LEED Certification Level: Platinum. The homeowners put a premium on indoor air quality and low energy consumption and recognized that quality design would allow more investment in a smaller project. A modest plan size was developed (1,700 square foot net, 1,960 square foot gross), with slab-on-grade first floor. The upper level slopes up to the south to capture sky views and solar gains; the stair allows that light and energy to flow to the main level. The front-screened porch is a reinvention of the traditional front porch — a place to socialize, enjoy the outdoors and enjoy fire on cool evenings. Great care was taken in specifying non-toxic materials: no-added formaldehyde cabinet construction with water-borne finishes, zero VOC, nontoxic floor finish and paints, Greenguard certified drywall and subfloor adhesives, caulks, and sealants, salvaged wood (not previously finished), etc. Third-party air quality testing showed total VOC of only 48 parts per billion prior to move in, and formaldehyde of 46ppb. The CARB residential formaldehyde guideline is below 27ppb for residential chronic exposure. Since we had no specified added-formaldehyde construction materials, our count is likely due to furniture and other off-gassing, and will drop as the house is ventilated. Mold readings were below outdoor air. An energy monitoring system was installed so the owners and design team can track energy use compared to modeled predictions. Measured results also contribute to a clearer understanding of energy use for future energy models across the industry, which is one of PHIUS’ objectives. Although early in occupancy, the owners appear to be running this all-electric house at about 500kWh per month, below the modeled prediction. The owners plan to install a PV array within the next year.

Beautiful high contrast kitchen featuring our Contemporary Proline PLFW 750 Professional Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Range Hood. The Red Walls, Dark Wood Cabinets, Island Pendant Lighting, and Modern Clean Lines make this kitchen really stand out. PLFW 750 Range Hood Product Details: This is our Super Low Profile, Sleek, All Stainless, Contemporary Design, Wall Mounted Range Hood. This attractive and versatile range hood looks and works great in any size. Elegant LCD touch controls, with time delay and 6 speeds from 300 cfm up to 1100 cfm, this hood has the power to handle the largest cooktops efficiently and quietly. Easy to install and super low maintenance, this wall mounted range hood is available in 5 sizes (36", 42", 48", 54" and 60") and is one of the very few large format hoods available as a ductless model. Stainless Baffle Filters that are easy to remove and clean, and the quietest 300 CFM setting in the industry. (Based on comparable size and local blower capacity). And power when you need it with 1100 CFM total capacity. This Range Hood comes with dual blowers and fan completely installed and factory tested. Specifications 110v 60hz (USA and Canada Certification) Electronic LCD 6 Speed Switch, w/Time Delay Controls 6 Speed, 1100 Max. CFM Dual Blower 2 x LED lights Stainless Baffle Filters Carbon filters available for ductless operation Seamless Design Easy to Clean and Maintain Brushed #430 Stainless Steel 2 x 6" Air Outlets

Please note: White Oak Exterior Doors are supplied unfinished (the pictures may depict a finished door) Elevate the aesthetic and security of your home or office with our Albany horizontal plank with slim vertical lite white oak door. Constructed with a solid core, this door combines timeless elegance with exceptional durability, making it a perfect choice for entryways, front doors, back doors, patio doors, garage side doors, or any other exterior application. Ideal for residential homes and commercial properties alike, this door provides a sophisticated blend of style and functionality, making it a versatile option for a range of uses. Whether you're refreshing your front entryway or upgrading the side entrance, this white oak door is designed to meet your needs with lasting performance. The white laminated glass installed in our white oak entry doors is also known as safety glass. The engineered construction of our white oak exterior doors utilizes a solid white oak core with a 3mm thick clear face veneer for superior appearance and strength. This solid white oak core door construction offers greater protection against warping, cracking, and splitting. Solid white oak core exterior door construction provides for a much quieter environment. Our unique integral panel design will not shrink or split and there is no possibility of stile and rail separation. Free Samples: Request a Free Exterior White Oak Door Corner Sample to See the ETO Quality Difference. PRO Discounts: Pro discount program trade pricing available for contractors, architects, and designers on all our Exterior White Oak doors. Lowest Prices Nationwide: At ETO Doors, we leverage our mass production to manufacture these high-quality solid core Exterior White Oak doors at the lowest prices in the country, passing significant savings directly to you. Versatile Usage: Our Exterior White Oak doors are perfect for residential and commercial settings, including new construction and remodeling projects. Our slim vertical lite Exterior White Oak doors are installed in places with high traffic volumes such as multifamily homes, office buildings, and hotels. Customization Available: We understand that every project is unique. Our white oak wood doors can be customized to fit your specific size and design requirements, ensuring a perfect fit and look for any application. Brand You Can Trust a leader in the industry for over 20 years, delivering top-quality doors nationwide and worldwide. Optional Features (at an additional cost) Low-E Glass: Dual tempered low-e glass combined with our exterior white oak doors reduces noise, air conditioning, and heating bills. Pre-hanging: Our solid core white oak Exterior White Oak doors can be pre-hung for interior or exterior applications with matching engineered white oak jambs or finger joint white primed jambs as pre-hung single doors or pre-hung double door units. Side-lites are also available. Impact Hurricane Certification: Our Exterior White Oak doors are available with a Miami Dade hurricane impact wood door approval in both in-swing and out-swing configurations. Our wood Exterior White Oak storm doors certifications are equivalent to a "Miami-Dade NOA," the highest hurricane approval standard for wood doors in the country. Each of our white oak Exterior White Oak doors can be assembled with the appropriate components to be Florida Building Code Compliant.

