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Sustainable treetop home

High design meets LEED-certified sustainability in the Marin County hills

Lawn-covered balcony
Photo by Thomas J. Story , written by Jess Chamberlain

Faking a lawn

Off the second floor is a “lawn” where Tracy does yoga and the girls can play.

Sustainable resources: Western red cedar siding, 50 photovoltaic panels, 2 thermal solar panels, soy-based synthetic lawn.

NextFloor plan: Lower levels

outdoor bath

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Lawn-covered balcony

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