In ground vinyl liner swimming pool on a hillside with full width sun deck, corner steps, diving board, pool house, hot tub, and automatic pool cover.

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

photo credit: Paul Dyer
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Created a living room for the entire family to enjoy and entertain friends and family.
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These Basement stairs feature a niche with hidden railing. ©Finished Basement Company
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Architect: Neal Schwartz Photographer: Aaron Leitz
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This home was our model home for our community, Sage Meadows. This floor plan is still available in current communities. This home boasts a covered front porch and covered back patio for enjoying the outdoors. And you will enjoy the beauty of the indoors of this great home. Notice the master bedroom with attached bathroom featuring a corner garden tub. In addition to an ample laundry room find a mud room with walk in closet for extra projects and storage. The kitchen, dining area and great room offer ideal space for family time and entertainment. Jeremiah Barber

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Positioned in a central corner of this home, this U-shaped staircase features light-colored wood treads and handrails. Thick wood posts anchor the design, while crisp, white-painted risers provide beautiful highlights beside the blonde wood tones. The defining feature is the sleek horizontal black rod railing that lines the staircase's turns. The combination of natural wood components and modern black metalwork creates an inviting vertical connection that encourages movement throughout the home. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

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