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Example of a huge classic hallway design in Dallas with white walls

With the help of the Nana-wall the outside becomes part of the family room. Photo by Marcel Page Photography
Example of a large transitional backyard patio design in Chicago with decking

Mariko Reed
Large trendy backyard concrete and rectangular patio kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a pergola

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/

Erik Bishoff
Bedroom - traditional medium tone wood floor bedroom idea with beige walls

A high end a/v system with gaming capabilities right next to a games room and bar.....entertainment heaven. Stunning metal clad fireplace and vintage wood elements make this basement warm, cozy and very cool.

New guesthouse for a historic landmark estate that echoes the design of the main residence. Photo by: Jim Bartsch
Example of a small tuscan white one-story stucco exterior home design in Los Angeles

Example of a beach style medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Abby Caroline Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage master white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and black floor claw-foot bathtub design in Atlanta with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, white walls, louvered cabinets and a hinged shower door

Joshua Caldwell
Mudroom - small country ceramic tile and brown floor mudroom idea in Phoenix with gray walls

Realtor: Casey Lesher, Contractor: Robert McCarthy, Interior Designer: White Design
Example of a huge trendy master marble tile and white tile marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, white countertops, light wood cabinets, white walls and marble countertops

Jim Westphalen
Example of a large minimalist formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Burlington with brown walls and no tv

Mark Woods
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wooden u-shaped staircase remodel in Seattle with wooden risers

This Japanese inspired ranch home in Lake Creek is LEED® Gold certified and features angled roof lines with stone, copper and wood siding.
Inspiration for a huge asian brown two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Denver with a shed roof

Example of a cottage kitchen design in Portland

Photographer: Eric Roth; Stylist: Tracey Parkinson
Example of a mid-sized beach style painted straight staircase design in Boston with painted risers

@Amber Frederiksen Photography
Example of a large trendy backyard patio design in Miami with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a large mediterranean terra-cotta terra-cotta tile staircase remodel in Houston with beige walls and tile risers