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/

PHOTO: Ignacio Salas-Humara
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Austin

This family compound is located on acerage in the Midwest United States. The pool house featured here has many kitchens and bars, ladies and gentlemen locker rooms, on site laundry facility and entertaining areas. Matt Kocourek Photography

Huge tuscan detached barn photo in Minneapolis

This family compound is located on acerage in the Midwest United States. The pool house featured here has many kitchens and bars, ladies and gentlemen locker rooms, on site laundry facility and entertaining areas. Matt Kocourek Photography

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Inspiration for a rustic home design remodel in Denver

Master bath with ocean views. Photo by Kit Noble Photography
Inspiration for a coastal master freestanding bathtub remodel in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

Huge farmhouse white two-story wood exterior home idea in New York with a shingle roof

Example of a huge cottage wood railing balcony design in New York with no cover

Photos by Barbara Wilson. Bedford equine compound. Rear patio space with pergola and barbeque. A lovely equine compound was created out of a 35 acre woodland in Bedford Corners. The design team helped the owners create the home of their dreams out of a parcel with dense woodlands, a pond and NY State wetlands. Barbara was part of the team that helped coordinate local and state wetland permits for building a mile long driveway to the future house site thru wetlands and around an existing pond. She facilitated the layout of the horse paddocks, by obtaining tree permits to clear almost 5 acres for the future grazing areas and an outdoor riding ring. She then supervised the entire development of the landscape on the property. Fences were added enclosing the paddocks. A swimming pool and pool house were laid out to allow easy access to the house without blocking views to the adjacent woodlands. A custom spa was carved out of a piece of ledge at one end of the pool. An outdoor kitchen was designed for the pool area patio and another smaller stand-alone grill was provided at the main house. Mature plantings were added surrounding the house, driveway and outbuildings to create a luxuriant setting for the quaint farmhouse styled home. Mature apple trees were planted along the driveway between the barn and the main house to provide fruit for the family. A custom designed bridge and wood railing system was added along the entry drive where a detention pond overflow connected to an existing pond.

Photos by Barbara Wilson. Bedford equine compound. Custom spa carved into existing ledge. A lovely equine compound was created out of a 35 acre woodland in Bedford Corners. The design team helped the owners create the home of their dreams out of a parcel with dense woodlands, a pond and NY State wetlands. Barbara was part of the team that helped coordinate local and state wetland permits for building a mile long driveway to the future house site thru wetlands and around an existing pond. She facilitated the layout of the horse paddocks, by obtaining tree permits to clear almost 5 acres for the future grazing areas and an outdoor riding ring. She then supervised the entire development of the landscape on the property. Fences were added enclosing the paddocks. A swimming pool and pool house were laid out to allow easy access to the house without blocking views to the adjacent woodlands. A custom spa was carved out of a piece of ledge at one end of the pool. An outdoor kitchen was designed for the pool area patio and another smaller stand-alone grill was provided at the main house. Mature plantings were added surrounding the house, driveway and outbuildings to create a luxuriant setting for the quaint farmhouse styled home. Mature apple trees were planted along the driveway between the barn and the main house to provide fruit for the family. A custom designed bridge and wood railing system was added along the entry drive where a detention pond overflow connected to an existing pond.

Eric Lynch
1960s dining room photo in Jackson

Overlooking the lake, this aerial view captures the full scope of a Minnesota barnhouse compound built around Weathered Gray Barnwood Paneling and Antique Red Barnwood Paneling. The main house, garage, and connected barn are arranged around a central courtyard, each clad differently yet tied together by their shared reclaimed wood exterior, echoing the collection of simple farm buildings that inspired the design and creating a true country western, farmstead sensibility on the water. Weathered Gray Barnwood Paneling covers the main house and covered porch, milled from a mix of softwoods, hemlock to pine, salvaged from joists, roof boards, decking, and walls of late 19th and early 20th century structures, its silvery patina deepening with age. Antique Red Barnwood Paneling clads the barn, sourced from the classic red barns of the Midwest, its faded crimson boards weathered by generations of sun, snow, and rain into a rustic rust hue naturally resistant to warping and shrinkage. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, or a homeowner dreaming of a true barnhouse compound, Manomin Resawn Timbers can help bring this reclaimed wood exterior to life. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message.

Inspiration for a huge country white two-story wood exterior home remodel in New York with a shingle roof

Presenting an absolutely exceptional private compound, situated on 4.5 acres in Whitemarsh Township. Move right into this fabulous residence where nothing has been spared in the thoughtful renovations and additions. Architectural designs by Peter Zimmerman and most recent renovations/additions by Blake Development. The front entryway opens to a center hall, flowing beautifully to the living room, dining room, and study. Handsome office/library with fireplace and full bath could also be a lovely first-floor master. Cooking and entertaining is a delight in the spacious, gourmet, eat-in kitchen with Professional GE Monogram/Subzero appliances, custom cabinetry, and wet bar. Adjoining family room with exposed barn beams, stone fireplace and French doors leading to a beautiful flagstone terrace. Mudroom, large laundry, and powder room. On the second floor, a master bedroom to die for with fireplace, spacious, well-appointed master bath with steam shower, radiant heat and a large walk-in closet. 4 additional bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Walk-up attic for storage. The lower level offers a bar, media room, 1200 bottle wine cellar, powder room, and gym. Outstanding features throughout the house include detailed millwork and moldings, custom lighting, whole house stereo sound, random width flooring, five fireplaces, abundant closets and thoughtfully designed built-in storage spaces. New cedar shake roof, updated mechanicals, electrical systems. 3 car detached garage with guest suite and bath. The latest addition to this fabulous compound is the 1400 square foot "Party Barn" loaded with all the amenities you could hope for. Nano doors open to flagstone terrace with fireplace overlooking the pool. Mature, meticulously maintained landscaping designed by Carter Van Dyke completes the picture. All said, an exciting opportunity to own a magnificent property in a premium country location, just minutes to Chestnut Hill, the PA turnpike, and an easy commute to the Main Line and Center City.

Photos by Barbara Wilson. Bedford equine compound. Custom pool and pool house set at edge of existing ledge outcrop with outdoor kitchen set into open lawn area along edge of horse paddock. A lovely equine compound was created out of a 35 acre woodland in Bedford Corners. The design team helped the owners create the home of their dreams out of a parcel with dense woodlands, a pond and NY State wetlands. Barbara was part of the team that helped coordinate local and state wetland permits for building a mile long driveway to the future house site thru wetlands and around an existing pond. She facilitated the layout of the horse paddocks, by obtaining tree permits to clear almost 5 acres for the future grazing areas and an outdoor riding ring. She then supervised the entire development of the landscape on the property. Fences were added enclosing the paddocks. A swimming pool and pool house were laid out to allow easy access to the house without blocking views to the adjacent woodlands. A custom spa was carved out of a piece of ledge at one end of the pool. An outdoor kitchen was designed for the pool area patio and another smaller stand-alone grill was provided at the main house. Mature plantings were added surrounding the house, driveway and outbuildings to create a luxuriant setting for the quaint farmhouse styled home. Mature apple trees were planted along the driveway between the barn and the main house to provide fruit for the family. A custom designed bridge and wood railing system was added along the entry drive where a detention pond overflow connected to an existing pond.

Backyard patio with stone walls and steps.
Photo of a landscaping in Los Angeles.

Example of a mid-sized country backyard patio design in New York with decking and a roof extension

Outdoor dining area on a raised patio.
Inspiration for a landscaping in Los Angeles.