James Bruce

Transitional bathroom photo in San Francisco

James Bruce
Patio - patio idea in Austin

The original double entry door showed visible wear over time, with surface damage and aging materials that affected both appearance and performance. Its outdated design and deteriorating condition reduced the home’s curb appeal and compromised overall durability and insulation.

Therma-Tru Smooth-Star fiberglass door and sidelites painted Denim (SW6523). Sidelites feature energy-efficient Low-E glass with grilles between glass (GBGs) to complement window grid patterns. GBGs are thermally sealed between two panes of tempered glass and offer a solution for homeowners who want a low maintenance divided lite look. Smooth-Star doors are ready-to-paint and feature crisp, clean contours.

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

A large window and modern door flood this front entry with light. The bold staircase with cable handrail and open-tread design draw the eye into the open-concept floor plan. With ReAlta, we are introducing for the first time in Charlotte a fully solar community. Each beautifully detailed home will incorporate low profile solar panels that will collect the sun’s rays to significantly offset the home’s energy usage. Combined with our industry-leading Home Efficiency Ratings (HERS), these solar systems will save a ReAlta homeowner thousands over the life of the home. Credit: Brendan Kahm

James Bruce

This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood developed in the 1920’s, that is in transition, with new larger homes replacing the original modest-sized homes. The house is designed to be harmonious with its traditional neighbors, with divided lite windows, and hip roofs. The roofline of the shingled house steps down with the sloping property, keeping the house in scale with the neighborhood. The interior of the great room is oriented around a massive double-sided chimney, and opens to the south to an outdoor stone terrace and gardens. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

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Mark Letizia A contemporary, full remodel of a 1970's spanish style home. Eco-friendly materials used, energy efficiency upgrade including whole house ventilation. The exposed beams, doors and window frames were all finished to be a contemporary interpretation of weather barn wood.

A built-in wood bench seat between the kitchen and dining room also allows storage to be placed conveniently below.
Inspiration for a small craftsman u-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A modern Sierra Pacific pivot front door paired with full-height glass sidelites, creating a striking entryway that maximizes natural light and provides a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The bold pivot design, slim black frame, and clean lines bring both elegance and contemporary strength to the home.

This contemporary farmhouse is located on a scenic acreage in Greendale, BC. It features an open floor plan with room for hosting a large crowd, a large kitchen with double wall ovens, tons of counter space, a custom range hood and was designed to maximize natural light. Shed dormers with windows up high flood the living areas with daylight. The stairwells feature more windows to give them an open, airy feel, and custom black iron railings designed and crafted by a talented local blacksmith. The home is very energy efficient, featuring R32 ICF construction throughout, R60 spray foam in the roof, window coatings that minimize solar heat gain, an HRV system to ensure good air quality, and LED lighting throughout. A large covered patio with a wood burning fireplace provides warmth and shelter in the shoulder seasons. Carsten Arnold Photography

The seating area and storage/coat closet in this entry was brought into existence by taking space formerly belonging to the garage and opening it up on the inside of the home. There are heat-activated lights inside the closet and above the bench for maximum energy efficiency. The ceiling was raised to the rafters to give the foyer a more spacious feel.