From “Green Building” to Architecture Integrated with Nature: Regeneration principle

Abstract

The article analyses different approaches to ‘green building’ and architecture integrated with nature. It gives definition to the regeneration principle and observes the genesis of world and national experience in roof- and facade greening and ‘hanging gardens’. The article denounces myths and misbeliefs that prevent the wide application of green roofs and facades in Russia.

Keywords

• green building
• integration
• human being
• nature
• biosphere
• biocenosis
• green roofs
• vertical greening
• hanging gardens