Striking Green-Roofed Rieteiland-Oost Island House Built With Sustainable Timber

It's hard not to love a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/timber-house/">timber-framed home</a> like the Rieteiland-Oost Island House in the Netherlands, but with forests around the world in such critical condition, it's crucial that designers use only certified, sustainable sources. Thankfully, that's exactly what <a href="http://www.egeon.nl/">Dutch designers Egoen Architecten</a> did for this striking green-roofed residence and office in the IJburg Residential complex. And that's not all.

This striking home in The Netherlands doubles as an office

External shutters control solar gain

Heat resistant glass helps to foster energy efficiency

The interior is perfectly well lit, nature's way

All of the timber used was sourced from fair, sustainable suppliers

The timber cladding gives the home such a warm, natural feel

The home is exceptionally well insulated

We love the spiral staircase outside

A heat pump and low-temperature underfloor heating keep the home warm in winter