Green-Roof Houses

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ISBN: 9780847876426

Environmentally Responsive Architecture

Oscar Riera Ojeda, James Moore McCown

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Rizzoli International Publications
10 March 2026

Environmentally-friendly architecture & design

Discover a wave of newly sustainable homes that blur the line between architecture and nature, where living rooftops elevate beauty, sustainability, and connection to the earth.

This beautifully illustrated volume celebrates thirty-two innovative homes from around the world that transform rooftops into lush, living landscapes. From Tokyo to the Hamptons, São Paulo to Barcelona, these houses turn roofs into gardens, blurring the lines between architecture and nature.

With rich historical context and striking contemporary examples, each project reflects a commitment to sustainability, using green roofs to reduce heat, manage water, improve air quality, and support biodiversity. These homes demonstrate how thoughtful design enhances both the environment and the human experience. Visionary architects—from Studio Arthur Casas to Guz Architects—demonstrate how green design elevates aesthetics and environmental consciousness.

This volume is a vibrant tribute to homes that don’t just sit on the earth—they rise from it, seamlessly blending architecture and nature. Ideal for architects, designers, homeowners, and sustainable enthusiasts seeking inspiration on innovative green living and eco-friendly home design.

By: Oscar Riera Ojeda, James Moore McCown
Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 184mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9780847876426
ISBN 10: 084787642X
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 10 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Oscar Riera Ojeda is director of the eponymous boutique publishing house Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers. An editor and designer, he has produced over 200 architecture, design, and photography books. James Moore McCown is a Boston-based architecture writer and consultant, contributing to Metropolis, The Boston Globe, and Architectural Record, with a master’s from Harvard and multiple published books.

Reviews for Green-Roof Houses: Environmentally Responsive Architecture

“Discover a wave of newly sustainable homes that blur the line between architecture and nature, where living rooftops elevate beauty, sustainability, and connection to the earth.” — A WEEKLY DOSE OF ARCHITECTURE BOOKS VIA SUBSTACK ""If you’ve ever wondered about putting a green roof atop your house, this is the book for you."" — GARDENDESIGN.COM ""This richly illustrated survey explores how thirty-two residences across the globe—from Tokyo and São Paulo to Barcelona and the Hamptons—have turned their rooftops into active landscapes. Rather than treating greenery as ornament, the projects integrate living roofs as essential architectural systems, improving insulation, water management, air quality, and biodiversity...The book offers a compelling case for sustainability as both an environmental strategy and a source of architectural beauty."" — INDULGE MAGAZINE