Ashville, NC, USA. (July 19, 2022) – Living Roofs, Inc. (LRI) is a small firm that specializes in the design and implementation of green roofs and living walls, takes this beloved lyric to a new, literal level.

Renowned for its natural beauty, Lake Toxaway is the largest private lake in North Carolina. Situated at an elevation of 3,000 feet in the Appalachian Mountains in the western part of the state, Lake Toxaway is adjacent to more than 10,000 acres of wilderness areas.

The architect of this seasonal residence on the lake set out to design a contemporary home that would be both elegant and casual, and blend into the site. Use of natural materials, stacked stone and wood, complement the setting. But the site itself presented challenges for fitting the home into the natural surroundings.

The lot on which the home is situated is narrow and steep, dropping down sharply from the road to the lake. The floor of the house is 20 feet below the road, making the top of the roof level with the roadway. With the home’s dimensions, a long expanse of roof is visible from the road and driveway entrance. The architect had an inspired solution: a view of a green roof, rather than a plain rooftop, from the road would visually integrate the roof and home into the setting.

The architect of this seasonal residence on the lake set out to design a contemporary home that would be both elegant and casual, and blend into the site. Use of natural materials, stacked stone and wood, complement the setting. But the site itself presented challenges for fitting the home into the natural surroundings.

The lot on which the home is situated is narrow and steep, dropping down sharply from the road to the lake. The floor of the house is 20 feet below the road, making the top of the roof level with the roadway. With the home’s dimensions, a long expanse of roof is visible from the road and driveway entrance. The architect had an inspired solution: a view of a green roof, rather than a plain rooftop, from the road would visually integrate the roof and home into the setting.

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