Ed Rowley
Example of a large eclectic beige two-story stucco house exterior design in Jacksonville with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Gives constant water temperature in desired level. 18KW 12.7lt/min water capacity. Can be connected under counter or over counter. Esthetic surface LED display. Automatically operates by force of water flow sensor. Operates in low water pressure. Can be made temperature set up between 30-55 degree. Security by high temperature protection force. Can be connected more than one tab. Has a widespread service station in Turkey. High Efiiciency. 2 year guarantee.

The pool includes two water features, an 11’ curved waterfall cascading over two levels of stone slabs plus a water slide with water flume. Each feature has its own separate pump to ensure a constant flow of water. A pleasing variety of grasses, shrubs and flowering perennials creates the perfect natural backdrop.

Time seems to stand still in this photo, the smooth flow of water pouring against basalt. A constant reminder of an investment well made in this clients' home. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Huge tuscan white two-story stucco house exterior photo in Miami with a hip roof and a tile roof

An existing cedar deck that required constant maintenance and provided zero relief from the sun – making it nearly impossible for the homeowners to enjoy their backyard – was replaced with an easy to maintain concrete patio. Custom, cedar-topped pergola ebbs and flows with the existing landscaping, and brings out the color of limestone-edged flower beds. Photo by Dylan Huey.

Indoor-outdoor flow defines this home. A front courtyard welcomes you as soon as you enter the property, with a large pivot-hinge door leading into the home. Inside the home, the connection to lush outdoor spaces is a constant. This modern remodeling project transformed the home, brightening the interior spaces and creating indoor-outdoor flow. Prior to our remodel, the home had been added onto multiple times over the years, and lacked a unifying sense of design. Our project gave the home a modern cohesiveness, no longer feeling like a home that had been created in pieces.

One of the most important things for those of us who like enjoying a hot bath, is the water temperature. As time passes, the water temperature in your bathtub drops down and requires you to constantly be adding hot water to maintain the temperature, which in turn requires large capacity water boilers, wasting water and electricity. Made of state-of-the-art AquateX™ solid surface material, the Aquatica True Ofuro Japanese style bathtub with Tranquility bath heating system is fitted with a recirculation system (just like the traditional Japanese oidaki) and ozone disinfection system. The Tranquility bathtub heating system was designed to eliminate the hot water adding hassle and maintain the water temperature at a constant 104F /40C (41-45C in Europe and other markets). The built-in Tranquility heating system is utilizing a low flow/high-efficiency ultra-quiet pump. Equipped with minimalist control panel, a standard 1.5kW inline water heater (US) or 2kW (Europe and other markets) with ozone disinfection, Bluetooth audio system, and underwater LED сhromotherapy system, the Tranquility system provides the ultimate luxury bathing experience.

Indoor-outdoor flow defines this home. A front courtyard welcomes you as soon as you enter the property, with a large pivot-hinge door leading into the home. Inside the home, the connection to lush outdoor spaces is a constant. This modern remodeling project transformed the home, brightening the interior spaces and creating indoor-outdoor flow. Prior to our remodel, the home had been added onto multiple times over the years, and lacked a unifying sense of design. Our project gave the home a modern cohesiveness, no longer feeling like a home that had been created in pieces.

The essence of age-old bathing traditions from the Japanese with the most modern of bathing amenity delivers this wonderful deep, single person soaking bathtub. Aquatica’s Mini Tranquility is truly reminiscent of the Japanese Ofuro style of tub and like its forebear, includes a built-in seat and ergonomically-shaped back and headrest in which to sit and soak in blissful comfort. Yet all this comes in a tiny footprint of just 43”, the only bathtub like it on the market. Big enough for full-body emersion of even 6ft-plus bathers, yet so compact and space efficient it fits easily where no other bathtub can. The tub is crafted from AquateX™, Aquatica’s patented, next generation solid surface composite that provides robust durability and good looks that are smooth to the skin. The wide rim aids ease of entry into the bath, which can also be enhanced with the addition of the beautiful, optional, solid teak wood step. The other outstanding feature of this unique and wonderful bathtub, also inspired by the ancient Japanese art of bathing, is Aquatica’s water heating and recirculation system (just like the traditional Japanese oidaki). Now, you can enjoy continuous hot water within your bath, maintaining a constant temperature of 104F /40C (41-45C in Europe and other markets) without having to add fresh hot water and waste power. The built-in Tranquility heating system is utilizing a low flow/high-efficiency ultra-quiet pump. Equipped with minimalist control panel, a standard 1.5kW inline water heater (US) or 2kW (Europe and other markets) with ozone disinfection, Bluetooth audio system, and underwater LED сhromotherapy system, the Tranquility system provides the ultimate luxury bathing experience.

