{"id":6194,"date":"2016-09-13T15:35:30","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T18:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/?p=6194"},"modified":"2025-10-24T00:45:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T03:45:19","slug":"best-green-roofs-for-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-green-roofs-for-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Green Roofs on U.S. Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Green roofs are growing in popularity across the U.S.&nbsp;because of their obvious aesthetic appeal and additional economic benefits, such as helping&nbsp;manage stormwater, reducing the heat island effect, and adding value to buildings.<\/p>    <p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/green-roofs-eco-benefits\/\">green roof<\/a> is&nbsp;defined by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenroofs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Roofs for Healthy Cities<\/a> (GRHC) organization as a system that\u2019s an extension of the existing roof. The extension includes high-quality waterproofing, a&nbsp;root repellent system, a drainage system, filter cloth, and a lightweight growing medium and plants.<\/p>    <p>But here at LawnStarter,&nbsp;we like to call them pretty roofs with flowers on top.<\/p>   <div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/water-song-rustic-patio-denver-phvw-vp~5484737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/pictures\/patios\/water-song-shepherd-resources-inc-aia-img~0ec13b5b021fc1ff_8-7628-1-b2a89b0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div> <p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photos: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/5484737\/Water-Song-rustic-patio-denver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p>But exactly how much of a difference does a green roof make?<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:list --><\/p> <ul> <li>A green roof will absorb rainwater (up to 80 percent) and reduce the chance of flooding, especially if your gutters typically overflow with runoff.<\/li> <li>Green roofs double (sometimes even triple) the life of a roof, which grows brittle and cracks from too much sunlight.<\/li> <li>By soaking up the sun\u2019s rays, a green roof can help reduce temperatures by\u00a06 to 8 degrees and lower your utility bills.<\/li> <li>Green roofs pair well\u00a0with solar panels.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p>Below, we rank our favorite green roofs for single-family homes. I<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>1. Water Song<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/water-song-rustic-landscape-denver-phvw-vp~5483594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/pictures\/landscapes\/water-song-shepherd-resources-inc-aia-img~139191ed021fb786_8-7628-1-532b25f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><small><\/small><\/div> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photos: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/5483594\/Water-Song-rustic-landscape-denver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sriarchitect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shepherd Resources Inc.<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Edward, CO<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: The roof seamlessly meshes with the landscape around the property and camouflages the house.<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>2. Creekside Home<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/creekside-home-rustic-exterior-denver-phvw-vp~11260000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/pictures\/exteriors\/creekside-home-vail-custom-builders-img~67c1468d0351877a_8-5728-1-7b03b79.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"354\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photos: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/11260000\/Creekside-Home-rustic-exterior-denver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/vailcustom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vail Custom Builders<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Denver, CO<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: The maturity of the roof\u2019s\u00a0foliage and the abundance of lighting make the house seem like it belongs in a fairytale.<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>3. Tomales Retreat<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/tomales-retreat-contemporary-landscape-san-francisco-phvw-vp~11280518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/pictures\/landscapes\/tomales-retreat-leger-wanaselja-architecture-img~8aa1dd2c03535121_8-9532-1-b669070.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><small><\/small><\/div> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photos: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/11280518\/Tomales-Retreat-contemporary-landscape-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cateleger.houzz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leger Wanaselja Architecture<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Marin County, CA<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: This design scores points for having vibrant plant life along with\u00a0solar panels. Double the efficiency!<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>4. Sonoma Residence<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/sonoma-residence-farmhouse-landscape-san-francisco-phvw-vp~7381962\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/pictures\/landscapes\/sonoma-residence-hammond-and-company-inc-img~a491909d02a21de3_8-8611-1-0d3a256.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photos: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/7381962\/Sonoma-Residence-farmhouse-landscape-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hammondandcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hammond &amp; Company, Inc.<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: San Francisco, CA<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: Another example of a well-put-together color palette, with the addition of solar panels to go that extra mile.<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>5. Straw Bale House<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/straw-bale-house-at-dusk-farmhouse-exterior-baltimore-phvw-vp~14120182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/pictures\/exteriors\/straw-bale-house-at-dusk-allbright-bullock-architects-img~7ba1e38a03b1ce0f_8-7821-1-d531ddb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"388\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photos: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/14120182\/Straw-Bale-House-at-dusk-farmhouse-exterior-baltimore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.allbrightbullockarchitects.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allbright Bullock Architects<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Baltimore, MA<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: This design is the perfect example of keeping it simple yet classy.<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>6. Earthship Farmstead<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6201,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" class=\"wp-image-6201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"rustic-exterior-green-roof\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <\/div> <p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/7002132\/Earthship-Farmstead-rustic-exterior\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kaplanthompson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaplan Thompson Architects<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Portland, ME<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: The cow is on the roof! Which just also happens to be the\u00a0property\u2019s \u201cbackyard.\u201d<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>7. Gateway Residence<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6203,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"742\" class=\"wp-image-6203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-1.jpg\" alt=\"rustic-exterior-green-roof\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-1.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-1-73x55.jpg 73w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-1-610x457.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/rustic-exterior-1-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <\/div> <p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/43713859\/Gateway-Residence-rustic-exterior-other-metro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/constructivesolutionsmt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Constructive Solutions Inc.<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Bozeman, MT<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: Have you ever seen such undisturbed green lolling over the hills? No one should interrupt that elegance with a roof made of shingles.<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>8. Northbay Residence<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6204,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/beach-style-landscape.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" class=\"wp-image-6204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/beach-style-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"beach-style-landscape-living-roof\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/beach-style-landscape.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/beach-style-landscape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/beach-style-landscape-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/beach-style-landscape-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/beach-style-landscape-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <\/div> <p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em> Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/2348176\/North-Bay-Residence-beach-style-landscape-seattle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/pbwarchitects.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Seattle, WA<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: Style points for the blue rock border and the clustered coloration of the sedum.<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>9. Ballard Cut<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6205,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/modern-exterior.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" class=\"wp-image-6205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/modern-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"modern-exterior-green-roof\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/modern-exterior.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/modern-exterior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/modern-exterior-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/modern-exterior-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/modern-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <\/div> <p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/2352280\/Ballard-Cut-modern-exterior-seattle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/pbwarchitects.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Seattle,WA<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: This home allows its tenants to enjoy a colorful garden while sitting on their rooftop patio.<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p> <h3>10. Hobbit Home<\/h3> <p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6274,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hobbit-house.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" class=\"wp-image-6274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hobbit-house.jpg\" alt=\"hobbit house\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hobbit-house.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hobbit-house-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hobbit-house-83x55.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hobbit-house-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hobbit-house-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <\/div> <p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/19027825\/New-Construction-San-Diego-CA-eclectic-exterior-san-diego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houzz<\/a><\/em><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Designed by<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawsondesigngroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dawson Design Group<\/a><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: San Diego, CA<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why we like it<\/strong>: We\u2019re\u00a0huge fans of\u00a0\u201cThe Hobbit,\u201d\u00a0and that\u2019s\u00a0about as creative as it gets.<\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p> <p class=\"has-text-align-left\"> <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green roofs are growing in popularity across the U.S.&nbsp;because of their obvious aesthetic appeal and additional economic benefits, such as 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