(Photo: Jonathan Feldman)Pacific Heights Townhouse, San Francisco
Some green roofs aren't just for plants. In urban areas where outdoor space is limited and the views are best from the top, residents use them, too, says architect Jonathan Feldman. To get more greenery and less concrete in his clients' lives, Feldman placed living areas on the top floor of this 1906 stucco-clad Victorian (he also added skylights). A large portion of the rear space was removed to make space for a roof garden and outdoor lounge space. "It's not just the plants that get the view," Feldman says.
