Audio, Video, Shading, Lighting, Art lighting,
Example of a mid-sized minimalist built-in desk carpeted study room design in Los Angeles with gray walls and no fireplace

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.

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Bob Lieto
Home theater - transitional home theater idea in New York

Inspiration for a contemporary mosaic tile tub/shower combo remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink

APMT27TM2: adorne® 27" Modular Track APCB2TM2: adorne® Control Box with Paddle Dimmer with GFCI Outlet APTR15TM4 - adorne® Outlet Module (15A) adorne® 27" Modular Track - "The adorne modular track system is a flexible and modular solution designed to eliminate kitchen clutter. Fully customizable, you can select from several types of modules and modify your system in minutes. Simply pop out an existing module and replace it with a new module at any time The Modular Tracks simply plug together to create a full system coustm designed for any kitchen. They form the base of the system, housing all of the wiring that connects the modules." Each Under-Cabinet Lighting System must include a control box that is either hardwired to existing wiring or plugged into an outlet on the backsplash. Modular tracks simply plug together, enabling easy installation. Track provides 120V power via 15A outlet modules and 20A pass-through. Modular track features a sleek titanium finish. adorne® Control Box with Paddle Dimmer with GFCI Outlet - The adorne® Control Box with Paddle Dimmer and 15A GFCI provides power for hardwired Under-Cabinet Lighting System by connecting to existing in-wall wiring. Designed to fit on end of Modular Track. Adds approximately 5.25" onto end of system. Includes a 450W CFL/LED Paddle Dimmer to control adorne Puck and Linear LED Lights and a 15A GFCI Outlet. Designed for professional, hardwired installations only. adorne® Outlet Module (15A) - The adorne® Outlet Module (15A) provides two standard power outlets by simply snapping into any module opening on the track. Tamper-resistant outlet is designed with a patented shutter system, keeping children safe by preventing them from pushing small objects into the outlet. Included with purchase of 12", 18", or 27" Modular Tracks.

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Photo of a traditional full sun backyard formal garden in Burlington.

THE PLANNED BATHROOM. | The modular Symetrics system opens up new perspectives in interior design for architects and planners. Symetrics comprises numerous individual modules for the entire bathroom area, which are tailored to a defined grid size. The modules can be arranged and combined freely within this grid. Because the spouts and controls are clearly separate, the overall appearance of the bathroom is redefined by the arrangement of the modules. Planning is based on a grid of vertical and horizontal reference lines. This grid also specifies the dimensions for the individual Symetrics modules, on the basis of a 60 x 60 mm base unit. | Available at www.shopstudio41.com

Photo: Lucy Call © 2013 Houzz Design: Imbue Design and Sausage Space
Open concept kitchen - modern open concept kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and paneled appliances

ALLNLEDTM4: adorne® LED Linear Light APCB2TM2: adorne® Control Box with Paddle Dimmer with GFCI Outlet ALPKLEDTM4: adorne® LED Puck Light APUSB3TM4: adorne® USB Outlet Module "The adorne modular track system is a flexible and modular solution designed to eliminate kitchen clutter. Fully customizable, you can select from several types of modules and modify your system in minutes. Simply pop out an existing module and replace it with a new module at any time The Modular Tracks simply plug together to create a full system coustm designed for any kitchen. They form the base of the system, housing all of the wiring that connects the modules. Each Under-Cabinet Lighting System must include a control box that is either hardwired to existing wiring or plugged into an outlet on the backsplash. Modular tracks simply plug together, enabling easy installation. Track provides 120V power via 15A outlet modules and 20A pass-through. Modular track features a sleek titanium finish.

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.

The second floor laundry room is kept light and bright with white painted shaker style cabinetry, here in a frameless cabinet style, for a more budget friendly approach. White subway tile is installed on the backsplash in a more standard 3"x 6" module.

Haute Couture for the shower | The principle: 5 x 5 in. The possibilities: unlimited. The result: unmatched freedom of design! The modular Axor Starck ShowerCollection transforms the shower into a custom-made spa. Whether its the showerhead, the smooth shelf, dynamic speakers or brilliant light: the modules can be arranged in line with personal requirements and the respective architectural concept. All elements are distinguished by their minimalist linear contours based on a 5 x 5 inch square. Thanks to innovative design, perfect and individual creations can be realized. The Axor Starck ShowerCollection gives rise to elegant wellness worlds in the bathroom. For the ultimate in personality. | Available at www.shopstudio41.com

Family room - large transitional open concept travertine floor and beige floor family room idea in Miami with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Star ceiling with Fiber Optics prefabricated included with LED modules per panel. Each panel is connected by wire connectors. 12 Volt current convertor and controls can be installed anywhere in the building. LED Modules can be equipped with 2 backups or be easily replaced.

Lutron RadioRA2 automated lighting and temperature control. The flush mount temp sensor communicates the room temperature to the thermostat module installed in the furnace room. No ugly thermostat and all functions are controlled from the clients phone or iPAD.

THE PLANNED BATHROOM. | The modular Symetrics system opens up new perspectives in interior design for architects and planners. Symetrics comprises numerous individual modules for the entire bathroom area, which are tailored to a defined grid size. The modules can be arranged and combined freely within this grid. Because the spouts and controls are clearly separate, the overall appearance of the bathroom is redefined by the arrangement of the modules. Planning is based on a grid of vertical and horizontal reference lines. This grid also specifies the dimensions for the individual Symetrics modules, on the basis of a 60 x 60 mm base unit. | Available at www.shopstudio41.com