The concept of the garden was based on, “Brazilian Hummingbirds II”, a painting the MFAH has in its collection by the artist, Martin Johnson Heade. Heade travelled to the rainforest in Brazil between 1863 and 1864 and painted a series of small paintings depicting hummingbirds in the lush foliage of the Brazilian rainforests. His painting, Brazilian Hummingbirds, II, evokes the sultry atmosphere of the Brazilian rainforest with its misty quality and subtle lighting. His interest in ornithology can be seen in his detailed depictions of the hummingbirds. The garden location is adjacent to one of Buffalo Bayou’s steep, wooded ravines. The ravine, with its native plant communities and topography, is a perfect back- drop for a garden with a rainforest theme. Because the date for the garden opening coincides with the spring migration of hummingbirds into our region, the hummingbird theme seemed appropriate for this garden competition. The garden will include a variety of tropical plants native to the rainforests such as bromeliads, orchids, heliconia, and passion fruit flowers. In addition, native plants to our region such as the Sabal Minor and Southern Wood Fern will be included to integrate plants that are found nearby in the ravine. The Heliconia flowers produce considerable amounts of nectar, a high energy food essential for hummingbirds who are known to consume three times their bodyweight in a single day. In addition to nectar producing plants, there will be hummingbird nest materials dispersed throughout the garden. A misty quality to the garden will be provided by a misting system, and tropical colored lights will be lit at night for special events. Visitors to the garden will have a unique sensory experience reminiscent to that of Heade’s travels to Brazil’s rainforests.

Established in 1886, Thibaut is the nation’s oldest continuously operating wallpaper firm. Over the years our product offering has broadened to include a variety of wallcoverings, coordinating print fabrics, embroideries and woven upholstery fabrics. The recent launch of an upholstered furniture line has established Thibaut as a highly desirable resource of all product categories favored by designers and up-scale consumers alike. Thibaut has become synonymous with beautiful traditional and transitional designs in signature color palettes. We offer unsurpassed quality and great design in styles ranging from historic reproductions and traditional, classic patterns to tropical and novelty patterns. Our offering is extended by the acquisition of UK based Anna French, a luxury brand of wallcoverings, fabrics, embroideries and Scottish lace. Anna continues as a source of inspiration to the design team at Thibaut, assuring that her energy and style are infused in new collections.

SNAPP® screen is a patented (US 8,484,926) 1 piece "build in place" screening system suitable for use in any residential, commercial, or industrial screening application. It’s extremely adaptable to almost any shape or size opening and easily attaches to your structure or any prefabricated frame. Openings don’t need to be square, plumb or even level. This porch screen system offers excellent to very high quality at a reasonable cost and is available in extruded aluminum or flexible extruded PVC … which is perfect for coastal applications or arches. Simply cut the SNAPP® screen extrusion to size, mount around the opening perimeter, install screen material. Very simple and straight forward installation. Perfect product for both trade professionals and home Do It Yourselfers (DIY). For complete product and installation information: https://screenporch.com Direct to consumer sales: https://shop.snappscreen.com Customer reviews: https://youtube.com/snappscreen FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/snappscreen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapp_screen/ 100% Manufactured in USA with US and North American base materials.

SNAPP® screen is a patented (US 8,484,926) 1 piece "build in place" screening system suitable for use in any residential, commercial, or industrial screening application. It’s extremely adaptable to almost any shape or size opening and easily attaches to your structure or any prefabricated frame. Openings don’t need to be square, plumb or even level. This porch screen system offers excellent to very high quality at a reasonable cost and is available in extruded aluminum or flexible extruded PVC … which is perfect for coastal applications or arches. Simply cut the SNAPP® screen extrusion to size, mount around the opening perimeter, install screen material. Very simple and straight forward installation. Perfect product for both trade professionals and home Do It Yourselfers (DIY). For complete product and installation information: https://screenporch.com Direct to consumer sales: https://shop.snappscreen.com Customer reviews: https://youtube.com/snappscreen FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/snappscreen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapp_screen/ 100% Manufactured in USA with US and North American base materials.

SNAPP® screen is a patented (US 8,484,926) 1 piece "build in place" screening system suitable for use in any residential, commercial, or industrial screening application. It’s extremely adaptable to almost any shape or size opening and easily attaches to your structure or any prefabricated frame. Openings don’t need to be square, plumb or even level. This porch screen system offers excellent to very high quality at a reasonable cost and is available in extruded aluminum or flexible extruded PVC … which is perfect for coastal applications or arches. Simply cut the SNAPP® screen extrusion to size, mount around the opening perimeter, install screen material. Very simple and straight forward installation. Perfect product for both trade professionals and home Do It Yourselfers (DIY). For complete product and installation information: https://screenporch.com Direct to consumer sales: https://shop.snappscreen.com Customer reviews: https://youtube.com/snappscreen FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/snappscreen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapp_screen/ 100% Manufactured in USA with US and North American base materials.