Mark Hoyle Originally, this 3700 SF two level eclectic farmhouse from the mid 1980’s underwent design changes to reflect a more colonial style. Now, after being completely renovated with additional 2800 SF living space, it’s combined total of 6500 SF boasts an Energy Star certification of 5 stars. Approaching this completed home, you will meander along a new driveway through the dense buffer of trees until you reach the clearing, and then circle a tiered fountain on axis with the front entry accentuating the symmetrical main structure. Many of the exterior changes included enclosing the front porch and rear screened porch, replacing windows, replacing all the vinyl siding with and fiber cement siding, creating a new front stoop with winding brick stairs and wrought iron railings as will as other additions to the left and rear of the home. The existing interior was completely fro the studs and included modifying uses of many of the existing rooms such as converting the original dining room into an oval shaped theater with reclining theater seats, fiber-optic starlight ceiling and an 80” television with built-in surround sound. The laundry room increased in size by taking in the porch and received all new cabinets and finishes. The screened porch across the back of the house was enclosed to create a new dining room, enlarged the kitchen, all of which allows for a commanding view of the beautifully landscaped pool. The upper master suite begins by entering a private office then leads to a newly vaulted bedroom, a new master bathroom with natural light and an enlarged closet. The major portion of the addition space was added to the left side as a part time home for the owner’s brother. This new addition boasts an open plan living, dining and kitchen, a master suite with a luxurious bathroom and walk–in closet, a guest suite, a garage and its own private gated brick courtyard entry and direct access to the well appointed pool patio. And finally the last part of the project is the sunroom and new lagoon style pool. Tucked tightly against the rear of the home. This room was created to feel like a gazebo including a metal roof and stained wood ceiling, the foundation of this room was constructed with the pool to insure the look as if it is floating on the water. The pool’s negative edge opposite side allows open views of the trees beyond. There is a natural stone waterfall on one side of the pool and a shallow area on the opposite side for lounge chairs to be placed in it along with a hot tub that spills into the pool. The coping completes the pool’s natural shape and continues to the patio utilizing the same stone but separated by Zoysia grass keeping the natural theme. The finishing touches to this backyard oasis is completed utilizing large boulders, Tempest Torches, architectural lighting and abundant variety of landscaping complete the oasis for all to enjoy.

