Monthly Archives: June 2011

20 Jun, 2011

Green roofs Wellington New Zealand 2040

The Wellington City Council recently reported on the 2040 strategy – a project to develop a vision for the central city. Along with bio-swales (plant based filtration of stormwater), pocket parks and tree planting the council recognised the need to promote green walls and green roofs. More information here: http://www.wellington2040.co.nz/ http://www.wellington.govt.nz/projects/new/wellington2040.html

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02 Jun, 2011

Hundertwasser Whangarei Art Centre

The work of Friedensreich Hundertwasser continues to provide joy around the globe. Hundertwasser was an important advocate for green building technology integrating roof gardens and ‘tree tenants’ into his building designs. In New Zealand the Hundertwasser designed green roofed toilet block at Kawakawa draws tens of thousands of tourists every year. 50km south of Kawakawa a [...]

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