SNAPP® screen is a patented (US 8,484,926) 1 piece "build in place" screening system suitable for use in any residential, commercial, or industrial screening application. It’s extremely adaptable to almost any shape or size opening and easily attaches to your structure or any prefabricated frame. Openings don’t need to be square, plumb or even level. This porch screen system offers excellent to very high quality at a reasonable cost and is available in extruded aluminum or flexible extruded PVC … which is perfect for coastal applications or arches. Simply cut the SNAPP® screen extrusion to size, mount around the opening perimeter, install screen material. Very simple and straight forward installation. Perfect product for both trade professionals and home Do It Yourselfers (DIY). For complete product and installation information: https://screenporch.com Direct to consumer sales: https://shop.snappscreen.com Customer reviews: https://youtube.com/snappscreen FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/snappscreen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapp_screen/ 100% Manufactured in USA with US and North American base materials.

Located in a neighborhood characterized by traditional bungalow style single-family residences, Orange Grove is a new landmark for the City of West Hollywood. The building is sensitively designed and compatible with the neighborhood, but differs in material palette and scale from its neighbors. Referencing architectural conventions of modernism rather than the pitched roof forms of traditional domesticity, the project presents a characteristic that is consistent with the eclectic and often unconventional demographic of West Hollywood. Distinct from neighboring structures, the building creates a strong relationship to the street by virtue of its large amount of highly usable balcony area in the front façade. While there are dramatic and larger scale elements that define the building, it is also broken down into comprehensible human scale parts, and is itself broken down into two different buildings. Orange Grove displays a similar kind of iconoclasm as the Schindler House, an icon of California modernism, located a short distance away. Like the Schindler House, the conventional architectural elements of windows and porches become part of an abstract sculptural ensemble. At the Schindler House, windows are found in the gaps between structural concrete wall panels. At Orange Grove, windows are inserted in gaps between different sections of the building. The design of Orange Grove is generated by a subtle balance of tensions. Building volumes and the placement of windows, doors and balconies are not static but rather constitute an active three-dimensional composition in motion. Each piece of the building is a strong and clearly defined shape, such as the corrugated metal surround that encloses the second story balcony in the east and north facades. Another example of this clear delineation is the use of two square profile balcony surrounds in the front façade that set up a dialogue between them—one is small, the other large, one is open at the front, the other is veiled with stainless steel slats. At the same time each balcony is balanced and related to other elements in the building, the smaller one to the driveway gate below and the other to the roll-up door and first floor balcony. Each building element is intended to read as an abstract form in itself—such as a window becoming a slit or windows becoming a framed box, while also becoming part of a larger whole. Although this building may not mirror the status quo it answers to the desires of consumers in a burgeoning niche market who want large, simple interior volumes of space, and a paradigm based on space, light and industrial materials of the loft rather than the bungalow.

The concept of the garden was based on, “Brazilian Hummingbirds II”, a painting the MFAH has in its collection by the artist, Martin Johnson Heade. Heade travelled to the rainforest in Brazil between 1863 and 1864 and painted a series of small paintings depicting hummingbirds in the lush foliage of the Brazilian rainforests. His painting, Brazilian Hummingbirds, II, evokes the sultry atmosphere of the Brazilian rainforest with its misty quality and subtle lighting. His interest in ornithology can be seen in his detailed depictions of the hummingbirds. The garden location is adjacent to one of Buffalo Bayou’s steep, wooded ravines. The ravine, with its native plant communities and topography, is a perfect back- drop for a garden with a rainforest theme. Because the date for the garden opening coincides with the spring migration of hummingbirds into our region, the hummingbird theme seemed appropriate for this garden competition. The garden will include a variety of tropical plants native to the rainforests such as bromeliads, orchids, heliconia, and passion fruit flowers. In addition, native plants to our region such as the Sabal Minor and Southern Wood Fern will be included to integrate plants that are found nearby in the ravine. The Heliconia flowers produce considerable amounts of nectar, a high energy food essential for hummingbirds who are known to consume three times their bodyweight in a single day. In addition to nectar producing plants, there will be hummingbird nest materials dispersed throughout the garden. A misty quality to the garden will be provided by a misting system, and tropical colored lights will be lit at night for special events. Visitors to the garden will have a unique sensory experience reminiscent to that of Heade’s travels to Brazil’s rainforests.