LEED certification level: Platinum. Builder: GCCM Construction Services LLC dba UberGreen Spaces & Homes. Mark Twain said it best, "If the world were to end today I'd move to Kentucky because they are 20 years behind everyone else." There is some truth to that because Kentuckians believe that 'if it aint broke dont fix it'. We designed and built Kentucky's first LEED Platinum Net Zero Energy Net Zero Water home in the private sector. We named the home 'My Green Kentucky Home' playing off the state song 'My Old Kentucky Home'. Our take on a home should have people and the planet in mind. We found LEED to be the best most credible third-party green certification program to address these important challenges today. The envelope of the home was designed to minimize energy losses and maximize inside comfort by using Insulated Concrete Form walls from the footers to the roof, spray foam and blown in cellulose in the attic, rigid foam beneath the Lower Level basement slab and triple-pane fully insulated casement windows. The home was oriented with the back facing south to maximize daylighting, passive heating in the winter and solar production. Our HVAC is geothermal with a storage tank to preheat domestic water. A fresh air system was installed in the return side of the HVAC system to filter and then mix with supply air to the home. All paints were zero VOC. The reclaimed KY horse farm fencing turned into beautiful hardwood floors was finished with a low VOC sealer. Carpets were low VOC and the 100% recycled padding was zero VOC. The custom cabinets for the kitchen and baths were made locally and built with FSC certified plywood with no added formaldehyde. The home collects 100% of the rainwater that hits the roof into a 3,300 gallon rainwater collection tank. The primary use of the collected water is to irrigate the lawns, landscaped beds and supply the hose bibs. When the tank is low it automatically shuts the tank valve and opens the city water valve to operate with city water pressure until the tank fills past a certain level, saving electricity and wear and tear on the pump. The cistern is designed to service all the homes domestic water needs when KY State Plumbing code will allow it in the future. All appliances are Energy Star and locally made by GE. The counter tops on all cabinets are recycled materials and durable without requiring sealers or maintenance. We went a step further for indoor air quality and installed AirRenew drywall by Certainteed which works like trees do in the environment by pulling in VOC's into the drywall and making it inert. The Florida Tile was made in Kentucky with recycled content. We monitor all utility usage per electrical circuit and monitor the amount of energy produced by the solar panels as well helping the owners make more informed decisions. The home was such a hit that it was the catalyst that sparked development in a dormant neighborhood of vacant lots. We had the home open for three months to the public where hundreds of folks toured it as it was laid out like an art museum. We had actual walls open all the way to the outside layer of ICF insulation where they saw the concrete and steel inside the walls. We also had the lower level basement slab cut open to show how we insulate beneath the concrete and how we drain and mitigate radon. It was a super inspirational project that made people think about people and the planet much differently than before. We hope to continue making great projects like these to help inspire, educate and create awareness around some of the most important topics and challenges we face today. Thank you to everyone at the USGBC for helping us make this happen and the great work you do every day!

Lolly & Me Bailey 4-in-1 Convertible Crib, Cherry Traditional and transitional, the Bailey 4-in-1 crib will take your baby from toddler to teenager. Clever engineering allows you to convert it from a crib to toddler bed to daybed to full-size bed. Rigorously tested to exceed US-safety standards, the Bailey has extra safety bolts and thick slats to keep your baby safe and sound. The stains are applied by hand in three steps for extra durability and color depth. Turned feet and beveled edges complement simple lines and a glossy, cherry finish for a rich, classic look. Open slats all the way around provide a clear view to your little one, while a graceful headboard awaits your child's growth into a young adult. User-friendly instructions eliminate assembly headaches so even the busiest parents can put it together. To complete the look with a changing table, purchase the Bailey complete nursery. All our Lolly & Me products are created by two moms, dedicated to dressing up today's nursery with affordable style that's fresh, functional and safe. Crib grows with your child: converts from toddler bed to day bed to full-size bed Certifications: JPMA, CPSIA, ASTM; USA-inspected Construction: New Zealand pine, yellow poplar, formaldehyde-free adhesives 3-step finish: hand-applied, high-gloss stain and clear coat Maximum weight capacity: 50.0 lb. Assembled dimensions: 45.3" H x 55.7" W x 31.8" D Care: clean with mild soap and water 3-position metal mattress support � Conversion kit included � Mattress and standard-size bed frame sold separately � Warranty: one year for all manufacturing defects

