A Former Office Building’s Mechanical Room Becomes an Architect’s Eco-Friendly Penthouse

Vivian Manasc’s rooftop loft is a bright spot—and a model green building—in the Canadian city of Edmonton, Alberta, where downtown living is rare.
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This story was originally published in Dwell’s September 2012 issue.

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Jaime Gillin
When not writing, editing, or combing design magazines and blogs for inspiration, Jaime Gillin is experimenting with new recipes, traveling as much as possible, and tackling minor home-improvement projects that inevitably turn...

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