Transitional kitchen photo in Minneapolis

Dale Wilcox
Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Toronto

Underwater lights with LED technology create a constant color wash or flowing color sequence lighting: Six colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet) provide a host of therapeutic benefits. Green brings harmony and balance to the spirit. A warm air jet system envelops the bather and maintains warm water temperature.

Transitional formal and open concept living room photo in New York

Minimalist bathroom photo in San Francisco

Surrounding rooms were painted coordinating colors to keep the flow of the open concept constant throughout the house. A narrow hallway leads into the large kitchen bringing guests in from all around.

This LEED Platinum certified house reflects the homeowner's desire for an exceptionally healthy and comfortable living environment, within a traditional neighborhood. INFILL SITE. The family, who moved from another area of Wellesley, sought out this property to be within walking distance of the high school and downtown area. An existing structure on the tight lot was removed to make way for the new home. 84% of the construction waste, from both the previous structure and the new home, was diverted from a landfill. ZED designed to preserve the existing mature trees on the perimeter of the property to minimize site impacts, and to maintain the character of the neighborhood as well as privacy on the site. EXTERIOR EXPRESSION. The street facade of the home relates to the local New England vernacular. The rear uses contemporary language, a nod to the family’s Californian roots, to incorporate a roof deck, solar panels, outdoor living space, and the backyard swimming pool. ZED’s careful planning avoided to the need to face the garage doors towards the street, a common syndrome of a narrow lot. THOUGHTFUL SPACE. Homes with dual entries can often result in duplicate and unused spaces. In this home, the everyday and formal entry areas are one and the same; the front and garage doors share the entry program of coat closets, mudroom storage with bench for removing your shoes, and a laundry room with generous closets for the children's sporting equipment. The entry area leads directly to the living space, encompassing the kitchen, dining and sitting area areas in an L-shaped open plan arrangement. The kitchen is placed at the south-west corner of the space to allow for a strong connection to the dining, sitting and outdoor living spaces. A fire pit on the deck satisfies the family’s desire for an open flame while a sealed gas fireplace is used indoors - ZED’s preference after omitting gas burning appliances completely from an airtight home. A small study, with a window seat, is conveniently located just off of the living space. A first floor guest bedroom includes an accessible bathroom for aging visitors and can be used as a master suite to accommodate aging in place. HEALTHY LIVING. The client requested a home that was easy to clean and would provide a respite from seasonal allergies and common contaminants that are found in many indoor spaces. ZED selected easy to clean solid surface flooring throughout, provided ample space for cleaning supplies on each floor, and designed a mechanical system with ventilation that provides a constant supply of fresh outdoor air. ZED selected durable materials, finishes, cabinetry, and casework with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and no added urea formaldehyde. YEAR-ROUND COMFORT. The home is super insulated and air-tight, paired with high performance triple-paned windows, to ensure it is draft-free throughout the winter (even when in front of the large windows and doors). ZED designed a right-sized heating and cooling system to pair with the thermally improved building enclosure to ensure year-round comfort. The glazing on the home maximizes passive solar gains, and facilitates cross ventilation and daylighting. ENERGY EFFICIENT. As one of the most energy efficient houses built to date in Wellesley, the home highlights a practical solution for Massachusetts. First, the building enclosure reduces the largest energy requirement for typical houses (heating). Super-insulation, exceptional air sealing, a thermally broken wall assembly, triple pane windows, and passive solar gain combine for a sizable heating load reduction. Second, within the house only efficient systems consume energy. These include an air source heat pump for heating & cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and high efficiency appliances. Lastly, photovoltaics provide renewable energy help offset energy consumption. The result is an 89% reduction in energy use compared to a similar brand new home built to code requirements. RESILIENT. The home will fare well in extreme weather events. During a winter power outage, heat loss will be very slow due to the super-insulated and airtight envelope– taking multiple days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. An engineered drainage system, paired with careful the detailing of the foundation, will help to keep the finished basement dry. A generator will provide full operation of the all-electric house during a power outage. OVERALL. The home is a reflection of the family goals and an expression of their values, beautifully enabling health, comfort, safety, resilience, and utility, all while respecting the planet. ZED - Architect & Mechanical Designer Bevilacqua Builders Inc - Contractor Creative Land & Water Engineering - Civil Engineering Barbara Peterson Landscape - Landscape Design Nest & Company - Interior Furnishings Eric Roth Photography - Photography

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