Architect: Dan Smith & Associates, Berkeley, CA.
Inspiration for a farmhouse exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Architect: Dan Smith & Associates, Berkeley, CA.
Farmhouse pool photo in San Francisco

This passive solar cottage included energy efficiency and sustainability strategies across all divisions of construction, from the LEED concrete mixes to the custom designed bio-mass wood boiler hydronic heating system. The clients – a forestry consultant and an energy policy advocate – drove the design and construction of the project to be an extremely unique and functional building. Fundamentals of passive solar design and sun-tempering were the basis around which the major project parameters were established. The active space conditioning and domestic hot water is provided by a visible-flame architectural wood boiler, backed up by a bio-diesel boiler. Other features include decorative polished concrete slab floors; locally-sourced hybrid timber frame components; custom sawn northern white cedar beveled siding; oak stair treads sourced from the property; heart pine flooring for Fall River mill timbers; super-insulated assemblies with cellulose and insulated sheathing; and reclaimed, restored lighting and plumbing fixtures.

This bedroom features Tuscany® Series vinyl windows by Milgard. The two casement windows side-by-side allow for a large view outside and can provide ventilation into the room. http://bit.ly/1HKYAjJ

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Spacious locally sourced, custom carpentry carport for each residence. Thoughtful storage design with sliding barn door. Photo: Home2Vu
Mid-sized transitional gray two-story wood exterior home photo in Other with a shingle roof

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

Architect: Dan Smith & Associates, Berkeley, CA.
Example of a cottage exterior home design in San Francisco

This passive solar cottage included energy efficiency and sustainability strategies across all divisions of construction, from the LEED concrete mixes to the custom designed bio-mass wood boiler hydronic heating system. The clients – a forestry consultant and an energy policy advocate – drove the design and construction of the project to be an extremely unique and functional building. Fundamentals of passive solar design and sun-tempering were the basis around which the major project parameters were established. The active space conditioning and domestic hot water is provided by a visible-flame architectural wood boiler, backed up by a bio-diesel boiler. Other features include decorative polished concrete slab floors; locally-sourced hybrid timber frame components; custom sawn northern white cedar beveled siding; oak stair treads sourced from the property; heart pine flooring for Fall River mill timbers; super-insulated assemblies with cellulose and insulated sheathing; and reclaimed, restored lighting and plumbing fixtures.

Architect: Dan Smith & Associates, Berkeley, CA.
Country pool photo in San Francisco

Spacious locally-sourced custom carpentry carport for each residence. Thoughtful storage design with sliding barn door to the rear. Photo: Home2Vu
Mid-sized transitional gray two-story wood exterior home photo in Other with a shingle roof

Dense, privacy protecting hedges of native Sugarberry fill with blooms in spring and berries in winter. Hummingbirds delight in all its seasonal variations! Photo: Gordon Ownby

Tuscany® Series vinyl windows by Milgard flood this living room with natural light. The casement windows will allow for increased ventilation into the room when desired. Windows without grids allow the home to maintain a contemporary design and provide for an unobstructed view of the outdoors. http://bit.ly/1HKYAjJ

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Home design - modern home design idea in Boston

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Achieve contemporary flair with fully customized EpicVue windows. Photo credit: JELD-WEN
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Charlotte

This extensive renovation designed by Eric Rawlings, AIA, LEED AP and built by Arlene Dean, completely transforms the look of the original structure. The main source of inspiration for the new design came from Greene & Greene’s Gamble House, which is considered by many as the pinnacle of the original turn of the century Craftsman Style Homes. Distinctive features from that style include the use of exposed timber framing, low pitched roof forms with large overhangs, gangs of windows, and extensive built-in furniture. The Master Bedroom has an exposed timber roof structure and well placed windows reducing the need for window treatments for a house built in an inner city neighborhood with close by neighbors, thus providing better daylighting. Photos by Eric Rawlings, AIA, LEEP AP.

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Bedroom - contemporary master bedroom idea in Tampa with beige walls

The rustic home gym of Mountain Lodge at Pinchot Forest combines rugged elegance with cutting-edge functionality, featuring reclaimed wood flooring and custom-designed exercise stations integrated into the timber frame architecture. Living Stone Design + Build implements non-toxic finishes and energy-efficient climate control in this space, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame inspiring forest vistas. The design balances industrial-grade equipment with hand-forged iron details and locally sourced stone walls, creating a high-performance workout environment that maintains the lodge's authentic mountain character.