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

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The garden can be enjoyed from the rooms on the second floor. Image: RAAarchitects Urban green rooftops A jungle rooftop in hot and humid Singapore cools the outdoor area considerably. Image: Town and Country Gardens Adding a sitting area or some wood deck tiles to a green roof adds living space to your living roof.

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Complex Residence Encouraging Family Interaction: Casa 31_4.

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

According to the description provided by the architects, all spaces contain elements of the past, often manifested as objects of intrigue: the sloping floor, the barge scrolls on the front fence, the roof tiles, the chimney as water collector and the up-cycling of former building elements such as decks, gates, architraves and furniture.

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Self Sustainable Weekend Retreat by Branch Studio Architects

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Designing a dreamy residence that encompasses daily activities and dreams in a studied floor plan can be quite challenging. Singapore-based archit [.] -->. Boora Architects designed the Oregon Coast Beach House as a set of two different-sized volumes linked by a large covered deck. Recommended For You. Branch Bookshelf.

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