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NEOLITH Fusion Collection
NERO ZIMBABWE
LIGHTWEIGHT
Only 7kq/m2 in the 3mm slab and 30kg/m2 in the 12mm slab.
WATERPROOF
Waterproof and resistant to liquids, with an absorption level of almost zero.
RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES
Its hard surface makes it resistant to scratches and abrasion.
HYGENIC
It does not give off any harmful substances and is totally suitable for contact with food.
EASY TO CLEAN
Resistant to any kind of chemical cleaning agent such as bleach or ammonia.
RESISTANT TO BENDING
It has a high shear rate, making it resistant to heavy loads and pressure.
100% NATURAL
It does not give off any substances that are harmful to the environment.
100% RECYCLABLE
Neolith is eco-friendly fully recyclable building surface.

NEOLITH Fusion Collection
BASALT BLACK (SILK)
LIGHTWEIGHT
Only 7kq/m2 in the 3mm slab and 30kg/m2 in the 12mm slab.
WATERPROOF
Waterproof and resistant to liquids, with an absorption level of almost zero.
RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES
Its hard surface makes it resistant to scratches and abrasion.
HYGENIC
It does not give off any harmful substances and is totally suitable for contact with food.
EASY TO CLEAN
Resistant to any kind of chemical cleaning agent such as bleach or ammonia.
RESISTANT TO BENDING
It has a high shear rate, making it resistant to heavy loads and pressure.
100% NATURAL
It does not give off any substances that are harmful to the environment.
100% RECYCLABLE
Neolith is eco-friendly fully recyclable building surface.

This LEED Platinum certified house reflects the homeowner's desire for an exceptionally healthy and comfortable living environment, within a traditional neighborhood.
INFILL SITE. The family, who moved from another area of Wellesley, sought out this property to be within walking distance of the high school and downtown area. An existing structure on the tight lot was removed to make way for the new home. 84% of the construction waste, from both the previous structure and the new home, was diverted from a landfill. ZED designed to preserve the existing mature trees on the perimeter of the property to minimize site impacts, and to maintain the character of the neighborhood as well as privacy on the site.
EXTERIOR EXPRESSION. The street facade of the home relates to the local New England vernacular. The rear uses contemporary language, a nod to the family’s Californian roots, to incorporate a roof deck, solar panels, outdoor living space, and the backyard swimming pool. ZED’s careful planning avoided to the need to face the garage doors towards the street, a common syndrome of a narrow lot.
THOUGHTFUL SPACE. Homes with dual entries can often result in duplicate and unused spaces. In this home, the everyday and formal entry areas are one and the same; the front and garage doors share the entry program of coat closets, mudroom storage with bench for removing your shoes, and a laundry room with generous closets for the children's sporting equipment. The entry area leads directly to the living space, encompassing the kitchen, dining and sitting area areas in an L-shaped open plan arrangement. The kitchen is placed at the south-west corner of the space to allow for a strong connection to the dining, sitting and outdoor living spaces. A fire pit on the deck satisfies the family’s desire for an open flame while a sealed gas fireplace is used indoors - ZED’s preference after omitting gas burning appliances completely from an airtight home. A small study, with a window seat, is conveniently located just off of the living space. A first floor guest bedroom includes an accessible bathroom for aging visitors and can be used as a master suite to accommodate aging in place.
HEALTHY LIVING. The client requested a home that was easy to clean and would provide a respite from seasonal allergies and common contaminants that are found in many indoor spaces. ZED selected easy to clean solid surface flooring throughout, provided ample space for cleaning supplies on each floor, and designed a mechanical system with ventilation that provides a constant supply of fresh outdoor air. ZED selected durable materials, finishes, cabinetry, and casework with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and no added urea formaldehyde.
YEAR-ROUND COMFORT. The home is super insulated and air-tight, paired with high performance triple-paned windows, to ensure it is draft-free throughout the winter (even when in front of the large windows and doors). ZED designed a right-sized heating and cooling system to pair with the thermally improved building enclosure to ensure year-round comfort. The glazing on the home maximizes passive solar gains, and facilitates cross ventilation and daylighting.
ENERGY EFFICIENT. As one of the most energy efficient houses built to date in Wellesley, the home highlights a practical solution for Massachusetts. First, the building enclosure reduces the largest energy requirement for typical houses (heating). Super-insulation, exceptional air sealing, a thermally broken wall assembly, triple pane windows, and passive solar gain combine for a sizable heating load reduction. Second, within the house only efficient systems consume energy. These include an air source heat pump for heating & cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and high efficiency appliances. Lastly, photovoltaics provide renewable energy help offset energy consumption. The result is an 89% reduction in energy use compared to a similar brand new home built to code requirements.
RESILIENT. The home will fare well in extreme weather events. During a winter power outage, heat loss will be very slow due to the super-insulated and airtight envelope– taking multiple days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. An engineered drainage system, paired with careful the detailing of the foundation, will help to keep the finished basement dry. A generator will provide full operation of the all-electric house during a power outage.
OVERALL. The home is a reflection of the family goals and an expression of their values, beautifully enabling health, comfort, safety, resilience, and utility, all while respecting the planet.
ZED - Architect & Mechanical Designer
Bevilacqua Builders Inc - Contractor
Creative Land & Water Engineering - Civil Engineering
Barbara Peterson Landscape - Landscape Design
Nest & Company - Interior Furnishings
Eric Roth Photography - Photography
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Get your comfy and luxury seat on! Our low profile and stylish Evita Swivel Chair works well in the corner of a bedroom, in a cozy reading nook or paired up to finish off seating in a living room.
Crafted in Europe, this barrel chair features a hidden swivel base for sneaky swirls around the room. Each Evita Swivel Chair is upholstered in a luxe, boucle fabric that is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified. Fabrics that are certified by STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® have undergone testing to ensure they do not contain any harmful substances that could compromise your health.

