Long popular in Europe and, in recent years, North America green roofs and walls are gaining popularity in Australia. Sure, they provide shelter from the elements, but they can definitely offer more.
Whether it is ecological, economical, or just simply visually stunning, here is a top ten of my favourites.
10) Imperial Hotel Roof
Tokyo Japan
9) The Paddington Reservoir
Sydney, Australia
8) Nanyang Technological University; School of Arts, Design and Media
Singapore
7) House at the outskirts of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
6) The High Line
New York, USA
5) Santa Lucia Preserve Community
California, USA
4) Living wall on the Musée du Quai Branly
Paris, France
3) Green Volcano Building - Vulcano Buono
Nola, Italy
2) California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, USA
1) Beach Huts
Blythe, England
What is yours?