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Concrete House Exterior with a Green Roof Ideas and Designs

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Casa 1404_EG. Fachada calle
Casa 1404_EG. Fachada calle
Albert Brito ArquitecturaAlbert Brito Arquitectura
Vivienda unifamiliar entre medianeras en Badalona.
Medium sized and gey industrial concrete detached house in Barcelona with three floors, a flat roof and a green roof.
Residence On The Hill
Residence On The Hill
Narofsky Architecture + ways2designNarofsky Architecture + ways2design
The site for this waterfront residence is located on the Great Neck Peninsula, facing west to views of NYC and the borough bridges. When purchased, there existed a 50-year-old house and pool structurally condemned which required immediate removal. Once the site was cleared, a year was devoted to stabilizing the seawall and hill to accommodate the newly proposed home. The lot size, shape and relationship to an easement access road, overlaid with strict zoning regulations was a key factor in the organization of the client’s program elements. The arc contour of the easement road and required setback informed the front facade shape, which was designed as a privacy screen, as adjacent homes are in close proximity. Due to strict height requirements the house from the street appears to be one story and then steps down the hill allowing for three fully occupiable floors. The local jurisdiction also granted special approval accepting the design of the garage, within the front set back, as its roof is level with the roadbed and fully landscaped. A path accesses a hidden door to the bedroom level of the house. The garage is accessed through a semicircular driveway that leads to a depressed entry courtyard, offering privacy to the main entrance. The configuration of the home is a U-shape surrounding a rear courtyard. This shape, along with suspended pods assures water views to all occupants while not compromising privacy from the adjacent homes. The house is constructed on a steel frame, clad with fiber cement, resin panels and an aluminum curtain wall system. All roofs are accessible as either decks or landscaped garden areas. The lower level accesses decks, an outdoor kitchen, and pool area which are perched on the edge of the upper retaining wall.
Fachada principal
Fachada principal
Alejandro Ortiz ARQUITECTOAlejandro Ortiz ARQUITECTO
En la entrada de la casa la fachada blanca de dos plantas se humaniza adelantando el hall de entrada y una marquesina de protección combinando el hormigón visto de aspecto rústico y la madera. Jardín de entrada: Juliana Castro. Fotografía: Ilê Sartuzi & Lara Girardi.
Residenz SQ
Residenz SQ
Peter Stasek ArchitectsPeter Stasek Architects
Medium sized and gey contemporary concrete flat in Frankfurt with three floors, a flat roof and a green roof.
Mount Eliza Beach House
Mount Eliza Beach House
Sky Architect StudioSky Architect Studio
This Architecture glass house features full height windows with clean concrete and simplistic form in Mount Eliza. We love how the generous natural sunlight fills into open living dining, kitchen and bedrooms through the large windows. Overall, the glasshouse connects from outdoor to indoor promotes its openness to the green leafy surroundings. The different ceiling height and cantilevered bedroom gives a light and floating feeling that mimics the wave of the nearby Mornington beach.
Haus F2
Haus F2
Fiedler + PartnerFiedler + Partner
Medium sized and gey contemporary two floor concrete detached house in Munich with a flat roof and a green roof.
Crystal Palace kitchen extension
Crystal Palace kitchen extension
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
Caitlin Mogridge
This is an example of a medium sized and green bohemian bungalow concrete detached house in London with a flat roof and a green roof.
Malvern Garden House
Malvern Garden House
Taylor KnightsTaylor Knights
Large and gey bungalow concrete detached house in Melbourne with a flat roof and a green roof.
House 71
House 71
DOWN to Earth ArchitectsDOWN to Earth Architects
Photo Credit: S A Homeowner
Large and gey contemporary two floor concrete detached house in Other with a flat roof and a green roof.
Big Little Rock by Minarc
Big Little Rock by Minarc
The Society of British & International DesignThe Society of British & International Design
Shortlisted SBID International Design Awards 2013. Residential Sector. Category: Intelligent Design
Photo of a contemporary bungalow concrete house exterior in London with a lean-to roof and a green roof.
Hudson Valley Residence
Hudson Valley Residence
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
Project for: BWA
Photo of a large and gey modern two floor concrete detached house in New York with a flat roof and a green roof.
Hudson Valley Residence
Hudson Valley Residence
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
Project for: BWA
Large and gey modern two floor concrete detached house in New York with a flat roof and a green roof.
Nachhaltiges Terrassenhaus
Nachhaltiges Terrassenhaus
Peter Stasek ArchitectsPeter Stasek Architects
Large and white contemporary concrete detached house in Frankfurt with three floors, a flat roof and a green roof.
Malvern Garden House
Malvern Garden House
Taylor KnightsTaylor Knights
Photo of a large and gey bungalow concrete detached house in Melbourne with a flat roof and a green roof.
macapa drive
macapa drive
LOPEZ ARCHITECTS AIALOPEZ ARCHITECTS AIA
Design ideas for a large and gey contemporary two floor concrete detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof and a green roof.
Maison PLJ
Maison PLJ
Devernois HomeDevernois Home
33 mètres de façade vitrée sur le jardin Siméon Levaillant
Design ideas for a large and white contemporary two floor concrete terraced house in Paris with a flat roof and a green roof.
HAUS Z I holz und beton I Wohnhaus in Ehingen
HAUS Z I holz und beton I Wohnhaus in Ehingen
arc-studio carnevale architekten und ingenieurearc-studio carnevale architekten und ingenieure
Photo of an expansive contemporary two floor concrete detached house in Stuttgart with a flat roof, a green roof and shiplap cladding.
House 71
House 71
DOWN to Earth ArchitectsDOWN to Earth Architects
Photo Credit: S A Homeowner
Inspiration for a large and gey contemporary two floor concrete detached house in Other with a flat roof and a green roof.
Hill Country House
Hill Country House
CSI ArchitectsCSI Architects
The house is located on a hillside overlooking the Colorado River and mountains beyond. It is designed for a young couple with two children, and grandparents who come to visit and stay for certain period of time. The house consists of a L shaped two-story volume connected by a one-story base. A courtyard with a reflection pool is located in the heart of the house, bringing daylight and fresh air into the surrounding rooms. The main living areas are positioned on the south end and open up for sunlight and uninterrupted views out to the mountains. Outside the dining and living rooms is a covered terrace with a fire place on one end, a place to get directly connected with natural surroundings. Wood screens are located at along windows and the terrace facing south, the screens can move to different positions to block unwanted sun light at different time of the day. The house is mainly made of concrete with large glass windows and sliding doors that bring in daylight and permit natural ventilation. The design intends to create a structure that people can perceive and appreciate both the “raw” nature outside the house: the mountain, the river and the trees, and also the “abstract” natural phenomena filtered through the structure, such as the reflection pool, the sound of rain water dropping into the pool, the light and shadow play by the sun penetrating through the windows, and the wind flowing through the space.
Elvido
Elvido
Audio Pro Direct IncAudio Pro Direct Inc
Design ideas for a large and gey contemporary two floor concrete detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof and a green roof.

Concrete 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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