Natural roof ideas

Discover stunning exterior ideas for earth sheltered homes that seamlessly blend with nature while keeping your house stylish and energy-efficient.

Green roof costs may seem high at first glance, but a green roof offers energy savings, better insulation, and effective stormwater management.

For people living in the urban area, green roofs are idea because it helps lower temperature and provide better insulation. Green roof also helps minimize the pollution in your area as plants absorb carbon for their food. Your green roof can also serve as storage for rainwater and provide a habitat for birds and animals. Learn all about Green Roofs and how to build one. #home #homeimprovement #roof #green #gogreen

You know how cactuses like to pretend they are tough and don't whine for water every 3 minutes? I do. And that's what I like them for. It's been summer for quit…

Saul Nurseries in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia, have supplied thousands of plants for area greenroofs, both extensive and intensive, including the Atlanta City Hall. The owners wanted to install a small test greenroof to trial appropriate plants for the hot, humid climate. In August 2003 an existing small 8 x 6.5' shade shelter was reinforced to hold the load of the 4" growing substrate. The substrate consists of ItSaul Natural products including the Mr. Natural Liteweight Soil Mix, Hen…

One of the most characteristic tangible cultural heritages of the Cham and also one of the most sensitive to change is their house. The Cham build their houses on the ground and arrange them in orderly rows. Their houses are surrounded by a garden with a wall or hedge. The doors open to the south-west or between. The architectural style is similar to that of the Viet with walls made of brick or a mixture of lime and shells, and covered with tiles or thatch. Houses of more than one storey are…

Imagine yourself in an old-style thatched house, where timeless simplicity meets rustic elegance. A thatched roof gives a sense of nostalgia and originality to the house and inspires a sense of tradition and craftsmanship. Its natural texture and warm colors create captivating visual appeal, while also offering excellent insulation and durability. #architecture #house #fashion #decor #diy #homedecor #amazingarchitecture #interiordesign #contemporaryhome #modern #residence #designer

Cob Cottage Workshop in Gualala, California. October 2010

Nine homes using different natural materials for their roof demonstrating their versatility and longevity.

Completed in 2018 by Russian architceture firm Snegiri Architects, the cottage was created as a “passive house”, with the ability to save 90 percent more energy than a regular home thanks to a little technical know-how.