There’s little I hate more then pavement.
Exploiting concrete’s capacity to retain humidity, the material functions as a battery in which the water is released during dry periods. Applied as a surface, organic concrete makes it possible to obtain permeable living surfaces, offering a natural component for public urban spaces.
Nigel Dunnett and Noel Kingsbury
A nice look at the effects and advantages of a planted roof system, along with the methods needed to best achieve one. A little technical, but interesting.
I want to eventually build a cabin up on some land my family owns, earth sheltered, south facing, and with a green roof. It’s gonna be sweet.