4 ways to green your outdoor living space

Try these water-wise and earth-friendly ideas

Make use of natural cooling
Karyn R. Millet

Make use of natural cooling

When the house gets too warm in summer, Gelbart and Rhoadzhagen simply move outdoors to one of the several small open-air rooms they've created to expand their living space.

This alfresco dining area is just outside the kitchen; lit by the sun and cooled by the breeze, it consumes zero energy.


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