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ENRarchitects designed and rebuilt this 975sf, single story Residence, adjacent to Stanford University, as project architect and contractor in collaboration with Topos Architects, Inc. The owner, who hopes to ultimately retire in this home, had built the original home with his father.
Services by ENRarchitects included complete architectural, structural, energy compliance, mechanical, electrical and landscape designs, cost analysis, sub contractor management, material & equipment selection & acquisition and, construction monitoring.
Green/sustainable features: existing site & structure; dense residential neighborhood; close proximity to public transit; reuse existing slab & framing; salvaged framing members; fly ash concrete; engineered wood; recycled content insulation & gypsum board; tankless water heating; hydronic floor heating; low-flow plumbing fixtures; energy efficient lighting fixtures & appliances; abundant clerestory natural lighting & ventilation; bamboo flooring & cabinets; recycled content countertops, window sills, tile & carpet; programmable controls; and porus paving surfaces.
https://www.enrdesign.com/ENR-residential-FacultyHouse.html
http://www.toposarchitects.com/

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Open concept kitchen - small traditional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, no island and beige countertops
Open concept kitchen - small traditional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, no island and beige countertops

Cal Comfort Insulating Windows, Inc. began in 1982 as a company that primarily focused on weatherizing homes and commercial buildings, windows being more of a problem than a solution. Cal Comfort Windows, Inc. specialized in conscientiously installing windows and doors. Insulating, weather-stripping and correcting structural flaws were the best way to improve energy efficiency and reduce power bills. We serve Modesto, Turlock, Stockton, and the surrounding area.
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Hallway Closets by Komandor. The Hallway closet might be the most important closet in your home. It’s the first thing people see when they enter your home and it’s usually the smallest closet. This closet needs to pack a punch while accommodating every member of the family. Efficiency is key! Long & short hanging, shelving and drawers are essentials for the closet organizer. This closet blends seamlessly into the walls so it makes a modest statement. Bold or subtle…with our numerous custom inserts…you decide what’s best for you.

ProVia double entry doors in Keller, TX.
ProVia's Signet fiberglass doors are designed to perform better than traditional fiberglass doors. The hinge and strike stiles are dovetailed to the top and bottom rails to form a solid, integrated frame ensuring unmatched strength and durability.
This highly customizable door system is available in Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Fir, Knotty Alder, and Smooth exteriors. ProVia utilizes their exclusive DuraFuse™ Finishing System featuring P3 Fusion for a long-lasting durable finish, plus it's protected by a 10-year finish warranty.
Hinge and strike stiles are 2-5/8" and 4-1/4". Custom widths and heights. Available up to 8'. Foam-filled for maximum efficiency and strength. Authentic wood look.
Available with ADA Compliant Threshold. Protected by ProVia's Lifetime Limited Transferable Warranty.

New garden complete. Pea gravel path leads users through a native plant garden with the essence of a geological feature. The grassland provides year-round interest, attracts birds and pollinators, and functions as a drainage solution, efficiently diverting enormous amounts of runoff away from the home where it had previously pooled after rain showers and spring snowmelts.
Photo by Jess Ray Photography

Spacious, locally-sourced custom carpentry carport for each residence. Thoughtful storage design with sliding barn doors. Rain Garden and rain barrels for increase water efficiency. Solar array on each home.
Photo: Home2Vu

This classic 1970's rambler was purchased by our clients as their 'forever' retirement home and as a gathering place for their large, extended family. Situated on a large, verdant lot, the house was burdened with extremely dated finishes and poorly conceived spaces. These flaws were more than offset by the overwhelming advantages of a single level plan and spectacular sunset views. Weighing their options, our clients executed their purchase fully intending to hire us to immediately remodel this structure for them.
Our first task was to open up this plan and give the house a fresh, contemporary look that emphasizes views toward Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Our initial response was to recreate our favorite Great Room plan. This started with the elimination of a large, masonry fireplace awkwardly located in the middle of the plan and to then tear out all the walls. We then flipped the Kitchen and Dining Room and inserted a walk-in pantry between the Garage and new Kitchen location.
While our clients' initial intention was to execute a simple Kitchen remodel, the project scope grew during the design phase. We convinced them that the original ill-conceived entry needed a make-over as well as both bathrooms on the main level. Now, instead of an entry sequence that looks like an afterthought, there is a formal court on axis with an entry art wall that arrests views before moving into the heart of the plan. The master suite was updated by sliding the wall between the bedroom and Great Room into the family area and then placing closets along this wall - in essence, using these closets as an acoustical buffer between the Master Suite and the Great Room. Moving these closets then freed up space for a 5-piece master bath, a more efficient hall bath and a stacking washer/dryer in a closet at the top of the stairs.

BeachHaus is built on a previously developed site on Siesta Key. It sits directly on the bay but has Gulf views from the upper floor and roof deck.
The client loved the old Florida cracker beach houses that are harder and harder to find these days. They loved the exposed roof joists, ship lap ceilings, light colored surfaces and inviting and durable materials.
Given the risk of hurricanes, building those homes in these areas is not only disingenuous it is impossible. Instead, we focused on building the new era of beach houses; fully elevated to comfy with FEMA requirements, exposed concrete beams, long eaves to shade windows, coralina stone cladding, ship lap ceilings, and white oak and terrazzo flooring.
The home is Net Zero Energy with a HERS index of -25 making it one of the most energy efficient homes in the US. It is also certified NGBS Emerald.
Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. This required two master suites on the first floor. Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing.
We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake.

