The historical influence of the period was maintained with features that depict a gifted re-imaging of Old World Style and warmth with authentic Venetian plaster, early joinery practices (detailed with ranch-brand plating), and intricate stone work using reclaimed material’s from the site. The homes award winning rustic kitchen features handcrafted cabinets, drawers, and granite countertops. Appliances are disguised or hidden within the kitchen with custom millwork. Distressed fir hardwood floors complement the timber frame detailing and tongue and groove fir beams span the ceiling. The steep pitched rooflines help create an impressive appeal for the timber frame exterior accented by copper dormers that add shine which extends to the rear porch roof cladding. What really sets this home apart and helped garner the 2009 Tommie Gold award for Best home is the environmental sustainability features that achieved a Platinum Built Green 87EGNH rating. These include; fully automated touch screen controls integrating HVAC and lighting systems for combined energy efficiency, a geothermal system that affords radiant in-floor heating and cooling with innovative SIPS roof panels and spray foam insulation in all exterior walls, and finally extraordinary indoor air quality through an advanced HEPA filter and the application of low-VOC paint sections and floor coverings. - See more at: http://mitchellbrock.com/projects/case-studies/ranch-manor/#sthash.VbbNJMJ0.dpuf