London Terrace was the dream of real estate mogul Henry Mandel, a flashy developer who was the Donald Trump of his day. In the late 1920’s, when the American economy was still strong, Mandel began acquiring land in Chelsea on … Continue reading →

Big Bang Events are pleased to announce the exclusive management of the Cannon Bridge Roof Gardens, London EC4. The Cannon Bridge Roof Garden, in the heart of London, has roof top views over the River Thames. This beautiful and unique … Continue reading →

Native grasses rustling in the wind, birds and butterflies finding food and shelter – just another summer day at Toronto’s City Hall – that is, if you happen to be up on the Podium Roof, which features over 3200 square … Continue reading →

Native grasses rustling in the wind, birds and butterflies finding food and shelter – just another summer day at Toronto’s City Hall – that is, if you happen to be up on the Podium Roof, which features over 3200 square … Continue reading →

Recently a group comprising councillors, officers and young people from Epping Forest visited the Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) in the London Borough of Sutton. The purpose of the trip was to learn more about sustainable development in practice. BedZED … Continue reading →

No longer the preserve of pigeons, roof gardens are being resurrected. So throw away your beaded curtains and take down your clothes horse as Jamie Younger talks to John Rice director of Urban Roof Gardens Ltd about the benefits of … Continue reading →

A former circus performer who has helped turn London’s docklands into a wildlife haven won the top award at the British Environment and Media Awards. Dusty Gedge received the Andrew Lees Award for his success in persuading developers to install … Continue reading →

Drinking coffee and basking in the sunshine on Philip Roche’s New York roof garden, you feel like one of those Masters of the Universe in Tom Wolfe’s Bonfire of the Vanities. The city is at your feet, a private, multi-million … Continue reading →

When cities run out of valuable real estate, planners look up. The search for green space is no exception. Europe’s green roofs have long provided environmental, aesthetic, and economic benefits. Is the idea growing in the United States? Mayor Richard … Continue reading →

Chicago’s Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital has added a 10,000 square foot rooftop park and garden for horticultural therapy, a practice in which plants and gardening activities are used to improve body, mind and spirit. The innovative design, lush landscaping, well-engineered waterproofing … Continue reading →