Please note: Doors are unfinished (the pictures may depict a finished door) Request a Free Corner Sample to See the ETO Quality Difference Elevate your home or office entrance with the Chelsea Exterior White Oak Door, designed with a sleek flush profile, horizontal grain, and grooved detailing for a refined, contemporary look. Built with solid-core construction, this door provides exceptional durability and strength, making it ideal for front entryways, patio doors, back entrances, and garage side access. Featuring a 3mm thick clear face veneer over a reinforced core, this white oak exterior door is engineered to resist warping, cracking, and splitting, ensuring long-term structural integrity. Its integral panel design eliminates common separation issues found in stile and rail doors, offering reliable performance in various climates. Designed for both residential and commercial applications, this flush white oak door seamlessly blends modern style with enhanced security and premium craftsmanship, making it a standout choice for contemporary architectural spaces. Free Samples: Request a Free White Oak Exterior Flush door with horizontal grain and grooves Door Corner Sample to See the ETO Quality Difference. PRO Discounts: Pro discount program trade pricing available for contractors, architects, and designers on all our exterior white oak doors. Lowest Prices Nationwide: At ETO Doors, we leverage our mass production to manufacture these high-quality exterior white oak doors at the lowest prices in the country, passing significant savings directly to you. Versatile Usage: Our white oak doors are perfect for residential and commercial settings, including new construction and remodeling projects. Our flush door with horizontal grain and grooves interior doors are installed in places with high traffic volumes such as multifamily homes, office buildings, and hotels. Customization Available: We understand that every project is unique. Our wood flush door with horizontal grain and grooves doors can be customized to fit your specific size and design requirements, ensuring a perfect fit and look for any application. Optional Features (at an additional cost) 20-Minute Fire Rating for Wood Doors Available: Exterior flush door with horizontal grain and grooves white oak doors fire rated to withstand fire for 20 minutes, certified by UL or Warnock Hersey. Exterior Pre-hanging: Our solid core white oak exterior doors can be pre-hung with matching engineered white oak jambs or exterior white primed jambs as pre-hung single doors or pre-hung double doors units. Impact Hurricane Certification: Our Exterior White Oak doors are available with a Miami Dade hurricane impact wood door approval in both in-swing and out-swing configurations. Our wood Exterior White Oak storm doors certifications are equivalent to a "Miami-Dade NOA" which has the highest hurricane approval standard for wood doors in the country. Each of our flush door with horizontal grain and grooves white oak exterior doors can be assembled with the appropriate components to be Florida Building Code Compliant.

Please note: Doors are unfinished (the pictures may depict a finished door) Request a Free Corner Sample to See the ETO Quality Difference Elevate the aesthetic and security of your home or office with our Leon Exterior White Oak Flush Door with Vertical Grain. Crafted with a solid core, this door offers a perfect balance of modern sophistication and exceptional durability, making it ideal for entryways, front doors, back doors, patio doors, garage side doors, and other exterior applications. Designed for both residential and commercial use, this oak door enhances any space with its refined style and long-lasting performance. Whether upgrading your front entry or refreshing a side entrance, this exterior white oak flush door delivers superior quality and design. The engineered construction of our white oak exterior doors features a solid core with a 3mm thick clear face veneer, ensuring both durability and a premium finish. This solid-core design enhances protection against warping, cracking, and splitting, providing a quieter indoor environment. With an innovative integral panel structure, our white oak doors resist shrinking and eliminate the risk of stile and rail separation, ensuring long-term reliability and beauty. Free Samples: Request a Free White Oak Exterior Flush Door Corner Sample to See the ETO Quality Difference. PRO Discounts: Pro discount program trade pricing available for contractors, architects, and designers on all our exterior white oak doors. Lowest Prices Nationwide: At ETO Doors, we leverage our mass production to manufacture these high-quality exterior white oak doors at the lowest prices in the country, passing significant savings directly to you. Versatile Usage: Our white oak doors are perfect for residential and commercial settings, including new construction and remodeling projects. Our flush interior doors are installed in places with high traffic volumes such as multifamily homes, office buildings, and hotels. Customization Available: We understand that every project is unique. Our wood flush doors can be customized to fit your specific size and design requirements, ensuring a perfect fit and look for any application. Optional Features (at an additional cost) 20-Minute Fire Rating for Wood Doors Available: Exterior flush white oak doors fire rated to withstand fire for 20 minutes, certified by UL or Warnock Hersey. Exterior Pre-hanging: Our solid core white oak exterior doors can be pre-hung with matching engineered white oak jambs or exterior white primed jambs as pre-hung single doors or pre-hung double doors units. Impact Hurricane Certification: Our Exterior White Oak doors are available with a Miami Dade hurricane impact wood door approval in both in-swing and out-swing configurations. Our wood Exterior White Oak storm doors certifications are equivalent to a "Miami-Dade NOA" which has the highest hurricane approval standard for wood doors in the country. Each of our flush white oak exterior doors can be assembled with the appropriate components to be Florida Building Code Compliant.

