Mountain style living room photo in Baltimore

We custom designed the pantry with the client’s needs in mind. It serves as overflow for serving and party pieces, as well as cookbooks and small appliances. Photo © Alyssa Rosenheck 2016

Living and Dining Room Complete home renovation Photography by Phillip Ennis
Great room - large contemporary bamboo floor great room idea in New York with beige walls

Kitchen in total home renovation Photograpy by Phillip Ennis
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and metal backsplash

Kitchen Opening to Dining and Living Rooms
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, gray backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Master Bath in total home renovation Photography by Phillip Ennis
Large trendy master slate floor bathroom photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, a trough sink and concrete countertops

These canopy solar solutions come at a premium, but provide the added value of shade, extended outdoor living space or storage. Additonally they are will be a signature piece of your landscape. Everything is made in the USA!! 30% Federal Income Tax Credit Applies.

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

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Inspiration for a large modern rectangular lap pool remodel in San Diego

An abstract landscape painting created with square brush strokes of tall, straight trees in a forest. Lisa Audit is a Canadian artist whose contemporary floral designs showcase her love for unique patterns. She is versatile with her use of bold and bright colors, but is also able to counter that with soft, earthy tones that increase her appeal.

Contemporary wall art of three loosely painted flowers in bloom on a neutral background. Lisa Audit is a Canadian artist whose contemporary floral designs showcase her love for unique patterns. She is versatile with her use of bold and bright colors, but is also able to counter that with soft, earthy tones that increase her appeal.

Mid-century modern open concept light wood floor, exposed beam and brown floor living room photo in Portland with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace, white walls and no tv

Screened Porch in total home renovation Photography by Phillip Ennis
Example of a mid-sized trendy dark wood floor sunroom design in New York with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

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Study room - contemporary built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in New York with blue walls

Our comprehensive energy audits surpasses other assessments and will provide a comprehensive report on whatever energy issues your home may have – as well as tailored solutions to solve them.

Stop wasting heat and electricity and start increasing your family’s comfort all year long. A Full Home Energy audit is the first step to saving on your current utility budget.