Traditional styling with classic influences from the Mediterranean define “Casalone”. Architectural elements are taken from old churches and buildings from a time long past. The “Casalone” consumer lives life easy and spends time with family and friends. Her home is for living. Finish is Café brown with golden highlights on hickory and burl veneers with a dry causal sheen. The custom hardware is truly “jewelry” with unique pulls and rings that reflect back to the carvings and the flourishes on the collection. Hardware finish is brushed Roman bronze which complements the group. Shape is seen throughout the collection on fronts, tops and bases. Moldings are heavy with triple layers and uniquely carved under top moldings. Pilasters are framed to highlight the use of burl veneers.

The concept of the garden was based on, “Brazilian Hummingbirds II”, a painting the MFAH has in its collection by the artist, Martin Johnson Heade. Heade travelled to the rainforest in Brazil between 1863 and 1864 and painted a series of small paintings depicting hummingbirds in the lush foliage of the Brazilian rainforests. His painting, Brazilian Hummingbirds, II, evokes the sultry atmosphere of the Brazilian rainforest with its misty quality and subtle lighting. His interest in ornithology can be seen in his detailed depictions of the hummingbirds. The garden location is adjacent to one of Buffalo Bayou’s steep, wooded ravines. The ravine, with its native plant communities and topography, is a perfect back- drop for a garden with a rainforest theme. Because the date for the garden opening coincides with the spring migration of hummingbirds into our region, the hummingbird theme seemed appropriate for this garden competition. The garden will include a variety of tropical plants native to the rainforests such as bromeliads, orchids, heliconia, and passion fruit flowers. In addition, native plants to our region such as the Sabal Minor and Southern Wood Fern will be included to integrate plants that are found nearby in the ravine. The Heliconia flowers produce considerable amounts of nectar, a high energy food essential for hummingbirds who are known to consume three times their bodyweight in a single day. In addition to nectar producing plants, there will be hummingbird nest materials dispersed throughout the garden. A misty quality to the garden will be provided by a misting system, and tropical colored lights will be lit at night for special events. Visitors to the garden will have a unique sensory experience reminiscent to that of Heade’s travels to Brazil’s rainforests.

SNAPP® screen is a patented (US 8,484,926) 1 piece "build in place" screening system suitable for use in any residential, commercial, or industrial screening application. It’s extremely adaptable to almost any shape or size opening and easily attaches to your structure or any prefabricated frame. Openings don’t need to be square, plumb or even level. This porch screen system offers excellent to very high quality at a reasonable cost and is available in extruded aluminum or flexible extruded PVC … which is perfect for coastal applications or arches. Simply cut the SNAPP® screen extrusion to size, mount around the opening perimeter, install screen material. Very simple and straight forward installation. Perfect product for both trade professionals and home Do It Yourselfers (DIY). For complete product and installation information: https://screenporch.com Direct to consumer sales: https://shop.snappscreen.com Customer reviews: https://youtube.com/snappscreen FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/snappscreen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapp_screen/ 100% Manufactured in USA with US and North American base materials.

The concept of the garden was based on, “Brazilian Hummingbirds II”, a painting the MFAH has in its collection by the artist, Martin Johnson Heade. Heade travelled to the rainforest in Brazil between 1863 and 1864 and painted a series of small paintings depicting hummingbirds in the lush foliage of the Brazilian rainforests. His painting, Brazilian Hummingbirds, II, evokes the sultry atmosphere of the Brazilian rainforest with its misty quality and subtle lighting. His interest in ornithology can be seen in his detailed depictions of the hummingbirds. The garden location is adjacent to one of Buffalo Bayou’s steep, wooded ravines. The ravine, with its native plant communities and topography, is a perfect back- drop for a garden with a rainforest theme. Because the date for the garden opening coincides with the spring migration of hummingbirds into our region, the hummingbird theme seemed appropriate for this garden competition. The garden will include a variety of tropical plants native to the rainforests such as bromeliads, orchids, heliconia, and passion fruit flowers. In addition, native plants to our region such as the Sabal Minor and Southern Wood Fern will be included to integrate plants that are found nearby in the ravine. The Heliconia flowers produce considerable amounts of nectar, a high energy food essential for hummingbirds who are known to consume three times their bodyweight in a single day. In addition to nectar producing plants, there will be hummingbird nest materials dispersed throughout the garden. A misty quality to the garden will be provided by a misting system, and tropical colored lights will be lit at night for special events. Visitors to the garden will have a unique sensory experience reminiscent to that of Heade’s travels to Brazil’s rainforests.