My clients home is a wonderful combination of styles. On the exterior, the architectural style is Georgian/Georgian Colonial, covered in used bricks. Their interiors however, are more contemporary and transitional. The combination of these styles was the design program I was given for this entryway. I configured the size, shape and frequency of the hand-beveled glass background pieces so they matched those of the used bricks on the exterior. I offered this idea to bring the exterior into the interior, and vice versa. There are many textures of clear glass used for the circular elements, as well as highlights created form hand-beveled glass as well. Since this entry faced south, I selected beveled glass with the intended effect (seen above) to flood the foyer with prismatic color cast through the beveled glass. In this way, the windows bring a full range of color to the interiors, but with no colored or stained glass actually being used. Photo: Martin Fine

A custom office for a private attorney. The walls are painted with a rich Ralph Lauren Antique Brown eggshell finish. The chairs are custom designed and manufactured. The art piece is an original piece created for this project. It is elegant and sophisticated. The design provided plenty of technology and storage to keep the office streamline and neat. This private office reflect the style and image necessary for portraying a professional image to clients.

Lolly & Me Bailey 4-in-1 Convertible Crib, Cherry Traditional and transitional, the Bailey 4-in-1 crib will take your baby from toddler to teenager. Clever engineering allows you to convert it from a crib to toddler bed to daybed to full-size bed. Rigorously tested to exceed US-safety standards, the Bailey has extra safety bolts and thick slats to keep your baby safe and sound. The stains are applied by hand in three steps for extra durability and color depth. Turned feet and beveled edges complement simple lines and a glossy, cherry finish for a rich, classic look. Open slats all the way around provide a clear view to your little one, while a graceful headboard awaits your child's growth into a young adult. User-friendly instructions eliminate assembly headaches so even the busiest parents can put it together. To complete the look with a changing table, purchase the Bailey complete nursery. All our Lolly & Me products are created by two moms, dedicated to dressing up today's nursery with affordable style that's fresh, functional and safe. Crib grows with your child: converts from toddler bed to day bed to full-size bed Certifications: JPMA, CPSIA, ASTM; USA-inspected Construction: New Zealand pine, yellow poplar, formaldehyde-free adhesives 3-step finish: hand-applied, high-gloss stain and clear coat Maximum weight capacity: 50.0 lb. Assembled dimensions: 45.3" H x 55.7" W x 31.8" D Care: clean with mild soap and water 3-position metal mattress support � Conversion kit included � Mattress and standard-size bed frame sold separately � Warranty: one year for all manufacturing defects

Lolly & Me Delaney Changing Table, White This versatile changing table adds a touch of Cape Cod's coastal character to your nursery. Built to last your child a lifetime, it features extra thick tops with softly beveled edges and recessed panels. A deep drawer with a reinforced bottom provides sturdy storage, while two open shelves invite easy access to all your diapering needs. The changer includes a safety belt to keep even the most active baby secure. The paint and protective clear coat are applied by hand in three steps for extra durability. Rigorously tested to exceed US-safety standards, it comes with foot levelers and anti-tip hardware. When your toddler has outgrown the changer, its changing kit is easily removed to unveil a practical and stylish nightstand or accent table fit for any room in your home. In white, the Delaney lends a breezy beach air to any room. Pair it with the Delaney 4-in-1 convertible crib to complete the scene. User-friendly instructions eliminate assembly headaches so even the busiest parents can put it together. All our Lolly & Me products are created by two moms, dedicated to dressing up today's nursery with affordable style that's fresh, functional and safe. - Certifications: JPMA, CPSIA, ASTM; USA-inspected - Construction: solid New Zealand pine, yellow poplar, 5-ply birch and maple veneers, MDF, formaldehyde-free adhesives - 3-step finish: hand-applied, rich paint color and protective clear coat - Removable changer tray fits standard-size changer pad (32' x 16' x 1') - Assembled dimensions: 33" H x 34.4" W x 17.5" D - Care: clean with mild soap and water - Warranty: one year for all manufacturing defects

