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ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington.
Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio.
Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater.
Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass.
Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck.
Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space.
Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy.
Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design
Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design
Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio
Photos: Eric Roth Photography


solid slab black wood stair treads and white risers for a classic look, mixed with our modern steel and natural wood railing.
Mid-sized minimalist wooden u-shaped staircase photo in Orange County with painted risers
Mid-sized minimalist wooden u-shaped staircase photo in Orange County with painted risers


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Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a small modern wooden straight metal railing staircase remodel in DC Metro with painted risers
Inspiration for a small modern wooden straight metal railing staircase remodel in DC Metro with painted risers


Wrought iron balcony railing with clean, geometrical lines, located in Atlanta, GA.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern staircase remodel in Atlanta
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern staircase remodel in Atlanta


Tradition Homes, voted Best Builder in 2013, allowed us to bring their vision to life in this gorgeous and authentic modern home in the heart of Arlington; Century Stair went beyond aesthetics by using durable materials and applying excellent craft and precision throughout the design, build and installation process. This iron & wood post-to-post staircase contains the following parts: satin black (5/8" radius) tubular balusters, ebony-stained (Duraseal), 3 1/2 x 3 1/2" square oak newels with chamfered tops, poplar stringers, 1" square/contemporary oak treads, and ebony-stained custom hand rails. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company. ® All rights reserved.


Example of a large minimalist wooden floating open and glass railing staircase design in Miami

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Example of a large minimalist wooden u-shaped open and mixed material railing staircase design in Tampa
Example of a large minimalist wooden u-shaped open and mixed material railing staircase design in Tampa


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Small minimalist wooden floating open staircase photo in Minneapolis
Small minimalist wooden floating open staircase photo in Minneapolis


This beautiful, hand-made custom wine cabinet takes advantage of the unused space under the stairs. Insulated glass doors with brushed stainless trim and pole handles offer modern appeal to the room. Metal racking holds bottles securely in place while two Wine Mate Cooling Systems ensure the entire collection is stored at the right temperature and humidity.
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Example of a minimalist staircase design in Milwaukee


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Example of a huge minimalist wooden l-shaped open and glass railing staircase design in Los Angeles
Example of a huge minimalist wooden l-shaped open and glass railing staircase design in Los Angeles

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Inspiration for a modern wooden open and metal railing staircase remodel in Denver
Inspiration for a modern wooden open and metal railing staircase remodel in Denver


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Staircase - modern staircase idea in Denver
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