SNAPP® screen is a patented (US 8,484,926) 1 piece "build in place" screening system suitable for use in any residential, commercial, or industrial screening application. It’s extremely adaptable to almost any shape or size opening and easily attaches to your structure or any prefabricated frame. Openings don’t need to be square, plumb or even level. This porch screen system offers excellent to very high quality at a reasonable cost and is available in extruded aluminum or flexible extruded PVC … which is perfect for coastal applications or arches. Simply cut the SNAPP® screen extrusion to size, mount around the opening perimeter, install screen material. Very simple and straight forward installation. Perfect product for both trade professionals and home Do It Yourselfers (DIY). For complete product and installation information: https://screenporch.com Direct to consumer sales: https://shop.snappscreen.com Customer reviews: https://youtube.com/snappscreen FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/snappscreen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapp_screen/ 100% Manufactured in USA with US and North American base materials.

SNAPP® screen is a patented (US 8,484,926) 1 piece "build in place" screening system suitable for use in any residential, commercial, or industrial screening application. It’s extremely adaptable to almost any shape or size opening and easily attaches to your structure or any prefabricated frame. Openings don’t need to be square, plumb or even level. This porch screen system offers excellent to very high quality at a reasonable cost and is available in extruded aluminum or flexible extruded PVC … which is perfect for coastal applications or arches. Simply cut the SNAPP® screen extrusion to size, mount around the opening perimeter, install screen material. Very simple and straight forward installation. Perfect product for both trade professionals and home Do It Yourselfers (DIY). For complete product and installation information: https://screenporch.com Direct to consumer sales: https://shop.snappscreen.com Customer reviews: https://youtube.com/snappscreen FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/snappscreen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapp_screen/ 100% Manufactured in USA with US and North American base materials.

THE SETUP When we first encountered this basement for a family with three boys, we saw a space with untapped potential. Though previously remodeled, it lacked a cohesive design strategy. The expansive area housed various entertainment pieces (a shuffleboard table, air hockey, foosball, etc.) scattered haphazardly throughout the space. While the basement included a workout room and a rudimentary kitchen area, it lacked a dedicated game room or proper bar. Excessive storage closets along the back wall consumed valuable real estate that could be repurposed for more engaging uses. In essence, the basement was spacious but disjointed—functional for family use but falling short as an entertainment hub. It didn’t align with the sophistication of the rest of the home. Our clients envisioned a transformation: a fresh, organized space that would not only serve their family’s needs but also shine as an inviting arena for entertaining friends and hosting gatherings – especially sports-focused gatherings! Design Objectives: Reimagine the basement layout, creating distinct zones for varied activities. Expand the workout area to accommodate new equipment, including a Smith machine. Implement a multi-screen setup inspired by high-end sports bars, allowing guests to follow multiple games while socializing. Enhance existing features while developing new areas: Optimize a workout space for all equipment needs Establish a dedicated children’s space with guest room capabilities Create an integrated bar and entertainment area Retain and incorporate the existing projector setup Design Challenges: Navigate layout constraints in the new workout room due to fixed utility areas. Carve out a distinct space for kids within the open plan. Revitalize an underutilized section of the basement. Elevate the existing big screen area with purposeful design elements. Develop a full-fledged bar area while maintaining kitchen functions applicable for hangout snacking. Work around immovable structural elements (soffits, load-bearing support columns) THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: Install a stylish barn door for the utility area of the new workout space, improving aesthetics and accessibility. Repurpose the former workout room into a dedicated game room for kids, utilizing couches with pull-out beds so the area can double as overflow guest accommodations. Transform the unused area into a vibrant pub-style area for card and table games. Enhance the big screen area with elegant wainscoting and ambient theatre-style lighting. Design a multi-functional wet bar area featuring varied seating, prep areas, and a microwave. Base the bar sink area width off the soffit above it. In the big screen area, use the soffit to inform the width of a wainscoting section. For the immovable support columns, dress one up to match the wainscoting of the nearby big screen wall. Hide the other one in a new wall. Final Thoughts: The reimagined basement has exceeded our clients’ expectations, evolving into the ultimate entertainment hub. With seven strategically placed screens, it’s perfect for gatherings focused on major sporting events and casual gatherings, as well. The space strikes a balance between adult sophistication and family-friendly functionality, featuring distinct zones for various activities. The new design not only maximizes functionality for modern, multi-screen entertainment but also elevates the aesthetic appeal. It integrates flawlessly with the rest of the home’s transitional style while allowing each basement section to maintain its unique character. The result is a versatile space that caters to both intimate family time and large-scale entertaining.

