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Semi-detached House with a Green Roof Ideas and Designs

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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.
Design ideas for a large and beige contemporary bungalow brick and rear house exterior in London with a flat roof and a green roof.
Luxuriöses Doppelhaus mit viel Platz für die ganze Familie
Luxuriöses Doppelhaus mit viel Platz für die ganze Familie
KEIL FRIEDRICH KINBERGER PART MBBKEIL FRIEDRICH KINBERGER PART MBB
Expansive and gey modern semi-detached house in Munich with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
New Collection for 2019
New Collection for 2019
The Wall Lighting Company LtdThe Wall Lighting Company Ltd
Handmade and crafted from high quality materials this Brushed Nickel Outdoor Wall Light is timeless in style. The modern brushed nickel finish adds a sophisticated contemporary twist to the classic box wall lantern design. By pulling out the side pins the bulb can easily be replaced or the glass cleaned. This is a supremely elegant wall light and would look great as a pair.
Bernal Heights Residences
Bernal Heights Residences
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Photo of a medium sized and white modern render semi-detached house in San Francisco with three floors, a flat roof, a green roof and a grey roof.
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.
Martin Road
Martin Road
Group D ArchitectsGroup D Architects
We were approached by our client to transform their existing semi-house into a home that not only functions as a home for a growing family but has an aesthetic that reflects their character. The result is a bold extension to transform what is somewhat mundane into something spectacular. An internal remodel complimented by a contemporary extension creates much needed additional family space. The extensive glazing maximises natural light and brings the outside in. Group D guided the client through the process from concept through to planning completion.
New Garden Facade
New Garden Facade
Hill & Hurtt Architects, PLLCHill & Hurtt Architects, PLLC
Joshua Hill
Inspiration for a medium sized and white modern two floor brick semi-detached house in DC Metro with a flat roof and a green roof.
Stanhope Avenue
Stanhope Avenue
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Rear extension
This is an example of a large and black contemporary rear house exterior in London with three floors, a flat roof, a green roof and a grey roof.
New Entry Facade showing Rooftop Addition
New Entry Facade showing Rooftop Addition
Hill & Hurtt Architects, PLLCHill & Hurtt Architects, PLLC
Joshua Hill
Photo of a medium sized and white modern two floor brick semi-detached house in DC Metro with a flat roof and a green roof.
Bernal Heights Residences
Bernal Heights Residences
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Photo of a medium sized and white victorian two floor semi-detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a flat roof, a green roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Humboldt Duplex
Humboldt Duplex
Realarchitecture LtdRealarchitecture Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized and red traditional two floor semi-detached house in Denver with mixed cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Project Hemera, North London
Project Hemera, North London
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
The new extension included a big rooflight almost taking the whole space of the roof. A Wildflower roof edge was included to soften the impact of the new extension and allow for views form the formal dining room at first floor.
Luxuriöses Doppelhaus mit viel Platz für die ganze Familie
Luxuriöses Doppelhaus mit viel Platz für die ganze Familie
KEIL FRIEDRICH KINBERGER PART MBBKEIL FRIEDRICH KINBERGER PART MBB
Expansive and gey modern semi-detached house in Munich with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
INVISIBLE DWELLINGS
INVISIBLE DWELLINGS
STUDIO-B.a.d ARCHITECTSSTUDIO-B.a.d ARCHITECTS
Hinton wood Admiral is a major artery that serves the north and south route toward the coastal area of High cliffe and further along toward Christchurch . The site itself is currently occupied by two single storey pitched roofed outbuildings, which are used by the residents. Studio B.a.d where commissioned to undertake a detailed feasibility study to create two new dwellings in an existing back garden. The design strategy has been to create two invisible high quality semi detached flat roofed houses on a left over piece of garden land close to the heart of Hinton Admiral. The form, material and detailed composition of the development has evolved through extensive research into the local vernacular and with an overriding view to keep these dwellings very low in height. The scheme has placed great importance on the quality of living of potential residents and the privacy / amenity of existing neighboring residents. The new houses have been carefully positioned on the site to minimize disruption to adjacent buildings and development's, with the schemes primary aspect facing South. Improved landscaping and planting between the proposed new houses and existing developments will also aid visual screening and improve resident’s amenity. Materials have been selected to reference (but not replicate) those found locally and will be hard wearing but also textured, possessing a feeling of quality. The new houses has access to a private amenity courtyard which is South facing.
Anbau
Anbau
f \ A falkenberg Architekturf \ A falkenberg Architektur
Doppelhaushälfte mit Anbau
Inspiration for a contemporary bungalow semi-detached house in Dusseldorf with wood cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
House extension in Twickenham
House extension in Twickenham
Square One ArchitectsSquare One Architects
This project for the refurbishment and extension of a semi-detached Gaorgian house in Twickenham presented its challenges. The original house had been extended in different moments and the resulting layout showed a number of change of floor level and ceiling heights. The result was chaotic and the spaces felt dark and small. By replacing the existing stair and forming a new one with a skylight above, we manged to bring daylight to the middle section of the house. A first floor rear extension (to form a new bedroom) was also used as an excuse to level the ceiling. The result is a bright environment where spaces flow organically.
Sichtbetonfassade
Sichtbetonfassade
Architekturbüro zwo P Planungsgesellschaft mbHArchitekturbüro zwo P Planungsgesellschaft mbH
Design ideas for a large and gey modern two floor concrete semi-detached house in Stuttgart with a flat roof and a green roof.
Arosfa
Arosfa
Ralph Kent / architectRalph Kent / architect
Photography (c) Catrin Arwel
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical semi-detached house in Other with three floors, wood cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Eingang Anbau
Eingang Anbau
f \ A falkenberg Architekturf \ A falkenberg Architektur
Eingangsanbau mit Garderobe, Bad und Schlafzimmer
Inspiration for a small contemporary bungalow semi-detached house in Dusseldorf with wood cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Ansicht von Nordosten
Ansicht von Nordosten
Planungsbüro Schilling | ArchitekturPlanungsbüro Schilling | Architektur
Ansicht Haus Ost von Nordwesten mit Privatgarten, Foto: Omar Mahdawi
Photo of a large and beige contemporary render semi-detached house in Munich with a flat roof and a green roof.

Semi-detached House 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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