BeachHaus is built on a previously developed site on Siesta Key. It sits directly on the bay but has Gulf views from the upper floor and roof deck.
The client loved the old Florida cracker beach houses that are harder and harder to find these days. They loved the exposed roof joists, ship lap ceilings, light colored surfaces and inviting and durable materials.
Given the risk of hurricanes, building those homes in these areas is not only disingenuous it is impossible. Instead, we focused on building the new era of beach houses; fully elevated to comfy with FEMA requirements, exposed concrete beams, long eaves to shade windows, coralina stone cladding, ship lap ceilings, and white oak and terrazzo flooring.
The home is Net Zero Energy with a HERS index of -25 making it one of the most energy efficient homes in the US. It is also certified NGBS Emerald.
Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

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Delaware, OH
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This high-efficiency custom home was thoughtfully designed to replace an aging residence on a prime site near Seward Park in Seattle. The design of the new two-story residence prioritizes sustainability without compromising modern comfort or style. Built to meet Passive House air-tightness standards, the home features a highly insulated exterior envelope, a Structurally Insulated Panel (SIPs) roof system, sustainably sourced wood products, and a state-of-the-art HVAC system providing efficient heating, cooling, and ventilation. The main floor of the home is laid out with an open-concept where the kitchen, dining, and living areas are subtly defined by a striking three-sided fireplace. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an entertaining deck with sweeping views of Lake Washington, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, concrete countertops, a custom steel pot rack, and a dedicated wet bar. Distinctive interior features include exposed steel beams, polished concrete floors, and industrial materials that reflect the home’s modern aesthetic. Additional highlights include a spa-inspired primary bath with smart shower controls, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a private office with custom built-ins, and a fully equipped home gym. Blending industrial modern design with sustainable performance, this home delivers refined craftsmanship, energy efficiency, and contemporary Northwest living.
+ Architecture: H2D Architecture + Design
www.h2darchitects.com
+ Interior Design: Karlee Coble Interiors
+ Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes
+ Photography: Christopher Nelson Photography

This Sherman Oaks outdoor construction project reimagines the backyard into a structured, private retreat built for comfort and function. The Sherman Oaks renovation includes precision-installed paver walkways, premium sod lawn installation, a handcrafted wood pergola, layered ficus privacy screening, custom planting beds, and a fully integrated irrigation system tailored for the Sherman Oaks environment.
Completed as a full-service Sherman Oaks landscape build, the project blends architectural hardscape, balanced greenery, and efficient water management to create a refined, low-maintenance outdoor living space designed for long-term performance and everyday enjoyment.

Renovated Natural stone stair tread, hand selected & manually chiselled for a natural finish with a french country look, in addition we installed a rather simple but efficient stone patio utilizing the space to its upmost potential as well as making use of the greenery for privacy

Birdseye view of one of the two Craftsman Style attached single family homes showing the solar panels on the roof and the fiber cement siding with trim. Notice the rain garden on the corner.

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Columbus, OH
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Keith and Amy loved their home in quiet Wake Forest neighborhood on a large corner lot on a cul-de-sac. Over time, Amy had developed allergic reactions to unknown allergens in their home. As her condition worsened, it became impossible for her to spend much time in the home, and they were forced to move out and find temporary housing accommodations.
After months of talking with other home improvement providers and indoor air “experts” and trying other solutions to no avail including having their HVAC ducting cleaned, they turned to Paradise Found Construction and our expertise and experience in transforming indoor environments in homes into healthy and clean living spaces. Because many of the improvements we undertook to create a cleaner environment also provided energy savings, we had our work certified under the 2012 National Green Building Standards (NGBS) and were award a Bronze level certification for the home.
We conducted a thorough investigation and testing regimen that included bringing in our team industry leading air quality and HVAC experts, we developed a comprehensive plan of action that would solve their “sick home syndrome”.
We removed all of the carpeting and pad from the home and thoroughly cleaned all surfaces and filtered the air with advanced HEPA filtration units. There were a few areas of mold in the crawl space which we mitigated as well. We thoroughly air sealed the home, paying particular attention to the ground level and attic floor system. Since the HVAC systems and ducting had become re-contaminated, we cleaned both units and all associated duct work.
To eliminate unhealthy air being drawn into the home from the crawl space, we completely sealed and conditioned the crawl. In order to provide a controlled entry point for clean fresh air into the home we installed an energy efficient stand-alone Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV).
We installed wood flooring in all of the living areas that did not have wood flooring, and finished all of the flooring using a NO-VOC water-based floor finish. All of the painted surfaces of the home were sealed and painted with NO-VOC latex paint.
To further improve the energy performance of the home in addition to thoroughly air-sealing and sealing and conditioning the crawl space, we installed 100% LED lighting in the home. We improved the water efficiency of the home by installing low-flow EPA WaterSense rated toilets and shower heads, converted all of the bathroom and kitchen faucets to be more water efficient.
Upon completion, Amy and her family was able to move back into their cozy and clean “new home”, and are once again able to enjoy and be comfortable in their home.

Sun Shaded Courtyard - The covered courtyard architecture includes angled metal slats that face west to only block the hot evening sun. The shadow play adds interest to the courtyard space. photo by Sustainable Sedona Homes and Remodels

Replaced wood windows with Pella Architectural Series providing energy efficiency and low maintenance.
Example of a classic exterior home design in Atlanta
Example of a classic exterior home design in Atlanta
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