Get your comfy and luxury seat on! Our low profile and stylish Evita Swivel Chair works well in the corner of a bedroom, in a cozy reading nook or paired up to finish off seating in a living room.
Crafted in Europe, this barrel chair features a hidden swivel base for sneaky swirls around the room. Each Evita Swivel Chair is upholstered in a luxe, boucle fabric that is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified. Fabrics that are certified by STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® have undergone testing to ensure they do not contain any harmful substances that could compromise your health.

* Non-toxic adhesive-backed textile wallpapers with a tactile finish
* Versatile enough to be repositioned and reused without creasing
*Removable without damage or leaving any residue
*Designed for the rigours of modern life being water-resistant, stain-resistant and tear-resistance
*Durable paper which does not curl
Suitable for regular use to vary your décor
I*deal for rental properties and DIY projects
*Suitable for both short and mid-term usage
*Simple material for handling
* Easy to remove with no water or solutions required
*Free of harmful and hazardous substances
Fully recyclable materials
*Intricately printed with Greenguard Certified Eco Latex ink

Resistant to crushing and matting and made with built-in protection, SmartStrand pairs extraordinary cleanability with exceptional durability for a carpet that’s made to withstand your family’s busy lifestyle with kids and pets. And, because SmartStrand carpet fiber is OEKO-TEX certified free from harmful substances and made in part from annually renewable plant-based ingredients, you can feel good knowing that SmartStrand is safe and healthy for your family and the environment.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house.
George Mendel

