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An exterior shot of the hillside residence offers a glimpse of the property's spectacular vistas.
An exterior shot of the hillside residence offers a glimpse of the property's spectacular vistas.
Once the sun sets, the private side deck with soaking tub offers an idyllic setting for stargazing.
Once the sun sets, the private side deck with soaking tub offers an idyllic setting for stargazing.
The umbrella resting on the terrace is from Frontgate.
The umbrella resting on the terrace is from Frontgate.
At over 500 square feet, the house’s green roof may be its most powerful—and most expensive—environmental statement. It cost $8,000 to waterproof, and $7,000 to landscape. Water from the roof feeds the toilet and the garden’s watering system, and the garden itself insulates the house and keeps gas bills low in winter. Photo by Nic Granleese.
At over 500 square feet, the house’s green roof may be its most powerful—and most expensive—environmental statement. It cost $8,000 to waterproof, and $7,000 to landscape. Water from the roof feeds the toilet and the garden’s watering system, and the garden itself insulates the house and keeps gas bills low in winter. Photo by Nic Granleese.
Green roofs are aesthetically pleasing and have multiple positive environmental benefits, even if they are small in terms of square footage. Here, a green roof blooms atop the detached garage of a home.
Green roofs are aesthetically pleasing and have multiple positive environmental benefits, even if they are small in terms of square footage. Here, a green roof blooms atop the detached garage of a home.