Living Roof Design: A Real Rooftop Oasis

Living Roof Design: A Real Rooftop Oasis
Traci Cavender thinks that practical design doesn’t have to mean sacrificing personal style. This pool house created by her is an infinity pool of green. Its living roof is a sustainable solution and it includes a terraced landscape that lets rainwater percolate into the soil. The rooftop garden sits above high, bright windows it looks... 
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Modern Low House With Zen Garden And Green Roof

Modern Low House With Zen Garden And Green Roof
This modern family house is designed by architect Max Brunner. Everything is thought through to provide a comfortable indoor-outdoor living. Besides the house itself behind walls there are several courtyards and patio areas that are connected with different rooms. Floor to ceiling windows and slide doors allow natural light to fill the house and provide... 
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Three Level House for Three Family Generations

Three Level House for Three Family Generations
Designed by Berkley-based McGlashan Architecture this house is located on a beautiful hillside in Marin Country, near San Francisco. Its form and color are inspired by the hillside landscape. It has three levels and three generations of an extended family live there. Roofs of all three levels are planted with drought resistant and native gardens.... 
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Single-story Grid House – Casa Grelha by FGMF

Single-story Grid House – Casa Grelha by FGMF
Only 6500 square meters of 24000 square meters area aren’t covered by native intact forest which is permanently protected. The topography of the area consist of large natural stones and trees and the house is located in small valley which protects in from winds. Three aims was choose durning the design and construction: the demand... 
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