Rosenberg Kolb Architects is proud to announce our renovation of a 1747 timber frame house on Nantucket Island, completed in 2011. The first historic renovation project in Nantucket to receive LEED Gold status. The project was given a Grand Award by Eco Home Magazine in July, 2011. The project included: Restructuring the foundations to align and stabilize the structure in addition to providing for a new insulated crawl space; A 260 square foot addition for a kitchen, bath, and new entry; New cedar shingles, roof shingles, and restored historic windows; The house met the strict regulations of Nantucket's Historic District. On the inside, LEED Gold certification was met through: High R-value insulation and reduced air leakage; High efficiency heating, air conditioning, plumbing fixtures, and appliances; Low-emission paints and finishes as well as a clay wall finish; Using reclaimed materials from the original house and other sites. The project has been published in: N Magazine July 2011 Eco Home Magazine July 2011 New England Home June 2011

The massive exposed brick wall still has the steel plates and parts that once were the sliding doors to the massive oven that once baked the biscuits for the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco). The old oven now houses the kitchen for the unit. Peter Nilson Photography

French doors to outdoor pergola entertainment area. Reclaimed wood flooring and zero emission fireplace
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High spec materials throughout, including solid oak floors and double glazed windows with low emissive glass, to reduce heat loss.
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French doors to outdoor pergola entertainment area. Reclaimed wood flooring and zero emission fireplace
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Spacious M.Closet with Melamine Maple-look closet system, fully adjustable; photo: Roberta Hall
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Jack & Jill bathroom vanity with low VOC paint and Caesarstone counter; photo: Roberta Hall
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Add softness, warmth and a cozy feeling to your baby's nursery with our Greta crib. Handcrafted by a family-owned company in upstate New York, Greta is constructed from solid maple and durable, low-emission MDF. The crib's end panels are wrapped in fabric and tufted for extra detail and a soft look and feel. Greta features a non-toxic finish that's free of lead, phthalates and formaldehyde and is GREENGUARD-certified. And with the option to convert to a toddler bed, Greta easily grows with your baby. We're proud to bring you exclusive cribs designed to keep your baby safe. We ensure each crib meets or exceeds all U.S. government safety standards, as well as CPSC requirements and ASTM standards.

A cosy cognac room is lined in dark wooden panelling, and features an ultra low emission burner, built-in window seats, and a dropped ceiling with recessed lighting.

Standard Grade Thickness: ½” minimum to 7/8” maximum Width: Random widths from 6” minimum to 48” maximum Length: 13”, 18”, or 26”. Custom sizing available Certified Kiln Dried and Heat Sterilized Precision Squared for Ease in Installation FSC Controlled Wood or FSC 100% Pure Cradle to Cradle Gold CM Certified for exterior use Automatic Full LEED Point Qualifier ASTM E-84 -05 Class B Fire Rating Meets California VOC Emission Standards No Minimum Order Required

French doors to outdoor pergola entertainment area. Reclaimed wood flooring and zero emission fireplace with reclaimed, custom mantle and stonework
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The exhaust hood had to go around a significant structural beam. The cabinet housing that exhaust hood is set out in front of the other cabinets. The cooktop is a high performance zero emissions induction unit.

Earthshade Safeshade Roller; Light Control Plus: Quartz: Lowest emission in its class, Formaldehyde free, No Chlorine, Recyclable, Oekotex 100, Phthalate free, Bio-active backing. Euro Cassette: Fabric wraps front face for a designer upholstered aesthetic. The only glue-free top treatment in the industry featuring a fabric spline attachment system. SofTouch Spring Transmission: Counter Balanced spring assist hidden within a recycled tube for durability.