California House
"The polycarbonate clear roof is holding up very well here in frigid, snowy Minnesota. It's an unheated, screened porch that we are able to use from about April till November. We sleep out there whenever we can — that's a wrought iron trundle bed under the deck end of the porch. Rainstorms and snowfalls are really quite magical."
Backlit panels by Parasoleil. To make this wall art, the panel was framed with ipe wood, LED lights were attached to the back side, and the finished piece was mounted directly on the stucco wall. Stunning by day, this unique wall art is drop-dead gorgeous when the sun goes down and a soft wash of light shines through its patterned openings.
... which is used to store kayaks, surfboards and sails. Wood columns support the roof and wood slat walls, and metal bars cantilevering from them support the gear. The architects used wood slats to give some protection to the open-air shed, but also to minimize the size of members needed for construction, since transport down a steep slope was an issue.
Outdoor space indoors functions as an atrium and a path through the house. Brings in fresh air and sunlight too.
Concrete cisterns.
A green roof with a patio too!
The hybrid system by LiveRoof uses trays with soil and plants placed side-by-side to give the impression of a seamless extensive green roof.
Cool way to fill a cistern.
The Locomo Series from Marmol Radziner Prefab is a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to your standard custom built home. You can purchase several customizable options from 800 to 2,200 square feet.
The house is barely there. I love it.
Stencil the floor and then seal the concrete.
Earth-toned color combination. Also, I dig the river rock on the side.
This driveway has been lined with a loose planting of grasses, creating a hedge that not only fits its surroundings, but also gives movement in the open environment.
This is the funkiest plant I have ever seen. Azorella compacta grows in the desert of southwest Bolivia. Can I grow it in California?
Great combination of succulents for a Dr. Seuss-like garden.
Something other than bookcases flanking the fireplace
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