Keeping it Local: Ecoroofs Everywhere

Ecoroofs Everywhere designs, builds and maintains Ecoroof membranes, drainage systems, soils and plant species. Ecoroofs Everywhere began as a non-profit and installed many of the early green roofs in Portland. Each of the early installations involved experimenting with systems, materials and plants to determine the best solutions for Portland’s environment.

"Ecoroofs Everywhere collaborates with architects, landscape architects, engineers and contractors to create innovative storm-water solutions including Ecoroofs, Roof Gardens, Edible Roofs, Living Walls, Stormwater Walls and Green Veneers for residential and commercial buildings throughout the West Coast and beyond."

Why are living roofs awesome? Read about it here.

photos via: Ecoroofs Everywhere

Studios in the Forest

Feldman Architects created two studio spaces - one for art, one for yoga - on a steep lot next to an existing main house in California. The goal was to make the projects as "green" as possible.
One of the solutions was creating two separate buildings, nestled on flat sites against the hillside, to protect as many trees as possible. The lower studio has a beautiful living roof, visible from the studio above, that was designed in a natural way using all native plants. It's also easy to hop on the roof from the walkway above so that the owner can easily garden.
How wonderful.

via: Feldman Architecture

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photos by Joe Fletcher

Stone Creek

 

Set into the sloping landscape in a non-intrusive manner, this remote, rustic and modern home in Bigfork Montana welcomes guests with an intriguing entryway of stone and stacked wood pieces. The living roof is so darn beautiful. I think I have been starring at the image below for maybe ten whole minutes. This place is so good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nothing beats living on the water. 

 

Anderson Wise Stone Creek Camp

LEED Home

Designed by architect Frits de Vries, this single-family residence in Vancouver is the first LEED Platinum home certified in Western Canada.

What makes it LEED Platinum you ask??

Roof Top Gardens, Efficient Building Envelope, Triple Glazed High Performance Windows, Energy Efficient Appliances, Sustainable Materials, Rainwater Collection for Landscape, Permeable Driveway System (water can seep through to the ground below), Drought Tolerant Planting, Solar Tubes, In Floor Radiant Heat, High Efficiency Condensing Boiler, Cross Ventilation, High Performance Air and Water Pump, Roof Overhangs (create shade in summer and let light in in the winter).

Phew!