13 May 2009

living rooftops

Latest National Geographic has a sweeeet article about living rooftops.



They cut back on storm-water runoff
increase energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling costs

provide a home to friendly little insects, birds, and small critters

have the capacity to nourish vegetation, replacing land we've lost on the gound


"Think of the millions of acres of unnatural rooftops around the gobe. And now imagine returning some of that enormous human footprint to nature -- creating green spaces where there was once only asphalt and gravel. If a certain sum of human happiness is the by-product, who's to complain?"

3 comments:

Tingler said...

It's cool idea. It's gonna save lots of electricity using on AC for hot summer days. But still we're gonna be buried in deep snow in the nasty winters... And we gotta solve the fire-ant & parasites issue first...hmm. still way awesome

David's Holla Atchya! Blog said...

Count me in! Rooftops are typically ugly, so any change would be great. Plus, I am impressed that you are reading National Geographic.

Unknown said...

I READ THIS ARTICLE! did you realize article sounds like "are tickle"? tee hee