All RINEKWALL designs are available on wallcovering. Combining wallcoverings with coordinating RINEKWALL designs on fabrics from a series or collection can create a unique style and theme for an entire space. Our wallcovering is a high performance, dimensionally stable, breathable, and eco-friendly material. The Rainforest Alliance and FSC Certified paper is made with 10% post-consumer waste, achieving a sustainable advantage over traditional vinyl materials. It meets the strict California 01350 standards for indoor air quality, a prerequisite for LEED credit certification, and carries a class “A” fire rating based on ASTM E-84. Wallcovering is available in two weights. Our Commercial Wallcovering is a 10pt paper. Our Standard Wallcovering is a 6pt paper. Engineered to be easy to install, the paper is pre-pasted. Simply spraying the back of the paper with water activates the adhesive and in one minute the paper is ready to install.

SNAPP® screen is a patented (US 8,484,926) 1 piece "build in place" screening system suitable for use in any residential, commercial, or industrial screening application. It’s extremely adaptable to almost any shape or size opening and easily attaches to your structure or any prefabricated frame. Openings don’t need to be square, plumb or even level. This porch screen system offers excellent to very high quality at a reasonable cost and is available in extruded aluminum or flexible extruded PVC … which is perfect for coastal applications or arches. Simply cut the SNAPP® screen extrusion to size, mount around the opening perimeter, install screen material. Very simple and straight forward installation. Perfect product for both trade professionals and home Do It Yourselfers (DIY). For complete product and installation information: https://screenporch.com Direct to consumer sales: https://shop.snappscreen.com Customer reviews: https://youtube.com/snappscreen FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/snappscreen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapp_screen/ 100% Manufactured in USA with US and North American base materials.

Context Norbert and Robin had dreamed of retiring in a Passive House-certified home overlooking the Lubberland Creek Preserve in Southeastern New Hampshire, and they’d done their homework. They were interested in using four integrated Zehnder America (www.zehnderamerica.com) technologies to make the 1,900 square foot home extremely energy efficient. They didn’t miss any opportunity to innovate or raise the bar on sustainable design. Our goals were focused on guaranteeing their comfort in every season, saving them money on a fixed income, and reducing the home’s overall impact on the environment as much as possible. Response The home faces directly south and captures sunlight all winter under tall and vaulted ceilings and a continuous band of slim-lined, Italian triple-pane windows and doors that provide gorgeous views of the wild preserve. A second-story office nook and clerestory provide even deeper views, with a little more privacy. Zehnder, which previously sold its innovative products only in Europe, took on the project as a test house. We designed around Zehnder’s vent-based systems, including a geothermal heat loop that heats and cools incoming air, a heat pump cooling system, electric towel-warmer radiators in the bathrooms, and a highly efficient energy recovery ventilator, which recycles heat and minimizes the need for air conditioning. The house effectively has no conventional heating system—and doesn’t need it. We also looked for efficiencies and smart solutions everywhere, from the lights to the windows to the insulation. The kitchen exhaust hood eliminates, cleans, and recirculates cooking fumes in the home’s unique kitchen, custom-designed to match the ways Norbert likes to prepare meals. There are several countertop heights so they can prep and clean comfortably, and the eat-in kitchen also has two seating heights so people can sit and socialize while they’re working on dinner. An adjacent screened porch greets guests and opens to the view. A roof-mounted solar system helps to ensure that the home generates more energy than it consumes—helped by features such as a heat pump water heater, superinsulation, LED lights and a polished concrete floor that helps regulate indoor temperatures. Photo credit Chris Smith

All RINEKWALL designs are available on wallcovering. Combining wallcoverings with coordinating RINEKWALL designs on fabrics from a series or collection can create a unique style and theme for an entire space. Our wallcovering is a high performance, dimensionally stable, breathable, and eco-friendly material. The Rainforest Alliance and FSC Certified paper is made with 10% post-consumer waste, achieving a sustainable advantage over traditional vinyl materials. It meets the strict California 01350 standards for indoor air quality, a prerequisite for LEED credit certification, and carries a class “A” fire rating based on ASTM E-84. Wallcovering is available in two weights. Our Commercial Wallcovering is a 10pt paper. Our Standard Wallcovering is a 6pt paper. Engineered to be easy to install, the paper is pre-pasted. Simply spraying the back of the paper with water activates the adhesive and in one minute the paper is ready to install.