recommended readings and links

below is a collection of books or links that we like for one reason or another. its about creativity in the mind that opens up a whole new world to each of us. enjoy and send us any suggestions you may have on articles, links, blogs, book to: info@luludi.net

the vertical garden: from nature to the city
by: patrick blanc
inspired by plants growing on vertical surfaces in tropical forests around the world, patrick blanc presents us an artistic way to bring nature into the city by combining plants and concrete walls as to recreate a natural environment. the book includes thousands of plants and growing techniques on how to design vertical gardens.
verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com

planting green roofs and living walls
(revised and updated edition)
by noël kingsbury and nigel dunnett

all about terrariums
terrariums make a comeback

the life of isamu noguchi: journey without borders
by: masayo duus
japanese-american sculptor and designer isamu noguchi was one of the twentieth century’s most important and critically acclaimed artists. his sculptures, fountains, and gardens are focal points in major cities of the united states and worldwide. noguchi’s forms seem to suggest nature and human beings interacting with one another. noguchi believed that through sculpture and architecture, one could better understand the struggle with nature.

?whatif! sticky wisdom. how to start a creative revolution at work
by: dave allan, matt kingdon, kris murrin, darren rudkin
sticky wisdom introduces an innovative way of turning the routine at work into a motivational and creative organization. dave allan and his coauthors main target is to help businesses move out of conventional management and become aware of the advantages of a positive attitude as a successful productivity tool.

wind and water. your personal feng shui journey
by: carole hyder
feng shui is an ancient art that has quickly become a modern practice for those of us who believe the contemporary world holds many challenges. feng shui translates as “wind and water”, the believe where nothing ever stands still, but “everything flows”. It draws its principles and inspiration from the natural laws of our universe. carole hyder presents “wind and water”. a simple way to deal with the complications of the modern world, by using feng shui at home and in daily life to achieve ultimate success and harmony.

conversation with your home
by: carole hyder
once again, carole hyder introduces the inspirational and sacred world of feng shui. this time carole makes emphasis on the conscious energy, and the connection it creates between you and your home space. this book will help you organize your own space, through guidance and personal observations, in order to create a perfect life.

green roofs and living walls
vertical gardens, living walls and green roofs, are becoming one of the best new ways of showing off in horticulture. they are also eco-friendly and if enough are planted, we can help reduce the heat island effect in our cities.

we have collected just a few of our favorite ideas, reads and sites for you to peruse. send us your ideas and any books you may have read or links you think our visitors may benefit from!

green benefits
some of the benefits of vertical gardens, living walls and green roofs include:

• filter pollutants and carbon dioxide out of the air, reducing diseases such as asthma
• creating a habitat for wildlife
• storm water retention
• provides insulation
• provides cooling
• saves energy
• sound absorption
• food production
• improves appearance of structure or building
• can be a place for urbanites to grow food

planting green roofs and living walls
(revised and updated edition)
by noël kingsbury and nigel dunnett