Green Roof ADU

In order to capture storm water runoff, this ADU was designed with a functional green roof that would act as a sponge to slow the effects of over burdened drainage systems.

Modern two-story house with white stucco exterior, wooden accents, black metal staircase, and a small outdoor patio with furniture. Two people are walking in the yard, and there are trees and potted plants around the house.
Modern two-story house with a white exterior, wooden balconies, and potted plants on the balconies. A driveway leading to a garage with large glass doors, two people walking on a stone pathway, a green lawn, and a neighboring house with a white brick exterior.
Modern two-story house with rooftop garden, outdoor seating area, and landscaping with plants and trees, viewed from above.

The ADU includes a tandem parking garage on the main level as the older home does not have a proper garage. The ADU includes living space, a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet.

Rather than displacing the land for building purposes, we essentially raised (it to) the roof.

Architectural drawing of a modern two-story house with rooftop vegetation, balcony, garage, and front porch, with elevation measurements.
Architectural elevation drawing of a modern multi-story house with rooftop garden, outdoor stairs, and fenced yard.
Two architectural sketches of modern buildings with greenery on the rooftops, one slightly more detailed than the other.
Architectural diagrams showing house shading and shadow patterns during different times of day across the seasons: summer at 9AM, 12PM, 3PM, 6PM; spring/fall at 9AM, 12PM, 3PM, 6PM; winter at 9AM, 12PM, 3PM, 6PM.
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