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A stepping stone path meanders through drought-tolerant plantings including Dymondia, Rosemary 'Barbeque', and Euryops. The owner's favorite roses are integrated with Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' and variegated Tulbaghia 'Silver Lace' to provide color and contrast. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

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Master Bedroom television
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master bedroom idea in New York
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master bedroom idea in New York

Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern concrete floor great room design in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Basement TV mounted with Sonos Playbar
Elegant basement photo in New York
Elegant basement photo in New York

Basement TV installed with a Sonos Playbar
Inspiration for a timeless basement remodel in New York
Inspiration for a timeless basement remodel in New York

Moved plumbing to center drain. Framed walls with studs for future grab bars. Water proof rubber membrane & tile ready shower pan for water proofing.

This manufacturer’s easy to change JetPak massage jets allow individualized massage therapy (neck, shoulder, or lower back) anytime it’s needed.
Another reason Long Island Hot Tub specializes in Bullfrog Spas is their virtually leak-proof design. Most of the plumbing is inside the unit, so leaks remain where they can do no damage.
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We installed impact windows and doors in this house to make it hurricane-proof. Impact windows and doors of the way of the future.

Samsung FrameTV installed in the kitchen with the living room TV area in the background
Kitchen - large traditional kitchen idea in New York
Kitchen - large traditional kitchen idea in New York

Full Remodel of Bathroom to accommodate accessibility for Aging in Place ( Future Proofing ) :
Widened Doorways, Increased Circulation and Clearances for Fixtures, Large Spa-like Curb-less Shower with bench, decorative grab bars and finishes.

Framed walls with studs for future grab bars. Water proof rubber membrane & tile ready shower pan for water proofing. Tiled from pan to ceiling. All new Shower valve & plumbing lines from floor up.

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/
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