Glass & Mehoney
Hey Mehoney, I’ve been sketching out a concept for a rooftop greenhouse that blends clean lines with native blooms—what do you think about integrating a living wall into a minimalist space?
That sounds lovely! A living wall would add gentle texture to those clean lines, and native blooms will thrive with little fuss. Imagine the scent of lavender or wildflowers drifting over the rooftop. Just keep the watering routine steady—those plants love a regular rhythm. Do you have a particular species in mind?
I’m leaning toward a mix of lavender, basil, and a few hardy succulents like sedum for the dry spots. They’re low‑maintenance, keep the linework sharp, and their scent will mingle nicely with the city air.
That mix sounds dreamy—lavender’s calm, basil’s bright zing, and sedum keeping the edges tidy. Just make sure the succulents get a bit of light and a drip system, and the herbs stay well‑watered; a little extra care keeps the linework crisp. I can picture a subtle scent halo around the rooftop, almost like a quiet whisper of nature. How do you see the plants arranged?
I’d arrange the lavender in the center strip for a subtle fragrance line, basil in a curved band to the left so its color pops against the grey walls, and the sedum in the right corner as a low, matte backdrop. A drip system would run in a neat row along the base, keeping everything uniform. This layout keeps the lines clean while letting each plant breathe.
That layout feels so balanced—lavender’s fragrance line in the center, basil’s splash of color on the left, and sedum giving that quiet, matte edge on the right. A neat drip row will keep everything uniform and low‑maintenance. I can already imagine the scent drifting over the city, like a gentle, botanical sigh. Looks like a lovely, peaceful retreat.
I’ll make sure the drip lines stay hidden under the concrete pads, so the aesthetic stays clean, and the plants have the precise moisture they need without any excess water pooling. It’s all about keeping the surfaces crisp while letting the scent carry the calm to the streets below.