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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Every homeowner must replace their roof shingles at some point. Roofs are the “guardians” of your home. Their primary job to withstand harsh weather makes it necessary for you to select a high-quality roof for your home. Selecting the right kind of roof in the present could save you money in the long term. How to Proceed.

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Rosebery Residence by David Parsons Architect

Archinect

Sydney architect David Parsons has revitalised a classic Californian bungalow in the leafy suburb of Rosebery. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for seamless indoor-outdoor living, David, principal of David Parsons Architect , transformed the home into a sun-drenched sanctuary, taking ‘lifestyle’ to a whole new level.

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Noe Valley by Faulkner Architects

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On the boards in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood is a new house for a three-peat client of Faulkner Architects. Four levels that include a shared garage, pool and garden along with roof top deck allow uncommon amenity for a city lot. An open plan builds spatial connection between the neighborhood and garden.

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This Landscape Architect Disguised His Backyard Addition in Sydney With a Green Roof

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Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The house is for a landscape architect and his family, and the garden was a central focus from the beginning of the process. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Studhorse Mountain by Johnston Architects

Archinect

The client wanted a cabin with a small 1,000 SF footprint befitting the surrounding natural environment. The subtle roof pitch guides guests to the living room, perched just above the dining area, with expansive views of the valley and mountains. In response, the design focuses on simplicity, efficiency and clarity.

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Stingray-shaped roof crowns Maldives restaurant by Atelier Nomadic

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The Japanese restaurant is raised on an existing jetty that extends out from the shore and has a bamboo structure with tree-like columns to support its wavy roof. Together with the layered pattern, the roof will resemble the scales of a fish." Timber shingles age gracefully and gain a grey-silverish patina over time," said Bruin.

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Klein Dytham Architecture wraps Karuizawa Commongrounds Bookstore with "flowing" steel roof

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Tokyo-based studio Klein Dytham Architecture has designed a bookstore wrapped with an undulating steel roof resembling "outstretched arms" in Nagano, Japan. Located at the foot of Mount Asama, the space was designed by Klein Dytham Architecture to be a community hub for the local residents. The photography is by Nacasa & Partners.

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