Planted green roofs crown Nirvana House by AtelierM, an architectural marvel nestled in the tranquil environs of Pilar, Buenos Aires. Seamlessly blending with its natural context, this residential space is a testament to the harmony between human habitation and the surrounding environment. Drawing inspiration from its verdant setting adjacent to a Polo field, the design ethos revolves around topographical integration, creating a symbiotic relationship between the architecture and the landscape. Gentle curves and fluid lines characterize the structure, echoing the contours of the terrain and fostering a sense of total immersion in nature.

The architectural narrative unfolds across three levels, with the ground floor serving as a communal space and the upper floor reserved for privacy and repose. Expansive windows and sliding doors blur the boundaries between inside and outside, offering uninterrupted views of the sprawling greenery. A meticulously designed three-level garden extends seamlessly from the ground floor to the roof, providing residents an oasis of serenity amidst the urban bustle. Sustainability lies at the heart of the design philosophy, with passive strategies maximizing natural light and ventilation, while low-maintenance materials ensure longevity and minimize environmental impact. AtelierM’s Nirvana House is a beacon of sustainable living, where architecture and nature converge to create a harmonious sanctuary for its inhabitants.

The daily dose of outstanding green initiatives comes from Leicester this time, where the city council decided to transform all of its bus station roof, into green pollinator gardens for bees.

With the world’s bee population being constantly endangered, cities are trying to find alternative solutions to save the bees, without disrupting their natural habitat.
Now the city of Leicester, UK has a plan to become a green, carbon neutral and biodiverse city within the next 10 years, and the first initiative from this plan in called „Bee Bus Stops”. By adding a living green roof to the city’s bus shelters, the city wants to provide a safeheaven for bees as they will also bee accompanied by solar-powered pollinator gardens.
The pollinator gardens will be comprised of several types of flowers, from wildflowers to Sedum plants to create a favorable environment for the bees. This is such a cretaive initiative which will hopefully be soon replicated by other cities around the country. Leicester has a total of 479 bus shelters around town, and the city council hopes to transform all of them by the end of 2022.

Small cosy house, very stylish, great living space and absolutelly stunning garden with lake and many many plants, just wow.
This Cottage is Situated in Sankt Corona am Wechsel in the Lower Austria region.
This holiday home can be rented, has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and the guests can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Looks beautiful, we love the eco pool, green roof and vegetable garden.

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Until now, the green roof movement has been limited to large-scale, professional endeavors and public buildings. But homeowners everywhere are catching onto the benefits of a green roof—water conservation, energy savings, and storm water management. So, green roofs are good. They clean the air, cool the house below, provide rest stops for birds and butterflies. If you work well with wood and want to try a green roof, why not start by building one for your dog?