Living roofs

An inspiring selection of 35 rooftop gardens and rooftop terraces from around the world with plant listings

Experience these open-air sanctuaries in a variety of styles - from sumptuous cascades of flowers to minimalist design

A beautiful reference book for anyone with a garden, terrace, or balcony

Rooftop gardens and rooftop terraces let you reach for the stars with a boundless of array of design possibilities for your exclusive outdoor oasis. Rooftop gardens also inject a lovely note of green into the cityscape and improve the microclimate. People grow their own vegetables or use grass and shrubs to frame an opulent lounge area or pool.

This book showcases private rooftop gardens and terraces from around the world - from spectacular high-rise penthouses and clever retrofit solutions to award-winning sustainable homes. They all convey the unique feeling of living between heaven and earth. Peace and relaxation are the focus in these slices of paradise, places where you can quite literally sit back and watch the world go by.