Rooftop

The generous decked terrace gets plenty of sun, making it a great spot for plants that prefer warmer climes.

Scott has incorporated a bespoke timber and steel staircase next to the terrace to create a sunny core.

Stargazing Portal

The roof garden, which offers sweeping views of Berlin, plays with volumes at different heights to create varying spaces and vantage points.

The rooftop pool strikes tropical vibes with cane furniture and palms.

Sir Victor's rooftop pool.

The stairs were placed in an "L-shape" to avoid breaking into the side boundary setbacks. This created a void on the roof which made the perfect place to put in a rooftop deck.

The roof terrace provides a private place to eat outdoors, as well as a view of the picturesque countryside.

Ipe wood decking and a built-in bench were combined with a vertical cedar slat screen, which "obscures the neighboring houses at the precise height of their rooflines, while allowing sunlight to filter through," says Wittman. A custom-designed, live-edge table has Lucite legs.

The teak terraces recall a ship’s deck. “This was a way to create a link to the client’s life at sea and to connect to the surrounding city of Genoa, where boats are an integral part of its history,” says architect Matteo Rocca.

The kitchen leads to the lower terrace, where guests take in the city’s swirl of roofs and towers.

A deck at Lizz Wasserman and Isaac Resnikoff’s home, in the Highland Park section of Los Angeles, features a table and planters by Isaac’s design studio, Project Room. The chairs are by Mexa Design for CB2.

The deck is framed as an open-air room where the ceiling and walls have been peeled away. The grill is a vintage Weber Genesis 1000. LG solar panels from Pick My Solar contribute to the home’s net-zero energy profile, as does a moisture barrier in the walls that allows heat to escape.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, food scraps and yard waste make up 20 percent of what we throw away. Composting organic materials keeps them out of the landfill, which cuts down on greenhouse gases, and enriches the soil. To compost at home, make a pile in your backyard, or introduce an indoor bin for throwaways like apple peels and eggshells.

On the balcony, a Hay table is surrounded by Article chairs. The planters are by Portland outfit Wildehaus.

Bob and Goya walk atop the guesthouse, which nestles into a hill.