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/

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Welcome to an extraordinary land. One where nature's bounty is evident at every turn. Where salt marshes, dunes, antebellum oaks and rivers lie in harmony with five glorious miles of private beach. Our commitment to environmental responsibility guides our vision and lives on in a lifestyle that honors the past and protects the future. Ideally located, Sea Island borders the Atlantic coast of Georgia, and is situated midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. Mild sunny weather is a mainstay, with temperatures averaging 65–89 degrees. Sea Island is located on the Atlantic coast of southern Georgia, and is part of the group of islands known as the Golden Isles. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Black Banks River on the west, Sea Island is easily accessible by bridge.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Welcome to an extraordinary land. One where nature's bounty is evident at every turn. Where salt marshes, dunes, antebellum oaks and rivers lie in harmony with five glorious miles of private beach. Our commitment to environmental responsibility guides our vision and lives on in a lifestyle that honors the past and protects the future. Ideally located, Sea Island borders the Atlantic coast of Georgia, and is situated midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. Mild sunny weather is a mainstay, with temperatures averaging 65–89 degrees. Sea Island is located on the Atlantic coast of southern Georgia, and is part of the group of islands known as the Golden Isles. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Black Banks River on the west, Sea Island is easily accessible by bridge.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Welcome to an extraordinary land. One where nature's bounty is evident at every turn. Where salt marshes, dunes, antebellum oaks and rivers lie in harmony with five glorious miles of private beach. Our commitment to environmental responsibility guides our vision and lives on in a lifestyle that honors the past and protects the future. Ideally located, Sea Island borders the Atlantic coast of Georgia, and is situated midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. Mild sunny weather is a mainstay, with temperatures averaging 65–89 degrees. Sea Island is located on the Atlantic coast of southern Georgia, and is part of the group of islands known as the Golden Isles. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Black Banks River on the west, Sea Island is easily accessible by bridge.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Welcome to an extraordinary land. One where nature's bounty is evident at every turn. Where salt marshes, dunes, antebellum oaks and rivers lie in harmony with five glorious miles of private beach. Our commitment to environmental responsibility guides our vision and lives on in a lifestyle that honors the past and protects the future. Ideally located, Sea Island borders the Atlantic coast of Georgia, and is situated midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. Mild sunny weather is a mainstay, with temperatures averaging 65–89 degrees. Sea Island is located on the Atlantic coast of southern Georgia, and is part of the group of islands known as the Golden Isles. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Black Banks River on the west, Sea Island is easily accessible by bridge.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Welcome to an extraordinary land. One where nature's bounty is evident at every turn. Where salt marshes, dunes, antebellum oaks and rivers lie in harmony with five glorious miles of private beach. Our commitment to environmental responsibility guides our vision and lives on in a lifestyle that honors the past and protects the future. Ideally located, Sea Island borders the Atlantic coast of Georgia, and is situated midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL. Mild sunny weather is a mainstay, with temperatures averaging 65–89 degrees. Sea Island is located on the Atlantic coast of southern Georgia, and is part of the group of islands known as the Golden Isles. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Black Banks River on the west, Sea Island is easily accessible by bridge.

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We don't believe in being average. Our furniture is legendary. The Stressless Legend features unique cushioning that feels sumptious and luxurious as it embraces and supports your body. The specially designed foam and the Stressless glide system means the sofa adjusts to your body smoothly. It simply stretches to that extra degree of comfort you have come to expect. This means that it’s more responsive to the way your body moves. You never have to force it to do anything – simply move, and it moves with you. Your key to it all is the Stressless glide wheel: adjust its grip to how you like it, and leave it that way. And, of course, each sofa seat has its own glide wheel.

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Today we are in the remodeling project of Burgo’s Residence. ⁣ ⁣ Our job was to refresh the shower area and give it a modern touch.⁣ ⁣ The old tiles were replaced by pre-Made shower enclosure in a beige tone with a gray colored trim to highlight. ⁣ ⁣ The chrome accessories that we incorporate are from the Moen brand and add delicacy to the bathroom.⁣ ⁣ The bathtub was very dated and we changed it for a shower with a modern acrylic base platform. ⁣ ⁣ In addition, the area stands out from the outside with beautiful sliding glass doors that have tall glass and a semi-frame system.⁣ ⁣ Products used in this project / Productos usados en este proyecto⁣ ⁣ - MAAX Utile Origin Greige 5-Piece Alcove Shower Kit (Common: 32-in x 60-in)⁣ ⁣ - Moen Adler Chrome 1-Handle Shower Faucet with Valve⁣ ⁣ - Moen Home Care 18-in Stainless Steel Wall Mount Grab Bar⁣

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