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by Feldman Architecture, Inc.

San Francisco, CA, US 94111 · 320 photos

Mill Valley Cabins

http://www.FeldmanArchitecture.com

Photos by Joe Fletcher
General Contractor: JP Builders, Inc.
(http://www.houzz.com/pro/jpbuilders/jp-builders-inc)

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srcshaw1 wrote:

Is this the roof?? - Is ths garden on the roof? »

Like · Comment · 5 weeks ago

Feldman Architecture, Inc. Yup! The client loves gardening, so this provided another opportunity for that. Plus, it allows the building to blend more into the hillside and not disrupt the view from the upper cabin.

5 weeks ago · Like ·

Chris Anning wrote:

Concerned about the extra weight on the roof - I live in Canada and we have to be concerned anout the weight of the snow on our roofs. Many people shovel their roofs. This garden is an awesome idea but how can roofs cope with the weight? »

Like · Comment · 11 days ago

gomezj1530 wrote:

I love the idea of growing plants, vegetation on the roof. are there big chances to have leaks into the hous »

Like · Comment · 3 weeks ago

What Houzz contributors are saying:

added by Amy Renea to Reflect Nature's Lines for Inspired Interior Design

In this rooftop garden, there are a few reflective principles at work. First, notice the stark and straight branches of the evergreen forest in the background. Then notice the perpendicular and parallel lines of the roof that echo the patterning of the bark. Add to that the natural lines of the greens on the roof, and this home is a perfect reflection of the forest surrounding it.

added by Annie Thornton to Houzz Tour: Cabin Studios in the Landscape

“Anything living thrives on attention,” Hook says, but “I strive to provide a garden where the maintenance is a labor of love and not a constant toil.” Understanding site-specific microclimates makes plant selection easier and ensures a design will be more in sync with the site. Hook stresses that a plant palette naturally adapted to the environment is likely to require less maintenance and be more successful.

added by John Hill to Modern Design Captures Valuable Rain

A close-up shows that the terracing allows for access to the roofs. Sedum roofs don't need gardening help like this, but it's important to consider that green roofs slow rainwater runoff while also insulating interior spaces and adding beauty to the "fifth facade"; they also give the opportunity for gardening and even urban farming.More:9 Cooling Rooftop GardensHigh Design for the Downspout

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Natural roof

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green roof!

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The house comes up from the ground!

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The curve of the succulents, the coast with the tall trees

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green roof

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Roof garden

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A garden building that I can garden on top of! This could solve the North facing issue...

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spectacular

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nature....so relaxing!love it mashallah

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Rooftop garden?

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Roof 2

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Living roof possible?

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Garden

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Meadow garden rooftop. Eco roofing!

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Raised yard

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Gardening area

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Slick

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Rooftop Arden for atop the garage

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roof top garden

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love this cabin built onto a property to fit in. it's a yoga studio, the 2nd one is a writers studio. Love the plantings. This site is i Northern california, Mill Valley- gorgeous integration

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wonderful idea and good insulation in a cold climate

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Possible?

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for our shed

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Roof top garden

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Toiture vegetal

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Rooftop garden? Need to research this.

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ON the roof baby!

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Rooftop sedum and succulents

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Love the succulents

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Roof

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Low variety

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Garden study

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Green roof

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Gorgeous. Totally me if I had too much time on my hands.

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Nice

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A planted roof in a forest

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Buddha garden

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garage roof...

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plantas

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plantas

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Succulent roof in a forest! Heavenly

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roof gardening

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Wow

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Photo Composition

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Seedum Roof Design

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roof top garden

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eco friendly style, eco friendly style!

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Green roof

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Planted roof

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Lady

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Love the succulents.

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roof top wonder :)

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rooftop gardens

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I would love a modern single story house with a meadow garden on the roof

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Jardin entrada

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roof garden

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Border

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cool the terrace

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over the edge

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Roof garden

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Plants

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See all pictures. Great for Santa Cruz Mt Houses

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Rooftop garden

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Roof of house

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Green roof

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Green roof

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Sedum roof

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Serenity

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Succulents for sandy

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rooftop garden

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Green roof

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green roof, different edging.

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green roof veggies

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overall space

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Cool

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living roof

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rooftop garden

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Green roof with succulents.

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Roof Garden..love it!

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Rooftop garden

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terraced garden

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Garden on the roof

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harmony of rooftop planting

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Interesting

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roof garden

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Rooftop Garden Accessible by Hillside

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green roof-sedum

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Roof garden

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where are the goats when you need them?

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rooftop garden

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A close-up shows that the terracing allows for access to the roofs. Sedum roofs don't need gardening help like this, but it's important to consider that green roofs slow rainwater runoff while also insulating interior spaces and adding beauty to the "fifth facade"; they also give the opportunity for gardening and even urban farming. More: 9 Cooling Rooftop Gardens High Design for the Downspout

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roof garden

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terracing allows for access to the roofs. Sedum roofs don't need gardening help like this, but it's important to consider that green roofs slow rainwater runoff while also insulating interior spaces and adding beauty to the "fifth facade"; they also give the opportunity for gardening and even urban farming.

added by and123 to water catchment (10 months ago)

A close-up shows that the terracing allows for access to the roofs. Sedum roofs don't need gardening help like this, but it's important to consider that green roofs slow rainwater runoff while also insulating interior spaces and adding beauty to the "fifth facade"; they also give the opportunity for gardening and even urban farming. More: 9 Cooling Rooftop Gardens High Design for the Downspout

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Cool

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Succulent garden

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cooling roof gardens

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This roof has Rainwater use, insulation and space for gardening

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Truly Amazing.

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Me?

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roof garden 3

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Rooftop garden

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Nice!

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hehe

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green roof using succulents

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Green roof!

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Rooftop garden

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rooftop garden reflects woods

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Rooftop garden

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Rooftop garden very cool

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Environmental roof

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Rooftop garden

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Rooftop gardening

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Interesting shape

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Aza house

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might look good in plot behind pool

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Add to Ideabook by Feldman Architecture, Inc. by Feldman Architecture, Inc. In this rooftop garden, there are a few reflective principles at work. First, notice the stark and straight branches of the evergreen forest in the background. Then notice the perpendicular and parallel lines of the roof that echo the patterning of the bark. Add to that the natural lines of the greens on the roof, and this home is a perfect reflection of the forest surrounding it.

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Roof garden