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This backyard and landscaping was designed by Giuseppe Abbrancati and is located in Plainview, Nassau County NY. The challenge was to deal with a very small backyard having a deep slope in a newly constructed residential site. The backyard was built in two levels, with a stoop and platform built by the sliding doors leading down to the patio area. The gunite swimming pool is built on one side and with a large patio on the opposite side, for the main dining table and bbq grill area. A set of wide stairs lead further down to the natural gas fire pit and a grass play area. A sheer descent water feature was built with 3 waterfalls and lighting accents were installed on steps and throughout the backyard. All patios and walls were paved and veneered with Moca travertine selected from the Gappsi showroom. The gunite swimming pool built by Gappsi has many options and was built with the highest quality materials and equipment. Starting with 10 inch thick gunite walls and ½ inch rebar 12 on center, 2 inch PVC plumbing for high volume water flow. The overall size of the swimming pool is 20x40. In the shallow area, a sundeck and the spa were built side by side with steps leading down in to the pool shallow area and a bench in front of the spa. LED lights were also installed, along with an automation system that allows the customer to control the lights, the water feature bubbler, spa jets, and the gas heater, with his or her smartphone. The gunite swimming pool also has a salt-chlorine generator system, an ozone system, a pressure driven Aqua clean robot pool cleaner, variable speed pumps, and an oversize cartridge filter. The finish of the pool shell consists of Pennsylvania bluestone coping for the pool and spa, and a Diamond Brite midnight blue color for the inside pool shell plaster finish. The most important feature suggested and loved by the homeowner that was installed, is the safety automated pool cover. Being in a such tight backyard, it would have been impossible to fence the pool area to keep the their children safe, without distorting the backyard layout.

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

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This Oceanside home, built to take advantage of majestic rocky views of the North Atlantic, incorporates outside living with inside glamor. Sunlight streams through the large exterior windows that overlook the ocean. The light filters through to the back of the home with the clever use of over sized door frames with transoms, and a large pass through opening from the kitchen/living area to the dining area. Retractable mosquito screens were installed on the deck to create an outdoor- dining area, comfortable even in the mid summer bug season. Photography: Greg Premru

A white farmhouse kitchen remodel featuring a ZLINE KB2-4SSXS stainless steel wall range hood with crown molding has an elegant design and built-to-last quality. ZLINE's stainless steel wall range hood is perfect for a kitchen remodel or upgrade and looks great with white-cream cabinets, Quartz countertops, and red brick backsplash. Modern features including crown molding, a 760 CFM high performance 4-speed industry leading motor, duct and ductless venting, built-in lighting and dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters for easy clean-up, will provide all the power you need to quietly and efficiently ventilate your kitchen while cooking. The KB2-4SSXS wall mounted range hood is available in sizes 30", 36", 42", and 48".

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A black modern kitchen remodel featuring a ZLINE KL2CRN Wall Mount Range Hood with crown molding in stainless steel has a modern design and built-to-last quality. ZLINE's stainless steel wall range hood is perfect for a kitchen remodel or upgrade and looks great with black, brown, gray or Corian countertops, black cabinets, and gray glass tile backsplash. Modern features including a 760 CFM high performance 4-speed industry leading motor, duct and ductless venting, built-in lighting and dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters for easy clean-up, will provide all the power you need to quietly and efficiently ventilate your kitchen while cooking. T The KL2CRN wall mounted range hood is available in sizes 30", 36", 42", and 48".

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A white modern kitchen remodel featuring a ZLINE 697 Wall Mount Range Hood in stainless steel has a modern design and built-to-last quality. ZLINE's stainless steel wall range hood is perfect for a kitchen remodel or upgrade and looks great with white Corian countertops, white cabinets, and gray tile backsplash. Modern features including crown molding, a 900 or 1200 CFM high performance 4-speed industry leading motor, duct and ductless venting, built-in lighting and dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters for easy clean-up, will provide all the power you need to quietly and efficiently ventilate your kitchen while cooking. The 697 wall mounted range hood is available in sizes 30", 36", 42", 48", 54" and 60".

This backyard and landscaping was designed by Giuseppe Abbrancati and is located in Plainview, Nassau County NY. The challenge was to deal with a very small backyard having a deep slope in a newly constructed residential site. The backyard was built in two levels, with a stoop and platform built by the sliding doors leading down to the patio area. The gunite swimming pool is built on one side and with a large patio on the opposite side, for the main dining table and bbq grill area. A set of wide stairs lead further down to the natural gas fire pit and a grass play area. A sheer descent water feature was built with 3 waterfalls and lighting accents were installed on steps and throughout the backyard. All patios and walls were paved and veneered with Moca travertine selected from the Gappsi showroom. The gunite swimming pool built by Gappsi has many options and was built with the highest quality materials and equipment. Starting with 10 inch thick gunite walls and ½ inch rebar 12 on center, 2 inch PVC plumbing for high volume water flow. The overall size of the swimming pool is 20x40. In the shallow area, a sundeck and the spa were built side by side with steps leading down in to the pool shallow area and a bench in front of the spa. LED lights were also installed, along with an automation system that allows the customer to control the lights, the water feature bubbler, spa jets, and the gas heater, with his or her smartphone. The gunite swimming pool also has a salt-chlorine generator system, an ozone system, a pressure driven Aqua clean robot pool cleaner, variable speed pumps, and an oversize cartridge filter. The finish of the pool shell consists of Pennsylvania bluestone coping for the pool and spa, and a Diamond Brite midnight blue color for the inside pool shell plaster finish. The most important feature suggested and loved by the homeowner that was installed, is the safety automated pool cover. Being in a such tight backyard, it would have been impossible to fence the pool area to keep the their children safe, without distorting the backyard layout.

A white modern kitchen remodel featuring a ZLINE 477 Wall Mount Range Hood in stainless steel has a modern design and built-to-last quality. ZLINE's stainless steel wall range hood is perfect for a kitchen remodel or upgrade and looks great with white Corian countertops, white cabinets, and gray tile backsplash. Modern features including crown molding, a 900 or 1200 CFM high performance 4-speed industry leading motor, duct and ductless venting, built-in lighting and dishwasher-safe stainless steel baffle filters for easy clean-up, will provide all the power you need to quietly and efficiently ventilate your kitchen while cooking. The 477 wall mounted range hood is available in sizes 30", 36", 42" and 48".