Inspiration for a modern patio remodel in San Diego

Over time, the air conditioner unit will be hidden from sight. The construction of this wooden enclosure matches the wood of the over head structure, but will soon be covered in foliage to help reduce noise and visual disruption.

Elise Trissel photograph of basketball court
Inspiration for a huge timeless blue floor and vinyl floor indoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court remodel in Other

Living room - contemporary open concept concrete floor and gray floor living room idea in Portland with white walls

The thickness of the sapele wood kitchen countertop is expressed at the stone island counter. The existing ceilings were removed and replaced with exposed steel I-beam crossties and new cathedral ceilings, with the steel beams placed sideways to provide a cavity at the top and bottom for continuous linear light strips shining up and down. The full height windows go all the way to floor to take full advantage of the view angle down the hill. Photo by Lisa Shires.

Home design - modern home design idea in San Diego

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Minimalist shed photo in Los Angeles

New York Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner - Ductless, mini split-system air-conditioners (mini splits) have numerous potential applications in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The most common applications are in multifamily housing or as retrofit add-ons to houses with "non-ducted" heating systems, such as hydronic (hot water heat), radiant panels, and space heaters (wood, kerosene, propane).

Home design - modern home design idea in Los Angeles

Example of an arts and crafts home design design in Portland

This bedroom suite comes with its own exterior door, kitchenette, bathroom, laundry niche, and mini-split heating and air system to be completely independent as an in-law suite, airbnb, office, granny-flat, or the like.

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Great room - large transitional gray floor and concrete floor great room idea in Austin with white walls and no fireplace

Jason Roehner
Basement - industrial basement idea in Phoenix

Trendy bathroom photo in San Francisco

Home office - country built-in desk light wood floor home office idea in New York with white walls

Elegant family room photo in Austin with green walls

Bob Greenspan
Inspiration for a small modern shed remodel in Kansas City

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