Velazquez and Ken Yeang Published:Jan 2011 Issue #2 |
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Abstract In this issue, CITYGREEN features articles by prominent figures in the green roofs and vertical greening industries. In an exclusive interview with Dr. Patrick Blanc, an instrumental figure in popularising the concept of vertical gardens, he reveals the connection between his passions for rainforest understoreys and vertical greenery. Dr. Ken Yeang, an avid proponent of the bioclimatic design of skyscrapers, shares his ecological approach to building design in his project, Solaris. Landscape architect Andrew Grant shares his design concept behind Bay South of Gardens by the Bay, which will see SuperTrees clad in skins of vertical plants. Dr. Wong Nyuk Hien, our respected scientist from the National University of Singapore, talks about how vegetation can reduce the energy consumption of buildings. Other articles explore the role of green roofs in enhancing biodiversity in urban settings. Lastly, Dr. Tan Puay Yok posits, in his commentary, that the disciplines of building and architecture can learn much from nature, to develop innovations that could bring about improvements to building performance and the ecology of cities. |
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A Practical Approach: Incentives for Skyrise Greenery Author: Vincent Cossé |
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An International Review of Current Practices and Future Trends: Green Roof Policies Author: Wolfgang Ansel and Roland Appl |
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Urban Landscape Maintenance in Singapore: Special Report on Landscape Productivity Management Author: David Vial, Michelle Prior, Neil Power and Kevin Lim |
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The International Green Roof Industry’s Online Information Portal: Greenroofs.com Author: Linda S. Velazquez |
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A Short History: Growing Gardens in the Skies Author: Angelia Sia |
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New Green Heights in Public Housing Development: The Pinnacle@Duxton Author: Chris Low |
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The City Greens: Marina Bay Sands Authors: Christine Liew |
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An Ecological Approach to Building Design: Solaris Author: Ken Yeang and Mitch Gelber |
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Botanist and Green Visionary: Up Close with Dr. Patrick Blanc Author: Vincent Cossé and Angelia Sia |
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Landscaping Ahead: Interview with Andrew Grant Author: Christine Liew |
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Interview with Dr. Christopher Silver: 2011, A Master’s Programme in Sustainable Design |
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Urban Habitats for Ground-Nesting Birds, Insects and Plants: Green Roofs in Switzerland Author: Nathalie Baumann |
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Green Toronto Award Winners: Roof Gardens with Biodiversity Author: Erin MacKeen |
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Sustainable Urbanisation Down Under: Green Roofs and Vertical Greening Efforts in New Zealand Author: Lydia Franken |
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Greening The Urban Landscape: Effects of Skyrise Greenery on Building Performance Authors: Wong Nyuk Hien and Alex Y.K. Tan |
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A Developer’s Perspective: Challenges in Implementing Skyrise Greenery |
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Vertical Greenery for Interior Spaces Made Easy: DIY Vertical Greenery at Home Authors: Long Seen Hui and Gregory Chow |
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The Ultimate for Skyrise Greening: Buildings like Trees, Cities Like Gardens Author: Tan Puay Yok |
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