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This reinterpretation of the classic American Foursquare features a floor plan for modern family living and 21st-c. energy efficiency and technology. The home is right-sized for a family of 6, and designed to be healthy, efficient, affordable, and a complement to its neighborhood. As a Passive House, it uses only about a tenth of the heating and cooling energy of a built-to-code home, and about 70% less energy overall; it is also designed to be Zero Energy Ready, meaning that with the addition of a solar electric array, the house can produce as much energy as it uses. Indoor air quality and occupant health are a primary objective as well, so no-added-formaldehyde panel materials, no-VOC, non-toxic paints, and Greenguard certified sealants, caulks, and adhesives were used along with a continuous demand-controlled ventilation system to provide superior air quality.

Sustainable Home Design & Technology Welcome to LEED Platinum Certified efficiency combined with luxury living. Built around the historic 1815 studio of architectural photographer Balthazar Korab, this unique home marries unparalleled aesthetics with the latest in green technology, all of which is fully integrated to provide a seamless user experience. Lutron RadioRA 2 lighting control and Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades work in harmony with solar panels and light harvesting techniques to create a sustainable, efficient lifestyle. A Savant control system not only choreographs all this, but monitors all energy both used and generated by the home. Photo Credit: McKee Creations

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With much attention to functionality and design details, using sustainable materials with elevated IAQ in mind, this living room offers either a quiet space to relax and enjoy the amazing views, or a great space for entertaining.

Sustainable Home Design & Technology Welcome to LEED Platinum Certified efficiency combined with luxury living. Built around the historic 1815 studio of architectural photographer Balthazar Korab, this unique home marries unparalleled aesthetics with the latest in green technology, all of which is fully integrated to provide a seamless user experience. Lutron RadioRA 2 lighting control and Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades work in harmony with solar panels and light harvesting techniques to create a sustainable, efficient lifestyle. A Savant control system not only choreographs all this, but monitors all energy both used and generated by the home. Photo Credit: McKee Creations

210 Square Foot tiny home designed, built, and furnished by Suncrest Home Builders. Features ample closet space, highly efficient functional kitchen, remote-controlled adjustable bed, gateleg table for eating or laptop work, full bathroom, and in-unit laundry. This space is perfect for a mother-in-law suite, Airbnb, or efficiency rental. We love small spaces and would love todesign and build an accessory unit just for you!

The 60" Energy Star rated Luray Eco unites smart efficiency and modern design concepts to offer unprecedented versatility. Featuring Emerson EcoMotor and a dimmable integrated LED light fixture and six speed wall control, the damp location rated Luray Eco is ideal for enjoying indoors and in covered outdoor living spaces.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

With their beautiful built-in look, shutters enhance the architectural quality of windows, adding value to your home. This was a smart choice for our customer who wanted light control, energy efficiency, and help with noise reduction.

Lutron motorized shades and blinds provide the most convenient and efficient sun control and shading solutions! These remote controlled shades are easily controlled by the touch of a button, taking the comfort of your home to the next level. Utilizing the latest ultra-quiet motor technology, Lutron window shades offer simplified wiring and common communication language to easily integrate into your home automation systems. We offer a variety of automated Lutron shades including roller shades, power shades, and blackout shades. These shades are available in beautiful fabrics to accentuate any home or office interior design. Easily match any space with the variety of shades and styles that we carry. Lutron technology is the answer to combining beautifully decorated space with smart home characteristics.

210 Square Foot tiny home designed, built, and furnished by Suncrest Home Builders. Features ample closet space, highly efficient functional kitchen, remote-controlled adjustable bed, gateleg table for eating or laptop work, full bathroom, and in-unit laundry. This space is perfect for a mother-in-law suite, Airbnb, or efficiency rental. We love small spaces and would love todesign and build an accessory unit just for you!

With only 35 residences and superior finishes, Edge Lofts is a unique collection of sustainable luxury residences that offers a more intimate & private lifestyle. Achieving the highest level of LEED certification, this unique building offers modern loft-style residences, a common garden terrace, smoke-free environment, and an abundance of green features. Each residence features energy-efficient design and appliances, Nest smart technology controlled heating & cooling, LED lighting and fresh air filtration systems.

With only 35 residences and superior finishes, Edge Lofts is a unique collection of sustainable luxury residences that offers a more intimate & private lifestyle. Achieving the highest level of LEED certification, this unique building offers modern loft-style residences, a common garden terrace, smoke-free environment, and an abundance of green features. Each residence features energy-efficient design and appliances, Nest smart technology controlled heating & cooling, LED lighting and fresh air filtration systems.

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With only 35 residences and superior finishes, Edge Lofts is a unique collection of sustainable luxury residences that offers a more intimate & private lifestyle. Achieving the highest level of LEED certification, this unique building offers modern loft-style residences, a common garden terrace, smoke-free environment, and an abundance of green features. Each residence features energy-efficient design and appliances, Nest smart technology controlled heating & cooling, LED lighting and fresh air filtration systems.