# Hilly Rooftop Homes The Guz Architects Meera House is a Suburban Garden Sanctuary By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guz-architects-meera-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/02/09/the-meera-house-by-guz-architects/) & [guzarchitects](http://www.guzarchitects.com/) Behold an exquisite example of a home that creates a landscaped sanctuary on a limited lot: the Guz Architects Meera House. On an island adjacent to Singapore, this abundant abode embraces [lush living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1) thanks to the designers' treatment of each level as single-storey dwellings. [Rolling green rooftop gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards) grow burgeoning grasses that expand the property's lawns from each stacked floor. Providing panoramic views of the city, the Guz Architects Meera House maintains a strong element of privacy between two dividing walls that encase a [gorgeous pond and courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Roof Gardens:** Implementing green roof gardens as a way to expand lawns and create lush living spaces on limited lots. - **Privacy-enhancing Design:** Incorporating design elements such as dividing walls and courtyards to maintain privacy in densely populated areas. - **Single-storey Dwellings:** Designing homes with each level functioning as a separate dwelling unit to maximize space utilization. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative ways to incorporate green roof gardens and privacy-enhancing features in their designs. - **Real Estate:** Developers can market single-storey dwellings as a unique and space-efficient housing solution for homeowners. - **Landscape Design:** Landscape designers can specialize in creating and maintaining green roof gardens that provide eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Focused Victorian Terrace House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetia.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Green Roof Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shibanee-kamal.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Three-Story Garden Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nirvana-house.md) - [Garden Oasis Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-garden-house.md) - [Elevated Garden Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attic-above-garden.md)