During the past years, growing food in urban areas has become a world-wide trend, and it keeps on growing! It is being claimed to be the future of food. But what is it that makes urban farming seemingly superior to … Continue reading
Category Archives: URG News
KINETIC ARCHITECTURE – FOLDING SPACE
With the redefinition of flexible space into what is now being called kinetic architecture, we need to go beyond movement to really think about what growth, expansion and contraction has the power to do. Furthermore, we can begin to bring … Continue reading
REDUCE/REUSE/RECYCLE
This week we are getting inspired by some objects and materials which had a second chance at life: Reduce/Reuse/Recycle! Have you ever heard about the Earthship homes? They are constructed using recycled and natural materials, mainly used tyres and glass … Continue reading
LIGHT AND SHADOWS
London weather is back to rainy today but in the last couple of days we were excited to see blue skies and sunrays over the city, reminiscent of long-missed summer days! The excitement lasts at least until you get out … Continue reading
Hello and Happy New Year!
Here at Urban Roof Gardens, great design is evident in all of our works. But this year we’d like to present a little something extra to uncover an additional layer of our creative processes. Every fortnight (beginning this week!) we … Continue reading
Up on the roof
Glass staircases, fireplaces and minimalist kitchens… designers and developers are taking the inside out and turning urban roof terraces into al fresco living rooms. There is scarcely a designer or developer in the land who doesn’t enthuse about “letting the … Continue reading
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Little spaces with big hearts: create an extra living room on your roof terrace for summer
To successfully tart up your roof terrrace you create a room, not a garden in the sky. And think sofas not plant pots, says Kate Lough When you’re living in the concrete jungle, outdoor space is the most precious commodity. … Continue reading
Improving your home, not moving
In the current housing market, moving isn’t an attractive option. If you’re suffering from a lack of living space then why not extend, renovate or revamp your home to give it a new lease of life. With millions of homeowners … Continue reading
Look down on your neighbours: How city gardeners can broaden their horizons with a roof terrace
As summer approaches, it’s time to start thinking about outside space. We are not all lucky enough to have acres of garden, but with a little planning even the smallest area can reap horticultural and financial rewards. Rooftops and terraces … Continue reading