A distinctive faceted green roof melds the building with the surrounding landscape, spiraling around the wings of the house and encircling a central open courtyard, while a rough drystone wall built from locally sourced Clip­sham limestone acts as a thermal buffer for the main living area. Photo 22 of 25 in 25 Green Roofs That Bring Spectacular Homes to New Levels from 31 Visionary Projects Proudly Designed by Women

25 Green Roofs That Bring Spectacular Homes to New Levels

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On a small and awkward site in Wing—a village in England’s Midlands region—London-based firm Featherstone Young built a 3,735-square-foot home for retired doctors Matthew and Nicky Lyttelton. A distinctive green roof melds the building with the surrounding landscape, spiraling around the wings of the house and encircling a central open courtyard.