Exterior, House Building Type, and Wood Siding Material Renovated from a 1940s ranch-style home, with many of the original materials used in the reconstruction, the homeowners love the self-reliance afforded by generating thermal energy and their rooftop garden.

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Even before construction was complete, the Stump House was turning heads. When its green-minded future owners learned of its shining environmental résumé, they knew they’d found a place to call home. The Boglis love the self-reliance afforded by generating thermal energy and growing a garden on their roof.