Lolly & Me Delaney Changing Table, White This versatile changing table adds a touch of Cape Cod's coastal character to your nursery. Built to last your child a lifetime, it features extra thick tops with softly beveled edges and recessed panels. A deep drawer with a reinforced bottom provides sturdy storage, while two open shelves invite easy access to all your diapering needs. The changer includes a safety belt to keep even the most active baby secure. The paint and protective clear coat are applied by hand in three steps for extra durability. Rigorously tested to exceed US-safety standards, it comes with foot levelers and anti-tip hardware. When your toddler has outgrown the changer, its changing kit is easily removed to unveil a practical and stylish nightstand or accent table fit for any room in your home. In white, the Delaney lends a breezy beach air to any room. Pair it with the Delaney 4-in-1 convertible crib to complete the scene. User-friendly instructions eliminate assembly headaches so even the busiest parents can put it together. All our Lolly & Me products are created by two moms, dedicated to dressing up today's nursery with affordable style that's fresh, functional and safe. - Certifications: JPMA, CPSIA, ASTM; USA-inspected - Construction: solid New Zealand pine, yellow poplar, 5-ply birch and maple veneers, MDF, formaldehyde-free adhesives - 3-step finish: hand-applied, rich paint color and protective clear coat - Removable changer tray fits standard-size changer pad (32' x 16' x 1') - Assembled dimensions: 33" H x 34.4" W x 17.5" D - Care: clean with mild soap and water - Warranty: one year for all manufacturing defects

Lolly & Me Delaney Changing Table, White This versatile changing table adds a touch of Cape Cod's coastal character to your nursery. Built to last your child a lifetime, it features extra thick tops with softly beveled edges and recessed panels. A deep drawer with a reinforced bottom provides sturdy storage, while two open shelves invite easy access to all your diapering needs. The changer includes a safety belt to keep even the most active baby secure. The paint and protective clear coat are applied by hand in three steps for extra durability. Rigorously tested to exceed US-safety standards, it comes with foot levelers and anti-tip hardware. When your toddler has outgrown the changer, its changing kit is easily removed to unveil a practical and stylish nightstand or accent table fit for any room in your home. In white, the Delaney lends a breezy beach air to any room. Pair it with the Delaney 4-in-1 convertible crib to complete the scene. User-friendly instructions eliminate assembly headaches so even the busiest parents can put it together. All our Lolly & Me products are created by two moms, dedicated to dressing up today's nursery with affordable style that's fresh, functional and safe. - Certifications: JPMA, CPSIA, ASTM; USA-inspected - Construction: solid New Zealand pine, yellow poplar, 5-ply birch and maple veneers, MDF, formaldehyde-free adhesives - 3-step finish: hand-applied, rich paint color and protective clear coat - Removable changer tray fits standard-size changer pad (32' x 16' x 1') - Assembled dimensions: 33" H x 34.4" W x 17.5" D - Care: clean with mild soap and water - Warranty: one year for all manufacturing defects

TOTO Guinevere 1.28 gpf One-Piece Toilet brings a modern touch to a vintage bathroom.
Example of a mid-sized classic 3/4 white tile bathroom design in Oklahoma City with a one-piece toilet and white walls

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, CO, United States The homeowner wanted something bold and unique for his home. He asked that it be warm in its material palette, strongly connected to its site and deep green in its performance. This 3,000 sf. modern home’s design reflects a carefully crafted balance between capturing mountain views and passive solar design. On the ground floor, interior Travertine tile radiant heated floors flow out through broad sliding doors to the white concrete patio and then dissolves into the landscape. A built-in BBQ and gas fire pit create an outdoor room. The ground floor has a sunny, simple open concept floor plan that joins all the public social spaces and creates a gracious indoor/outdoor flow. The sleek kitchen has an urban cultivator (for fresh veggies) and a quick connection to the raised bed garden and small fruit tree orchard outside. Follow the floating staircase up the board-formed concrete tile wall. At the landing your view continues out over a “live roof”. The second floor’s 14ft tall ceilings open to giant views of the Flatirons and towering trees. Clerestory windows allow in high light, and create a floating roof effect as the Doug Fir ceiling continues out to form the large eaves; we protected the house’s large windows from overheating by creating an enormous cantilevered hat. The upper floor has a bedroom on each end and is centered around the spacious family room, where music is the main activity. The family room has a nook for a mini-home office featuring a floating wood desk. Forming one wall of the family room, a custom-designed pair of laser-cut barn doors inspired by a forest of trees opens to an 18th century Chinese day-bed. The bathrooms sport hand-made glass mosaic tiles; the daughter’s shower is designed to resemble a waterfall. This near-Net-Zero Energy home achieved LEED Gold certification. It has 10kWh of solar panels discretely tucked onto the roof, a ground source heat pump & boiler, foam insulation, an ERV, Energy Star windows and appliances, all LED lights and water conserving plumbing fixtures. Built by Skycastle Construction.

