Green Roofs Can Help Manage Rainwater
Green Roofs Can Help Manage Rainwater See how living roofs of all sizes can make a huge impact. Green roofs have several environmental benefits. In addition to improving air quality, savingenergy and reducing the urban heat island effect, green roofs benefit water quality by absorbingwater during small storms and slowing runoff during large storms. Green […]
Single-Sloped Roof Ramp Modern Homes
Single-Sloped Roof Ramp Modern Homes A pitched roof that reflects a steep site or is used for architectural interest connects you to the landscape. We looked at how different roof forms relate to tradition, interior space, and shape. One relationship that has not yet been addressed is how a roof can relate to a given […]
Butterfly Roofs Top a Buffalo City Terrace House
Butterfly Roofs Top a Buffalo City Terrace House The modern renovation floods the old and new spaces with natural light while maintaining their 20th-century appearance. This modern reinterpretation of a 20th-century Buffalo City terrace house made the most of the narrow site. Architect built the house instead of restoring the second floor, adding two courtyards, […]
A truncated gable roof extends the traditional exterior style
A truncated gable roof extends the traditional exterior style Traditional cut gables with practical functionality and good looks add charm to craftsman and bungalow homes. As I got older, I became a much better observer of architecture, landscaping, and weather. I learnedabout traditional architectural details like the clipped gable roof and never left the house […]
Gambrel Roof Renovation Details
Gambrel Roof Renovation Details The classic gambrel roof, with its sloping sides rising as an elegant focal point, combines architectural aesthetics with interior breathing space. When I became a homeowner, I started studying almost every house I passed, paying attention toarchitectural features, landscaping, color palettes, materials, and more. In the process, I discoveredan immeasurable amount […]
A living roof takes root
A living roof takes root No longer the domain of hippies or hobbits, a green roof can be your hard-working partner in making your home sustainable. Now we know that the first step to a sustainable home is insulation that keeps the inside at a comfortable temperature no matter how hot or cold it is […]
Garden Shed with Planted Roof
Garden Shed with Planted Roof Sedum prevents runoff and adds a touch of green to this charming backyard property. At first, the family wasn’t eco-friendly when they wanted storage for garden tools, potted plants,and lawn mowers. However, the problem of standing water on an adjacent building gave builderan idea. Plant a roof to catch rainwater […]
Long-lasting roofing material pairs well with a variety of styles
Long-lasting roofing material pairs well with a variety of styles Because of their durability and variety of colors and molded shapes, concrete roof tiles are worth looking into. Concrete tile roofs are masters of camouflage. From an architectural point of view, they can playmany roles. Molding styles are made to mimic natural clay, slate and […]
Types of Pitched Roofs That Have the Right Slope
Types of Pitched Roofs That Have the Right Slope This modern home approaches everyday roofing from a different angle. The roof is one of the most functional aspects of any home and provides the essence of shelter. Butjust because it serves this important purpose doesn’t mean it can’t be an interesting architecturalfeature. Considering the slope […]
Slanted roofs become the focal point of modern and contemporary homes
Slanted roofs become the focal point of modern and contemporary homes Flat roofs may be the modernist standard, but angled roofs speak loud and clear about ‘home’. Find out how architects are providing stadium seating today. When we started designing a new home for ourselves, my family and I were at an architecturalcrossroads. We consider […]