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For sustainability, the Canopy House features a steel structure system and extensive masonry finishes to ensure durability and low maintenance needs. Likewise, the landscaping features xeriscaping and native plants.
For sustainability, the Canopy House features a steel structure system and extensive masonry finishes to ensure durability and low maintenance needs. Likewise, the landscaping features xeriscaping and native plants.
A view of the xeriscaped backyard.
A view of the xeriscaped backyard.
Spacious fenced front yard with xeriscape
Spacious fenced front yard with xeriscape
Internal Garden with Xeriscaping Landscape
Internal Garden with Xeriscaping Landscape
xeriscaped yard with natural growing wildflowers
xeriscaped yard with natural growing wildflowers
Thermotreated wood cladding and stucco for exterior materials surrounding this xeriscape landscape garden
Thermotreated wood cladding and stucco for exterior materials surrounding this xeriscape landscape garden
Thermotreated wood cladding and stucco for exterior materials surrounding this xeriscape landscape garden
Thermotreated wood cladding and stucco for exterior materials surrounding this xeriscape landscape garden
Outdoor living and semi-desert xeriscaping
Outdoor living and semi-desert xeriscaping
Xeriscape garden, infinity views, flagstone deck with style!
Xeriscape garden, infinity views, flagstone deck with style!
House in xeriscape landscape hovering above garage (artist studio)
House in xeriscape landscape hovering above garage (artist studio)
Xeriscape garden that enhances the home's privacy uses rainwater captured by the ADU's butterfly.
Xeriscape garden that enhances the home's privacy uses rainwater captured by the ADU's butterfly.
Xeriscaped landscaping and synthetic lawn keep the yard inviting and maintenance-free.
Xeriscaped landscaping and synthetic lawn keep the yard inviting and maintenance-free.
Xeriscaping-drought-tolerant landscaping—was an important part of the house's resource efficiency. Instead of a typical lawn, the owners planted a meadow of native grasses and installed artificial turf, which requires no maintenance. The landscape design was a collaboration between CCS and John Greenlee, and was installed by Berkeley-based Siteworks Landscape.
Xeriscaping-drought-tolerant landscaping—was an important part of the house's resource efficiency. Instead of a typical lawn, the owners planted a meadow of native grasses and installed artificial turf, which requires no maintenance. The landscape design was a collaboration between CCS and John Greenlee, and was installed by Berkeley-based Siteworks Landscape.
Earth-Contact Arizona Desert Home/Office floor set 30" below this xeriscape desert garden.
Earth-Contact Arizona Desert Home/Office floor set 30" below this xeriscape desert garden.
Some of architect Jeffrey Silberstein’s updates include a new roof and a well-groomed garden area that was achieved with xeriscaping techniques. Photo courtesy of the owners.
Some of architect Jeffrey Silberstein’s updates include a new roof and a well-groomed garden area that was achieved with xeriscaping techniques. Photo courtesy of the owners.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// Yucca rostrata reaching for the light.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// Yucca rostrata reaching for the light.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// Chrysanthemum pacificum and Achillea filipendulina foliage.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// Chrysanthemum pacificum and Achillea filipendulina foliage.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// Dense clusters of black slate and perrenial flowers.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// Dense clusters of black slate and perrenial flowers.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// Leonotis leonurus dominates showing off its fall bloom.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// Leonotis leonurus dominates showing off its fall bloom.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// A harmonious mix of textures and colors displayed by the collection of drought tolerant mediterranean plants.
LE JARDIN DES ÉMERGENCES | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, David Simonson, Simonson Landscape, xeriscaping, jardin sec /// A harmonious mix of textures and colors displayed by the collection of drought tolerant mediterranean plants.
The landscape design is a reflection of the persistent Californian droughts. The owners decided to implement xeriscaping with artificial turf instead of lawn, and native draught tolerant plants, to keep water consumption as low as possible. Water from a rainwater collection cistern is used for irrigation.
The landscape design is a reflection of the persistent Californian droughts. The owners decided to implement xeriscaping with artificial turf instead of lawn, and native draught tolerant plants, to keep water consumption as low as possible. Water from a rainwater collection cistern is used for irrigation.
The landscape design is a reflection of the persistent Californian droughts. The owners decided to implement xeriscaping with artificial turf instead of lawn, and native draught tolerant plants, to keep water consumption as low as possible. Water from a rainwater collection cistern is used for irrigation.
The landscape design is a reflection of the persistent Californian droughts. The owners decided to implement xeriscaping with artificial turf instead of lawn, and native draught tolerant plants, to keep water consumption as low as possible. Water from a rainwater collection cistern is used for irrigation.
Gibby wanted to make the home his own and began with a makeover of the exterior, including laying turf, xeriscaping the rear garden, and adding a large composite deck for entertaining. The new Timberline Solar roof by GAF Energy, however, has had the most impact on how the home thoughtfully meets the needs of the new residents.
Gibby wanted to make the home his own and began with a makeover of the exterior, including laying turf, xeriscaping the rear garden, and adding a large composite deck for entertaining. The new Timberline Solar roof by GAF Energy, however, has had the most impact on how the home thoughtfully meets the needs of the new residents.
Adele Chang and Mark Rohling of Pasadena firm Lim Chang Rohling & Associates designed the house, which is three times more water efficient than a typical house hold. The garden is xeriscaped and irrigated with graywater. The garden is also a source of energy for the residence. "We worked with the UC Davis Western Cooling Efficiency Center to design an experimental ground-source radiant heating and cooling system that captures thermal energy from eight boreholes in the garden," Koenig says. "This type of borehole has the promise of dramatically reducing the cost of geothermal HVAC systems in the future." This video explains the mechanics and "thermal heart" of the home.
Adele Chang and Mark Rohling of Pasadena firm Lim Chang Rohling & Associates designed the house, which is three times more water efficient than a typical house hold. The garden is xeriscaped and irrigated with graywater. The garden is also a source of energy for the residence. "We worked with the UC Davis Western Cooling Efficiency Center to design an experimental ground-source radiant heating and cooling system that captures thermal energy from eight boreholes in the garden," Koenig says. "This type of borehole has the promise of dramatically reducing the cost of geothermal HVAC systems in the future." This video explains the mechanics and "thermal heart" of the home.