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Welcome to five separate units of luxury living. The residences at Greenleaf are the new standard for living the integrated lifestyle. While multiple systems control everything from lighting and powered windows, to custom wireless shades, the life of a Greenleaf resident iseasily controlled through their touchscreen interface. A Single Interface – Unlimited Control Greenleaf units are all controlled through an AMX system using an intuitive iPad user interface. With such a powerful system, residents are able to control their lighting, as well as powered shades and motorized windows through the simple touch of a button. Intelligence in Technology Thanks to automated sensors, residents are always in the know about their home and safety – whether at home or away. The control system monitors the weather and natural lighting to close powered windows if they need to be shut for incoming rain, and raise or lower shades automatically. Lights can be set to turn on as any resident gets home from work late at night, welcoming them home after a long day away. While they are getting ready to head out for a night on the town, residents can listen to their favorite music throughout the home and call the elevator when they’re ready all from one spot. Call stations allow you to always know who is at the front door, so having multiple guests over for dinner is easier (with less trips up and down the stairs). Remote, secure access allows the home owner to control their property from anywhere in the world and make sure everything is safe and sound. Save Energy Without Lifting a Finger Motorized shades can be raised and lowered automatically by the system according to weather and season for efficient light harvesting. Dimmers throughout the residences are set to a default turn-on of 80% for more energy savings. Residents can monitor their heating and cooling systems, as well as energy use, all from their touch pads at home or away. Control that Disappears At every Greenleaf residence your eyes focus on the luxurious design, not the state-of-theart technology that seamlessly controls it all. Spire collaborated to create custom solutions focused around an integrated lifestyle while maintaining the high-end design expected at the Greenleaf Trust building. Equipment List: • Lutron RA 2 Lighting • AMX control processors • Custom iPad user interface • Sonance in-wall iPad dock • Marantz Surround Receivers • Motorized Window Control • Sonance Architectural Series Speakers • Motorized TV lift • Leon Speaker Bars • AMX integrated thermostats w/ weather forecasting • Rain sensors • Elevator control • Pico remotes • Door access control • Siedle Vario Residential Intercom system • Intelix HDMI distribution • Sonic Wall routers with secure remote access (client has remote access) • Apple TV • Airplay Endpoint • Motorola Cable Box • Samsung bluray player • Samsung televisions • Gaming system integration (Xbox and Playstation) • Lutron QS Shades

Warm Comfort with Krumpers Solar Blinds – Fall & Winter Collection

Krumpers Solar Blinds

Stay warm and enjoy natural light with Krumpers Solar Blinds, engineered for fall and winter comfort. The two-sided, turn-around design helps retain heat indoors while maintaining a clear view of the outdoors — keeping your home bright, cozy, and energy efficient. Proudly Made in Canada and featured on HGTV’s Vacation House Rules, Krumpers Solar Blinds are lab-tested and proven to deliver up to 41% energy savings. Available in manual and motorized options, they provide year-round insulation, UV protection, and timeless elegance for any home.

Warm Comfort with Krumpers Solar Blinds – Fall & Winter Collection

Krumpers Solar Blinds

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Warm Comfort with Krumpers Solar Blinds – Fall & Winter Collection

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2026 Latest Italian-Made Kitchen Range Hoods and Cooktops

Futuro Futuro Kitchen Range Hoods

The Positano Island Range Hood by Futuro Futuro combines sleek Italian design with powerful, efficient kitchen ventilation. Crafted from premium AISI 304 stainless steel, this minimalist island hood offers exceptional durability, timeless style, and a refined architectural presence for modern luxury kitchens. Designed for quiet performance and everyday convenience, the Positano features advanced sound-absorbing technology, smart electronic controls, delayed shut-off, filter cleaning reminders, and energy-efficient LED lighting. With its clean lines and functional elegance, this Italian-made island range hood is a sophisticated centerpiece for contemporary kitchen designs and luxury remodels.

Warm Comfort with Krumpers Solar Blinds – Fall & Winter Collection

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Family Residence on Engine Creek

Mantell-Hecathorn Builders

Designed by Hunter and Miranda Mantell-Hecathorn and built by the skilled MHB team, this stunning family home is a must see on the tour! Indicative of their high quality, this home has many features you won’t see in other homes on the tour. A few include: oversized Kolbe Triple-Pane windows; 12” thick, double-stud walls; a 6.5kW solar PV system; and is heated and cooled by only two small, highly efficient central units. The open floor plan was designed with entertaining and large family gatherings in mind. Whether seated in the living room with 12’ ceilings and massive windows with views of the Ponderosas or seated at the island in the kitchen you won’t be far from the action. The large covered back porch and beautiful back yard allows the kids to play while the adults relax by the fire pit. This home also utilizes a Control4 automation system, which allows the owners total control of lighting, audio, and comfort systems from anywhere. With a HERS score of 11, this home is 89% more efficient than the typical new home. Mantell-Hecathorn Builders has been building high quality homes since 1975 and is proud to be 100% committed to building their homes to the rigorous standards of Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready and Energy Star Programs, and have won national DOE awards for their innovative homes. Mantell-Hecathorn Builders also prides itself in being a true hands-on family-run company. They are personally on site daily to assure the MHB high standards are being met. Honesty, efficiency, transparency are a few qualities they strive for in every aspect of the business.

