Dezeen · Creativity & design

Eight Homes Featuring Green Roofs

This collection showcases eight homes with green roofs, designed to blend into natural landscapes or provide elevated garden spaces. Green roofs help absorb rainwater, improve insulation, and support wildlife.

The Earth house in Japan by Sou Fujimoto features a curved garden rising over its rooftop, blending into the landscape. An oval terrace leads to living spaces opening onto an infinity pool.

Forest House in Argentina by Gonzalo Bardach Arquitectura is a concrete woodland home nestled into a dune, with a ramping green roof connecting indoor and outdoor areas.

Split Mass Residence in Indonesia by K-Thengono Design Studio has sloping green roofs connecting its three storeys. A grassy outdoor staircase leads to a pool and barbecue space above.

The Inside Home in Iran by Olgoo is a subterranean holiday home with planting on its pentagonal roof, arranged around a central courtyard.

Ashraya in the UK by Kirkland Fraser Moor has a curving green roof supported by a timber arch, blending into its rural setting.

Villa Aa in Norway by CF Møller Architects is a concrete villa hidden under a low green roof, nestled into a hill. Ramps form entrances.

Landaburu Borda in Spain by Jordi Hidalgo Tané features a subterranean annex with a green roof. Forest House in Thailand by Shma Company incorporates 300 sq m of greenery with 20 plant species and 120 trees.

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