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Here’s Why You’ll Want a Living Green Roof on Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Feldman Architecture Colorful-foliage plants are framed by a gravel border to create a living roof that needs little rain or water. Image: Green Studios A sprawling urban campus in France was built with endless waves of green rooftop. Image: PBW Architects This green roof features local wildflowers that bloom in colorful shades.

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Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A dining/living space downstairs connects the outdoor deck to the kitchen. In the photographs taken by Tomasz Zakrzewski we can see the unusual building from different vantage points and understand how even the deck elongates the living spaces outdoors. Bold Colors Tastefully Displayed by Laight Street Loft in New York.

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45 Modern Shipping Container Homes for Every Budget

Trendir Magazine

The coolest part about it is that it allows for an indoor-outdoor living style with a wonderful deck. The cool thing about it is that you can add a roof deck or a porch area. The wooden deck that seems to extend from the house floors features built in lights and the additional awning and roof increase sun protection.

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Ho, Ho, WHOA! Simple Christmas Table Setting Ideas That Make Yours Memorable

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Use fruit to deck out the Christmas table setting Pomegranates, pears, apples, lemons or grapes can all be beautiful (and edible) accessories. Choose a color theme and layer the color in different sizes and textures to make your holiday table unique. It’s an inexpensive way to create the perfect Christmas table setting.

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Houston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Open living space at SkyHouse SkyHouse Houston Year Built: 2014 Number of Units: 336 Number of Layouts: 11 Rent: $1,410-$3,135 Highlights: These modern apartments off Main Street nab an 82 Walk Score, and feature an expansive roof deck that includes a saltwater pool, tennis courts and fire pits.

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