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/

The comfortable style of this collection makes your home feel warm and inviting. The open feel of the cage like structure adds visual interest and the candelabra lights emit a soft and cozy glow for a touch of romance. It adds an artistic flair to any room.

The comfortable style of this collection makes your home feel warm and inviting. The open feel of the cage like structure adds visual interest and the candelabra lights emit a soft and cozy glow for a touch of romance. It adds an artistic flair to any room.

A head to toe reconstruction of a 1930's Denver Tudor resulting in a clean, fresh, and light-filled home. Replete with custom, but child-friendly furnishings for a young family. The mostly neutral palette is enhanced by pops of color sprinkled throughout the residence. The charming Tudor with an expansive airiness and a crisp color story emits a welcoming and cozy feel.

Morgante Wilson Architects allowed the beauty of natural light to illuminate this double height space. At night, the lounge emits a soft glow from orbs of the Shakuff chandelier that descend 20 feet from the ceiling.

The warm ambience emitted by genuine, thick wood with just that hint of paint, the solid cooker hoods formed from a single beam and the display cabinet which reveals and facilitates access to those objects used daily, these are all details which serve to confirm the high-quality. Trappings and accessories that emit a definitive feeling of domestic stability and warmth, perfectly matched to the warm tones of a unique
and refined kitchen. Simplicity is the governing element which distinguishes Aurora,
where even space distribution provides functional and ergonomic solutions, whilst conserving elegant tradition.

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Mid-sized trendy l-shaped painted wood floor and purple floor open concept kitchen photo in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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The comfortable style of this collection makes your home feel warm and inviting. The open feel of the cage like structure adds visual interest and the candelabra lights emit a soft and cozy glow for a touch of romance. It adds an artistic flair to any room.

The vaulted ceiling was faux finished to emit a light airy ethereal feeling and then stencilled around the edge with a pattern taken from the dining chair fabric

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The built-in water feature emits a soothing trickling sound, creating an ambiance that transforms the space into a spa-like retreat.
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The comfortable style of this collection makes your home feel warm and inviting. The open feel of the cage like structure adds visual interest and the candelabra lights emit a soft and cozy glow for a touch of romance. It adds an artistic flair to any room.

The comfortable style of this collection makes your home feel warm and inviting. The open feel of the cage like structure adds visual interest and the candelabra lights emit a soft and cozy glow for a touch of romance. It adds an artistic flair to any room.

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Within this comfortably cozy mountain retreat filled with natural light, Siemasko + Verbridge has created a space ideal for entertaining and showcasing the surrounding mountain views. Located in Sugarbush, Vermont, a refined alpine style creates a relaxed and inviting environment. Reclaimed beams and earthy materials emit a feeling of warmth throughout the condo and the fireplace, faced with local Vermont stone, is perfect for curling up in front of after outdoor adventures. The team drew inspiration from the condo’s slope-side setting, infusing the space with playful reminders of the wilderness outdoors: stag print pillows, snowflakes on the dining chairs and skiing scenes depicted on the walls as you head upstairs. Siemasko +Verbridge’s family-friendly design accommodates ample space for gear and ski storage, durable fabrics and easy-to-maintain furnishings. Coarser textiles such as antler chandeliers are balanced with softer materials like nubby pillows and knit throws providing an interesting juxtaposition of textural elements. Customized cabinetry, expansive windows and reclaimed local materials enhance the character of this slope-side chalet and redefines contemporary mountain living. Photographer: Westphalen Photography

The sleek leather lounge chair is sure to emit comfort, warmth, and a new appreciation for European style and grace.
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This coastal home located in Lake Las Vegas makes for the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of The Strip. With calm, neutral tones and beach-like accents throughout this sprawling layout, this home emits an essence of serenity and relaxation in the desert.