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A Green Roof in Seattle

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Architect Rob Harrison's Seattle home has a special garage... Its roof is green.

 
 
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In yesterday's post on the Dwell Blog, Michael Cannell writes, "The roof is planted with baby blue eyes, red clover, yarrow and fescues, along with a mixture of drought tolerant sedums. Like all green roofs, it provides insulation and reduces rainwater run-off."

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Link: Harrison Architects

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    Originally posted by Leslie on AT:SF.

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