See how this designer weather-proofs her home against the elements
Designers like Janna Levitt are working with innovative products and approaches to make her home more resilient
The customized home of Janna Levitt, of LGA Architectural Partners, features a green roof to absorb heat and water, and a design to maximize natural cross ventilation.Della Rollins/The Globe and Mail
The living room features a stove that helps to heat the entire home, which is especially handy during power outages.Della Rollins/The Globe and Mail
Janna Levitt on the green roof outside her home's second-floor bedroom.Della Rollins/The Globe and Mail
The home does not have air conditioning, so the front of the home is obscured by trees to help keep the heat out.Della Rollins/The Globe and Mail
This second-floor room features large windows that allow for light and for cross-breeze to help cool the space since there is no air conditioning.Della Rollins/The Globe and Mail
The dining room also features large windows that allow for light to come in and for a cross-breeze.Della Rollins/The Globe and Mail