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Inspiration for a transitional home office remodel in Portland Maine

design by Alessandro Pedretti (Studio Rota & Partners) 2009 Best used for outdoor landscape illumination and wet areas such as public parks, commercial and private patio, porch and garden and storefront lighting. Lighting system with diffuse unilateral or bilateral emission, with high-performance LED light sources

EXTERIOR --- -Locally sourced, solid cedar siding, selected for both its beauty and durability - substantially upgraded with rain screen wrap -Impervia Series, Fiberglass Pella windows with the highest built-green rating and energy efficiency, eliminating vinyl gas emissions -TimberTech 100% composite decking with a 25-year warranty -Professional landscaping with an authentic Pacific Northwest look -Custom wood and glass front door made especially for the home

EXTERIOR --- -Locally sourced, solid cedar siding, selected for both its beauty and durability - substantially upgraded with rain screen wrap -Impervia Series, Fiberglass Pella windows with the highest built-green rating and energy efficiency, eliminating vinyl gas emissions -TimberTech 100% composite decking with a 25-year warranty -Professional landscaping with an authentic Pacific Northwest look -Custom wood and glass front door made especially for the home

Solution 2.5-ZC Wood Fireplace This slow-combustion fireplace has been developed to provide heating with superb efficiency. Further to offering a stylish look, the Solution 2.5ZC meets the EPA particulate emissions standard, which makes it the fireplace of choice for the new generation of consumers who want to use wood as a renewable and clean source of heating.

EXTERIOR --- -Locally sourced, solid cedar siding, selected for both its beauty and durability - substantially upgraded with rain screen wrap -Impervia Series, Fiberglass Pella windows with the highest built-green rating and energy efficiency, eliminating vinyl gas emissions -TimberTech 100% composite decking with a 25-year warranty -Professional landscaping with an authentic Pacific Northwest look -Custom wood and glass front door made especially for the home

Brian Johnson, a specialist from SENERGY360, conducts an EMF/EMR assessment at The Sanctuary House in Catalina, Arizona. The certified Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS) meticulously measures and analyzes electromagnetic fields (EMFs) throughout the living environment using state-of-the-art equipment. The inspection covers everything from 5G cellular and power line emissions to the entire home wiring system. By identifying potential exposure sources, technology emissions, and wiring errors, SENERGY360 provides actionable recommendations and mitigation solutions, ensuring the creation of a healthier and more sustainable living space.

Solution 2.5-ZC Wood Fireplace This slow-combustion fireplace has been developed to provide heating with superb efficiency. Further to offering a stylish look, the Solution 2.5ZC meets the EPA particulate emissions standard, which makes it the fireplace of choice for the new generation of consumers who want to use wood as a renewable and clean source of heating.

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

EXTERIOR --- -Locally sourced, solid cedar siding, selected for both its beauty and durability - substantially upgraded with rain screen wrap -Impervia Series, Fiberglass Pella windows with the highest built-green rating and energy efficiency, eliminating vinyl gas emissions -TimberTech 100% composite decking with a 25-year warranty -Professional landscaping with an authentic Pacific Northwest look -Custom wood and glass front door made especially for the home

EXTERIOR --- -Locally sourced, solid cedar siding, selected for both its beauty and durability - substantially upgraded with rain screen wrap -Impervia Series, Fiberglass Pella windows with the highest built-green rating and energy efficiency, eliminating vinyl gas emissions -TimberTech 100% composite decking with a 25-year warranty -Professional landscaping with an authentic Pacific Northwest look -Custom wood and glass front door made especially for the home

EXTERIOR --- -Locally sourced, solid cedar siding, selected for both its beauty and durability - substantially upgraded with rain screen wrap -Impervia Series, Fiberglass Pella windows with the highest built-green rating and energy efficiency, eliminating vinyl gas emissions -TimberTech 100% composite decking with a 25-year warranty -Professional landscaping with an authentic Pacific Northwest look -Custom wood and glass front door made especially for the home

French officer and hero of the American Revolution, Lafayette inspired us to create our newest high efficiency fireplace. As the great general, Valcourt used its tactical skills in developing the Lafayette fireplace so it provides home heating with superb efficiency and elegance. Further to offering a revolutionary look, Lafayette meets the highest EPA emissions requirements, making it the fireplace of choice for the new generation of consumers who want to use wood as a renewable and clean source of heat. Discover the additional qualities of the Valcourt Lafayette wood fireplace

Our alternative design was to build a new house in front of the bungalow and in line with the neighbouring houses. Approval was soon granted and Alex got to work building his new sustainable home while the family lived in the bungalow behind. On completion, the bungalow was demolished and replaced with a living room extension and a fabulous swimming pool. The timber framed house was built to very high standards using natural insulation and interior finishes to create a healthier indoor space for the family. An air-source heat pump heats the home, hot water and the swimming pool. A palette of natural materials keeps embodied emissions low and respects the local vernacular of the village setting.

Aurea - Fontana Arte www.softsquare.com Suspension lamp. External shade and canopy in aluminium painted aluminium colour, white, dark grey/anthracite or gold. Internal shade in white polypropylene. Feeding cables can be adjusted up to 2 metres of length. The shades hide the lighting source and makes the light emission soft and diffused.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

This elegant kitchen renovation represents the best trends in efficiency, sustainability and functionality. Overall, neutral colors and styles, along with custom woodworking, make the space timeless. It’s also sustainable and forward-thinking: No particle board was used in these cabinets, so there are no VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions. Wood materials were sourced in North America and made locally in Melbourne, Florida. There’s ample storage, and materials are easy to clean and maintain. From the family dining area, where children can do their homework, to the kitchen’s universal, accessible design, this space is comfortable and practical for all ages - a place to grow and live well.

Offering the convenience of top loading, Jøtul F 50 TL Rangeley is a non-catalytic, clean burning stove. Made with a combination of cast iron and steel, this model will be available with steel and cast iron sides. With an overall energy efficiency rating of 84% and an EPA certified emission rate of only 2.84 grams per hour, the F 50 TL Rangely is ideal as a primary heat source during the winter months.