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Alcove bathtub - traditional white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and white floor alcove bathtub idea in Atlanta with a wall-mount sink and gray walls

Marcie Heitzmann
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wooden curved staircase remodel in Orange County with wooden risers

Asier Reed
Transitional gray floor indoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court photo in Chicago

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Example of a cottage kitchen design in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and a farmhouse sink

Freestanding bathtub - large contemporary master gray tile and stone slab travertine floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles

Example of a classic deck design in Chicago with a pergola

New BBQ and bar area. The outdoor kitchen nestles into the hillside and doubles as a retaining wall for the slope. Long Island Boulders continue the slope retention and tie into the rest of the site's materials. We extended the existing brick wall in front of the family room to support the custom arc-shaped bluestone bar. Photo by Susan Sotera

Example of a small classic 3/4 medium tone wood floor and brown floor powder room design in Orange County with a two-piece toilet, a pedestal sink and multicolored walls

Russell Abraham
Inspiration for a large contemporary beige two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in San Francisco

1960s formal and enclosed concrete floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized trendy master brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and brown floor alcove shower photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Photos by Spacecrafting
Transitional screened-in side porch photo in Minneapolis with decking and a roof extension

photo by Kenneth P Volpe, Transposure
Example of a master multicolored tile drop-in bathtub design in Philadelphia

Example of a mountain style l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Shower detailing
Inspiration for a small coastal kids' white tile light wood floor and beige floor bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Daniel Newcomb
Beach style bedroom photo in Tampa with gray walls

Cottage u-shaped porcelain tile and black floor utility room photo with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white walls, an integrated washer/dryer and white countertops

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/