Mark Hoyle Originally, this 3700 SF two level eclectic farmhouse from the mid 1980’s underwent design changes to reflect a more colonial style. Now, after being completely renovated with additional 2800 SF living space, it’s combined total of 6500 SF boasts an Energy Star certification of 5 stars. Approaching this completed home, you will meander along a new driveway through the dense buffer of trees until you reach the clearing, and then circle a tiered fountain on axis with the front entry accentuating the symmetrical main structure. Many of the exterior changes included enclosing the front porch and rear screened porch, replacing windows, replacing all the vinyl siding with and fiber cement siding, creating a new front stoop with winding brick stairs and wrought iron railings as will as other additions to the left and rear of the home. The existing interior was completely fro the studs and included modifying uses of many of the existing rooms such as converting the original dining room into an oval shaped theater with reclining theater seats, fiber-optic starlight ceiling and an 80” television with built-in surround sound. The laundry room increased in size by taking in the porch and received all new cabinets and finishes. The screened porch across the back of the house was enclosed to create a new dining room, enlarged the kitchen, all of which allows for a commanding view of the beautifully landscaped pool. The upper master suite begins by entering a private office then leads to a newly vaulted bedroom, a new master bathroom with natural light and an enlarged closet. The major portion of the addition space was added to the left side as a part time home for the owner’s brother. This new addition boasts an open plan living, dining and kitchen, a master suite with a luxurious bathroom and walk–in closet, a guest suite, a garage and its own private gated brick courtyard entry and direct access to the well appointed pool patio. And finally the last part of the project is the sunroom and new lagoon style pool. Tucked tightly against the rear of the home. This room was created to feel like a gazebo including a metal roof and stained wood ceiling, the foundation of this room was constructed with the pool to insure the look as if it is floating on the water. The pool’s negative edge opposite side allows open views of the trees beyond. There is a natural stone waterfall on one side of the pool and a shallow area on the opposite side for lounge chairs to be placed in it along with a hot tub that spills into the pool. The coping completes the pool’s natural shape and continues to the patio utilizing the same stone but separated by Zoysia grass keeping the natural theme. The finishing touches to this backyard oasis is completed utilizing large boulders, Tempest Torches, architectural lighting and abundant variety of landscaping complete the oasis for all to enjoy.

Across the country, builders and architects are embracing sustainable building and design practices more than ever before. The use of eco-friendly products and materials help to create living environments that are not only sensitive to nature, but still achieves the look and feel desired by the original design. Eldorado Stone is proud to be part of a growing number of award-winning projects that have won the highest levels in sustainable building practices and products available today. Whether it’s a traditional or contemporary design, Eldorado’s versatility and appeal offers an authentic architectural statement while adding the warmth and texture that only stone can provide. Studio26homes, a design/ build firm dedicated to creating highly efficient, healthy homes, recently completed a 4,700+ sf project in Orefield, PA. The private residence earned the Gold rating from the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Green Building Guidelines certification program as the 19th certified project of any level in the country. To reach the gold standard, Orefield had to earn at least 395 points and ended up surpassing that requirement with a grand total of 542 points. Studio26homes hadn’t used Eldorado Stone before this project and were pleased to find that Eldorado is not only passionate about what they do but also back up their products should any problems arise. The fact that Eldorado Stone is locally manufactured, offers low maintenance, is competitively priced, and features the geometric shape they were looking for provided further confirmation that this was the company to work with. They chose Eldorado’s Castle Stone and were originally going to only apply it onto the fireplace and chimney. However, because the product complemented the home’s shade of red, they chose to do a more dramatic application, which resulted in great satisfaction for both the team and the homeowners. Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Custom Castle Stone Builder: studio26homes, Orefield, PA Website: www.studio26homes.com Architect: Alan Mascord Design Associates, Portland, OR Website: www.mascord.com Mason: CM Masonry, Allentown, PA Website: www.cmmasonry.com

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Los Angeles