Tusen Takk Private Residence Green Roof Project

Tusen Takk Private Residence

Leland, Michigan

workers in orange shirts planting green roof project by Inhabitect

workers in green shirts planting green roof project by Inhabitect

Solutions Provided

Design and Consulting – Our design and consulting team worked closely with the project’s architects to create a green roof that complements the home’s sharp, modern architecture while harmonizing with its natural surroundings and views of Lake Michigan.

GSI – As a Green Stormwater Infrastructure feature, the green roof captures, filters, and retains stormwater, helping to reduce runoff, moderate temperature fluctuations, and extend the life of the roof system.

Green Roof – This semi-intensive green roof, planted with more than 3,000 plugs representing over 20 native species, reflects Michigan’s natural landscapes while supporting pollinators and providing year-round texture and color.

Irrigation – A low-flow irrigation system was installed to promote healthy establishment of native plantings and provide efficient supplemental water during extended dry periods, ensuring long-term resilience and performance.

Project Description

Inhabitect designed and installed this semi-intensive green roof as part of a modern residential project in Leland, Michigan, where the surrounding forest and Lake Michigan views help define the sense of place. The sharp, angular architecture of the home presented an opportunity to integrate a natural living system that’s both highly visible—from within the home and from key vantage points on the ground—and rooted in native ecology.

Designed to echo Michigan’s native landscapes, the green roof features more than 3,040 plugs of over 20 different native species that support pollinators and provide rich texture and color throughout the year. To ensure long-term success and reduce maintenance needs, a low-flow irrigation system was installed to assist with plant establishment and provide supplemental water during extended dry periods.

In addition to delivering strong stormwater performance—capturing and filtering runoff, reducing thermal impacts, and extending the life expectancy of the roof’s waterproofing membrane—the finished system enhances the visual and environmental relationship between the home and its surrounding landscape.