Springblinds Solar Shades 1% / 5% / 10% Indoor Outdoor

Springblinds

The Large Indoor Solar Shades can be used for any large windows you may have. They are easy to install with the shade valance or roller of your choice, and the simple act of moving the shades up with your hand makes it very convenient.

Utopian Living in Gibsonia, PA

PSW Living

The 50’ x 34’ free-form Latham vinyl liner pool includes a custom entry and grotto love seat. An Interfab slide from the Garden-Ride series is set within a natural stone boulder grotto. All custom features, such as bubblers and sheer descent waterfall, are programmed to be controlled from a smartphone. The Grecian Pandora spa, with 12 jets, was custom manufactured specifically for this project. Six colored GloBright LED lights from Pentair light up the pool and set the mood perfectly. With such a large pool, GloBright was used because it is proven to be the brightest and most efficient LED available.

A Collection of Open Tilt/Turn Windows

Hawkeye Windows & Doors, Inc.

This image shows a tilt-turn window in the tilt mode for ventilation. Notice the controlled ventilation of the open window creates a chimney effect air exchange for efficient and secure ventilation. The vented window can be left in this position night or day or turned in for easy cleaning or egress needs.

Columbia River Gorge Residence

Departure l Architecture

Barn door concealing recessed shelves while with the "control central" desk in utilized located within the Dining Room. Easy to hide the clutter.
Example of a small arts and crafts concrete floor home design design in Portland with gray walls, a rumford fireplace and a stone fireplace

Warm Comfort with Krumpers Solar Blinds – Fall & Winter Collection

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Luxury High Tech Condo

Spire Integrated Systems Inc.

Home on Herbert

TIPEQ Inc

A 1905 Beach home was reinvented as a light-filled, energy efficient modern home. Strictly modern, the new design respectfully explores building structures & materials found in the area to complement the neighbourhood while creating a modern original with unique sculptural aesthetics. Emphasis was also put on creating a technical configurations to support the wellbeing, as well as economical outcome, for maintaining & operating the building – to name a few: lots of natural light & cross ventilation; walls and roof with long-lasting cool metal paneling; breathable wall membranes; continuous insulation; HRV; smart technologies to control lighting, heating & cooling and to monitor energy consumption.

Warm Comfort with Krumpers Solar Blinds – Fall & Winter Collection

Krumpers Solar Blinds

Warm Comfort with Krumpers Solar Blinds – Fall & Winter Collection

Krumpers Solar Blinds

Warm Comfort with Krumpers Solar Blinds – Fall & Winter Collection

Krumpers Solar Blinds

Rustic Modern Barn Guest House

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Originally built to house a garage, workshop and wood storage, this simple structure has been gently re-imagined into a unique guesthouse with a rustic accents and modern comforts. The exterior retains the classic barn appearance, with the addition of carefully placed windows and industrial-looking Corten steel siding. The introduction of a large dormer to the center of the structure was a simple move, but provided multiple functions: • breaks up the 8’-0” ceiling on the main floor, letting in additional daylight and providing visual relief to the otherwise low ceiling • creates circulation space with the rustic steel stair and bridge • utilizes reclaimed wood siding on the ceiling and walls, contrasting with white drywall and clean bright finishes • visually connects the two upstairs bedrooms with the main floor The focus of the interior was to preserve and accentuate the barn features as much as possible, and have a warm and cozy, energy efficient guest house. Programming included two bedrooms, two bathrooms, dining area, farmhouse kitchen and pantry, living room and laundry room. Materials and furnishes were selected to create a clean, comfortable and inviting interior with a rustic edge. The exposed steel beam was left unfinished showing its existing wear and tear, and the new steel stair was left raw to eventually age and match the beam. Durable and economical oak floors were used throughout. Traditional subway tile and penny rounds contrast with the modern, clean lines of the kitchen and bathrooms. A custom sliding barn door adds texture to the kitchen and closes off the pantry and laundry room from the space. Furniture was a mix of new and existing, which makes the spaces both familiar and comfortable. All in all, there is a timeless look to the end product; a traditional farmstead structure has definitely been giving a great new lease on life. Andrew Pogue

Madrona Passive House

Hammer & Hand

Madrona Passive House, a new Seattle home designed by SHED Architecture & Design and built by Hammer & Hand, combines contemporary design with high performance building to create an environmentally responsive and resource-efficient house. The home’s airtight, super-insulated building envelope and passive design minimize energy consumption while providing superior thermal comfort to occupants. A heat recovery ventilator supplies constant fresh air to the home’s interior while recovering 90% of thermal energy from exhaust air for reuse inside. A rooftop solar photovoltaic array will provide enough energy to offset most, perhaps all, of the home’s energy consumption on a net annual basis. To manage stormwater the project employs permeable pavers for site hardscape and two cisterns to capture and control rainwater from the home’s roof and the green roof on the garage. By investing in sustainable site development strategies, efficient building systems and an advanced envelope, the project aims to respect the home’s environmentally critical site and achieve one of the world’s most demanding building energy standards: Passive House. Photos by Mark Woods Photography.

Springblinds Solar Shades 1% / 5% / 10% Indoor Outdoor

Springblinds

The Motorized Window Solar Shades are a convenient way to adjust your shades. With an increased range for control and quiet movement, these shades will maximize your comfort, giving you the ability to move your shades with the press of a button.