To a casual passer-by there is little to distinguish Tony Blake’s fine Georgian town house from any other. But the property harbours a secret: nestled between the peaks of its valley roof is a most extraordinary glazed extension. This elevated … Continue reading
Category Archives: URG News
New York’s growing demand for green roofs
Central Park aside, New York City is better known for its dense concentration of towering buildings than its bountiful greenery. So it’s appropriate that the city is starting to use its ample supply of rooftop surfaces to make up for … Continue reading
Grand Design 2010
Pierre Wilter, the director of Urban Roof Gardens, was invited to give two seminars at this year’s Grand Designs exhibition at the Excel Centre, London. Following the seminars, he offered advice to visitors who like so many, are dreaming of … Continue reading
Inspiration Gallery – Roof Terraces
Take your terrace to new height with brilliant design ideas and chic accessories NEAT SEATS Built-in seating is ideal for the roof terrace as not only does it make the most of all available space, it’s low maintenance and sturdy, … Continue reading
The Sky’s the Limit
Roof gardens have come of age. But they are no longer just open spaces in which to put up a few deckchairs and wait for the sun to shine. All kinds of elaborate and exotic garden designs are landing on … Continue reading
Designs on the Landscape
We’ve all heard that the decision to buy — or not to buy — is made within the first few minutes of entering a property. But what about the time spent getting to the property? If the front garden leaves … Continue reading
Property Spy: the Sky’s the Limit!
Back in November, our new leader, Boris, announced a plan to create 2012 new patches of land to grow vegetables on in time for the London Olympic games. The slightly quirkier part of his plan is to convert existing rooftops, … Continue reading
Environment: Johnson unveils secret weapon in war on climate change – the roof garden
To some they are a rural escape in the centre of the city, to others they are a chance to test their green fingers and design skills. Now London mayor Boris Johnson has found a new use for urban roof … Continue reading
Just be sure the landlord doesn’t object
Do roof gardens collectively make a valuable wildlife corridor? Has Boris researched it? Certainly they can be good for a few people, although the question remains: would roof garden grants be better spent on public parks? Certainly roof gardens may … Continue reading
Grand Designs Live episode
We were overjoyed to get a mention in this Grand Designs Live episode, covering the fair at Excel in London from May 3rd-11th 2008. Apart from images of our roof gardens, we were equally happy to see some great support … Continue reading