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Beige House Exterior with a Green Roof Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Design ideas for an expansive and beige classic render detached house in San Francisco with three floors, a half-hip roof and a green roof.
The TEREMOK
The TEREMOK
Setus DesignSetus Design
дачный дом из рубленого бревна с камышовой крышей
Inspiration for a large and beige rustic two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding and a green roof.
Renew
Renew
Zola European WindowsZola European Windows
This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of
Dream Guest House
Dream Guest House
Bertolami Engineering & Comfort CasitasBertolami Engineering & Comfort Casitas
Photo of a medium sized and beige bungalow tiny house in San Francisco with a flat roof and a green roof.
Rénovation et extension MAPA
Rénovation et extension MAPA
CLAPP ArchitectesCLAPP Architectes
vue depuis l'arrière du jardin de l'extension
Inspiration for a medium sized and beige scandi terraced house in Paris with three floors, wood cladding, a flat roof, a green roof and shiplap cladding.
Modern
Modern
Golden State Garage DoorGolden State Garage Door
Clopay Gallery
Design ideas for a large and beige contemporary two floor detached house in Orange County with mixed cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Midcentury Home Addition and renovation
Midcentury Home Addition and renovation
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
Designed in 1970 for an art collector, the existing referenced 70’s architectural principles. With its cadence of ‘70’s brick masses punctuated by a garage and a 4-foot-deep entrance recess. This recess, however, didn’t convey to the interior, which was occupied by disjointed service spaces. To solve, service spaces are moved and reorganized in open void in the garage. (See plan) This also organized the home: Service & utility on the left, reception central, and communal living spaces on the right. To maintain clarity of the simple one-story 70’s composition, the second story add is recessive. A flex-studio/extra bedroom and office are designed ensuite creating a slender form and orienting them front to back and setting it back allows the add recede. Curves create a definite departure from the 70s home and by detailing it to "hover like a thought" above the first-floor roof and mentally removable sympathetic add.Existing unrelenting interior walls and a windowless entry, although ideal for fine art was unconducive for the young family of three. Added glass at the front recess welcomes light view and the removal of interior walls not only liberate rooms to communicate with each other but also reinform the cleared central entry space as a hub. Even though the renovation reinforms its relationship with art, the joy and appreciation of art was not dismissed. A metal sculpture lost in the corner of the south side yard bumps the sculpture at the front entrance to the kitchen terrace over an added pedestal. (See plans) Since the roof couldn’t be railed without compromising the one-story '70s composition, the sculpture garden remains physically inaccessible however mirrors flanking the chimney allow the sculptures to be appreciated in three dimensions. The mirrors also afford privacy from the adjacent Tudor's large master bedroom addition 16-feet away.
Architect's Garden Studio
Architect's Garden Studio
Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.
Photographer: Matthew Hutchison
This is an example of a small and beige classic bungalow house exterior in Chicago with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a green roof.
Sauganash Ave
Sauganash Ave
Besch ArchitectureBesch Architecture
The exterior was designed to blend in with the original architecture and character of the existing residence. Slate roofing is used to match the existing slate roofing. The dormers were a feature to break up the roof, similar to the dormers on the existing house. The stone was brought in from WI to match the original stone on the house. Copper gutters and downspouts were also used to match the original house. The goal was to make the addition a seamless transition from the original residence and make it look like it was always part of the home. Peter Nilson Photography
Ansicht von Süden
Ansicht von Süden
Planungsbüro Schilling | ArchitekturPlanungsbüro Schilling | Architektur
Ansicht Haus Ost, Foto: Omar Mahdawi
This is an example of a large and beige contemporary render semi-detached house in Munich with a flat roof and a green roof.
Project Hemera, North London
Project Hemera, North London
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
Big sliding doors integrate the inside and outside of the house. The nice small framed aluminium doors are as high as the extension.
Photo of a large and beige contemporary bungalow brick and rear house exterior in London with a flat roof and a green roof.
Musterhaus Ulm
Musterhaus Ulm
TALBAU-HausTALBAU-Haus
Das Musterhaus Ulm von TALBAU-Haus steht im Musterhauspark Hausbau Center Ulm und kann besichtigt werden.
Design ideas for a beige and medium sized traditional two floor render detached house in Stuttgart with a lean-to roof and a green roof.
Pool & Boat House "Casita"
Pool & Boat House "Casita"
AM ArchitectureAM Architecture
Design ideas for a small and beige contemporary bungalow detached house in Other with stone cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Pool & Boat House "Casita"
Pool & Boat House "Casita"
AM ArchitectureAM Architecture
Inspiration for a small and beige contemporary bungalow detached house in Other with stone cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Загородный дом
Загородный дом
Проектно - строительная компания "Key stone"Проектно - строительная компания "Key stone"
This is an example of a medium sized and beige classic two floor detached house in Moscow with stone cladding, a mansard roof and a green roof.
Psomas Residence
Psomas Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Widespread chevron-shaped rear yard facade with detached pool house ADU, swimming pool, spa, raised wood deck, lawn and concrete patio. Home is designed to bend around existing 50-foot tall elm tree
The Lodge
The Lodge
Define ArchitectsDefine Architects
Garden pavilion for long term Client providing family space, home studio and office. The project focused on the connection between the varied garden landscape and the existing property on site.
Ponte Vedra Lakeside Oasis
Ponte Vedra Lakeside Oasis
Mark Macco ArchitectsMark Macco Architects
This is an example of a large and beige contemporary render detached house in Jacksonville with three floors, a flat roof and a green roof.
Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Photo of an expansive and beige traditional render detached house in San Francisco with three floors, a half-hip roof and a green roof.
Rénovation et extension MAPA
Rénovation et extension MAPA
CLAPP ArchitectesCLAPP Architectes
vue depuis l'arrière du jardin de l'extension
Medium sized and beige scandi terraced house in Paris with three floors, wood cladding, a flat roof, a green roof and shiplap cladding.

Beige House Exterior with a Green Roof Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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