Deciduous shrubs are among the most versatile of all garden plants. If used to frame the setting, to provide privacy or to attract birds, deciduous shrubs are an indispensable part of the garden and are the starting point of the great landscape design. In most cases deciduous shrubs are very low maintenance. In fact, most will thrive for years with only interest pruning.rnrnDeciduous round the bushes of the year occasional supply in the garden. Along with its vibrant flowers offer great summer foliage and brilliant fall colors.

What many gardeners do not realize are the attributes of winter deciduous shrub. For example, red twig dogwood has red bark that contrasts strikingly stunning against the snow white and stand out from the barren landscape of winter. Many shrubs, such as several species of viburnum, are bearing fruit and produce colorful berries that last though the fall and winter.

Roms Architects won first place in a competition conducted by the city of Vancouver called "The 2030 Challenge, which focused on solutions to climate change and housing development without carbon emissions into the future.

The building called Green Project proposes Harvest crops, which are achieved through vertical farms where fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown. Furthermore, fish, chicken and eggs to milk would be part of what this building might have on their spaces.

Work: Casa 101
Ubicación: Mollet del Vallès, Catalunya. Spain.
Architects: H Architects - David Lorente, Josep Ricart, Xavier Ros, Roger Tudó
Contributors: Marta Casas (architect), Xavier Aguiló (structural engineer), Ramón Antón (Technical Architect)
Awards & Accolades: 1st prize of the 4th Biennal d'Arquitectura del Vallès. 2007.
Year of completion: 2002-05
Floor area: 211 m2
Cost of project: € 220,000 (U.S. $ 345.468 - CLP $ 155,460,600)
Photographer: Estudi Starp

Taking

Semi-detached house for a young couple with a child in Mollet del Vallès, a town located about fifteen kilometers from Barcelona.