[stormwater harvesting]
green roofing
ßrainwater retention
-restoring natural water cycle
ßcreation of green open space
-accessible vs.
inaccessible
ßurban character
ßhabitat restoration
ßimproved air quality >>>
health
ßinsulation + soundproofing
-lose 1/3 less heat in winter
ßmicroclimate modification
-urban
sea breeze; warm air above replaced with cool
-natural evaporative cooling
Christopher
Alexander
<<bring nature back into
human urban habitat>>