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A tornado shelter installed atop our custom Sedona Tan Flooring |
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Example of a classic garage design in Dallas
Example of a classic garage design in Dallas

Mosaics are quite popular among homeowners and business owners alike because of their beauty, sophistication, and variety. You can also install artistic mosaic floors in your living room to enhance its appearance. You can place them anywhere in your house or commercial space that needs a visual uplift. They are versatile and bring about a sense of purity and hygiene in any space, be it a residential or business area.
At StonetileDepot, we offer a plethora of styles and shades in mosaic tiles. Ranging from the sophisticated and conventional Royal Beige and the Calacatta T-Honed marble mosaics to the chic and trendy Balastina Honed basalt mosaic, we have everything to meet your specific preferences, needs, and budget.
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LEED Certification Level: V4
Builder: BPC Green Builders, LLC
Architect: Trillium Architects
The Taft School faculty home serves as a high performance residence and learning lab for students. The project also earned certification through ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, Water Sense, PHIUS, and Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Homes with Living Building Challenge Petal recognition pending. The project team was honored with third place in the 2014 Connecticut Zero Energy Home Challenge. Excluding the photovoltaic installation the HERS index was 33, and with the 13.1 kW the HERS index is -14. A year of utility bills show the home is producing more electricity than it uses.
Located on a quiet street adjacent to campus the existing, historic home was deconstructed and materials donated or reused where possible. Challenged to find high efficiency windows that were historic commission acceptable, the team installed Klearwall awnings or casements over fixed glass (to mimic double hungs) with simulated divided lites (u-values as low as 0.13). A high solar heat gain coefficient (0.58) facilitates the passive solar gain for winter months, while well designed overhangs and a pergola shade summer sun. Double stud walls have 2¼” closed cell foam plus 8½” dense pack cellulose for a R-49 cavity. The exterior sheathing is R-6.6 Zip Wall System with taped seams to create the continuous air barrier. Inside the solid concrete foundation is 3” closed cell foam behind 2x4 stud walls and R-32 cellulose in the cavity. Prefabricated TJI joists frame the attic floor, an insulated “room” houses the heat recovery ventilator and ductwork, and blown in cellulose blankets it all in R-86. The house tested 0.6ACH50 proving the effectiveness of its air-tight envelope and attention to air sealing.
Heating and cooling is provided by efficient air source heat pumps (9.2 HSPF, 16.5 SEER) and delivered by short duct runs which tested extremely tight. A heat pump water heater provides domestic hot water and an on-demand switch, with an occupancy sensor at each bath, ensures hot water is delivered fast and efficiently. Low flow fixtures are WaterSense certified, appliances are Energy Star labeled, and all LED lighting. A Zehnder Novus 300 (93.3% efficient) HRV supplies 112 cfm of continuous fresh air while using only 32 watts of power and running quietly. The homeowners control the mechanical ventilation through the intuitive wall-mounted control pad to shut off or increase the ventilation. Chemicals and contaminants were reduced by using low VOC and GreenGuard certified sealants, adhesives, primers, and paints. A walk-off matt at the side entry and hardwood floors help control dirt and dust. The granite front steps were salvaged and local stone used for the patio and stone walls. Storm water runoff from the roof, patio, and driveway is managed by the rain garden. The native landscaping is low maintenance, a community garden produces vegetables, and the chicken coop is powered by its own roof mounted PV panels.
Taft School Director of Environmental Stewardship, Carly Borken has used the design and construction process as a teaching tool for her science classes. With access to the home monitoring system they can virtually access the residents’ consumption.

The hardware is a square bar pull from Top Knobs in polished chrome.
Kyle J Caldwell Photography
Staircase - large transitional l-shaped staircase idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets
Staircase - large transitional l-shaped staircase idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Design ideas for a traditional partial sun front yard stone driveway in Vancouver.

Porthole near dog door.
Mid-sized arts and crafts gray one-story stone house exterior photo in New York with a shed roof and a mixed material roof
Mid-sized arts and crafts gray one-story stone house exterior photo in New York with a shed roof and a mixed material roof

Example of a large classic carpeted and gray floor basement design in DC Metro with gray walls and no fireplace

AFA-French Bleed Chateau Blend laminate
Small elegant kitchen/dining room combo photo in Toronto with beige walls
Small elegant kitchen/dining room combo photo in Toronto with beige walls

Large arts and crafts gray two-story mixed siding house exterior photo in Detroit with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Modern railing system on commercial stairs
Example of a huge minimalist carpeted l-shaped staircase design in Atlanta with carpeted risers
Example of a huge minimalist carpeted l-shaped staircase design in Atlanta with carpeted risers

Clean, Sharp and Contemporary design. Porcelain tiles along with glass mosaic tiles line this walk in shower's walls. Kohler fixtures.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 multicolored tile and mosaic tile alcove shower remodel in Milwaukee
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 multicolored tile and mosaic tile alcove shower remodel in Milwaukee

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard mulch landscaping in Houston.

Example of a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office design in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

We removed a wall in this small Sugarhouse bungalow, allowing us to reconfigure the main floor living space. The client now has a more functional kitchen where the kitchen, dining, and living rooms all overlap for flexibility, function, and an open airy feel.
Flexibility is key in these spaces. Chairs are easily moved around. The ottomans can be rearranged to be used as benches, footstools, or a coffee table. Even the area rug is individual FLOR tiles that can be rearranged if needed for a different rug size.

Custom contemporary floating circular staircase with perforated metal railing and round wood handrail made by Capozzoli.
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Philadelphia
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Philadelphia
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