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San Francisco Eco-Chic

In San Francisco's Mission District, Sunset built an Idea House like no other: urban, urbane, and very, very green.

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Add a raised platform.
A bridge of composite Trex decking, made from sawdust and plastic bags, allows room for a water feature without sacrificing ground space.


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