Outdoor, Back Yard, Garden, Grass, Shrubs, and Gardens Cultivating a garden not only helps you and your family live a greener lifestyle, but also saves on grocery bills, too. Start a fruit and vegetable patch in your backyard or roof terrace; and if you live in an apartment with limited outdoor space, try growing herbs and even vegetables inside. Photo 6 of 10 in 9 Effective Ways to Bring Sustainable Design Into the Home from Love Animals? This House is for You

9 Effective Ways to Bring Sustainable Design Into the Home

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"I can’t believe a lot like ours exists, because it’s so beautiful. Our backyard ends on the edge of an 80-foot cliff, and the property line is such that we could conceivably cantilever the new house 15, maybe even 20 feet off the edge. The great potential for me architecturally is to be able to design a space that will bring a whole new level of dialogue between the interiors and my objects. We’ll probably get more animals, too. It’s going to be a total dream."

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