The interior concept - "Nature"
Neighbourly and eco-friendly atmosphere, freshness and naturalness, innovation, self-sufficiency and integrity.
Based on the nature richness of our country, a favorable, natural environment has been created using natural materials such as wood and stone, as well as new materials such as quartz agglomerate, HPL panels and tempered glass.
The space is maximally filled with air and light, which is facilitated by panoramic glazing of facades and the use of light and warm finishing materials.
In the interior, there are green zones in the form of separately standing islands and a vertical green garden wall. In addition to aesthetics, it allows you to clean the air of dust and harmful substances, saturate it with phytoncides and adjust the humidity.
In the Departure Hall an upright garden of 38 m2 has more than 25 plant species. A fully automated control system includes watering, it also controls the chemical composition of the water and includes artificial lighting necessary for normal plant growth.
There are some island waiting zones made in the form of ellipsoidal green beds and equipped with power and USB sockets for powering electronic devices.
In the Arrivals Hall there is a "Video Wall" measuring 8.5 * 3.2 m, including 28 Samsung monitors, which, in addition to photos and video materials, broadcast time and weather in the selected world capitals.

The interior concept - "Nature"
Neighbourly and eco-friendly atmosphere, freshness and naturalness, innovation, self-sufficiency and integrity.
Based on the nature richness of our country, a favorable, natural environment has been created using natural materials such as wood and stone, as well as new materials such as quartz agglomerate, HPL panels and tempered glass.
The space is maximally filled with air and light, which is facilitated by panoramic glazing of facades and the use of light and warm finishing materials.
In the interior, there are green zones in the form of separately standing islands and a vertical green garden wall. In addition to aesthetics, it allows you to clean the air of dust and harmful substances, saturate it with phytoncides and adjust the humidity.
In the Departure Hall an upright garden of 38 m2 has more than 25 plant species. A fully automated control system includes watering, it also controls the chemical composition of the water and includes artificial lighting necessary for normal plant growth.
There are some island waiting zones made in the form of ellipsoidal green beds and equipped with power and USB sockets for powering electronic devices.
In the Arrivals Hall there is a "Video Wall" measuring 8.5 * 3.2 m, including 28 Samsung monitors, which, in addition to photos and video materials, broadcast time and weather in the selected world capitals.

● The Climbing furniture is made from high-class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
● Our furniture is CE and CPC certified due to the major international toy safety standards, including EN71, ASTM F963, 16CFR, and 15USC 1278a
DIMENSIONS
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● Climbing Triangle
Standard size:
Height: 81 cm / 32 inches
Width: 87,5 cm/ 34,4 inches
Length steps 80 cm / 31, 5 inches

The interior concept - "Nature"
Neighbourly and eco-friendly atmosphere, freshness and naturalness, innovation, self-sufficiency and integrity.
Based on the nature richness of our country, a favorable, natural environment has been created using natural materials such as wood and stone, as well as new materials such as quartz agglomerate, HPL panels and tempered glass.
The space is maximally filled with air and light, which is facilitated by panoramic glazing of facades and the use of light and warm finishing materials.
In the interior, there are green zones in the form of separately standing islands and a vertical green garden wall. In addition to aesthetics, it allows you to clean the air of dust and harmful substances, saturate it with phytoncides and adjust the humidity.
In the Departure Hall an upright garden of 38 m2 has more than 25 plant species. A fully automated control system includes watering, it also controls the chemical composition of the water and includes artificial lighting necessary for normal plant growth.
There are some island waiting zones made in the form of ellipsoidal green beds and equipped with power and USB sockets for powering electronic devices.
In the Arrivals Hall there is a "Video Wall" measuring 8.5 * 3.2 m, including 28 Samsung monitors, which, in addition to photos and video materials, broadcast time and weather in the selected world capitals.

● The Climbing furniture is made from high-class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
● Our furniture is CE and CPC certified due to the major international toy safety standards, including EN71, ASTM F963, 16CFR, and 15USC 1278a
DIMENSIONS
•━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━•
● Climbing Triangle
Standard size:
Height: 81 cm / 32 inches
Width: 87,5 cm/ 34,4 inches
Length steps 80 cm / 31, 5 inches

● The Climbing furniture is made from high-class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
● Our furniture is CE and CPC certified due to the major international toy safety standards, including EN71, ASTM F963, 16CFR, and 15USC 1278a
DIMENSIONS
•━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━•
● Climbing Triangle
Standard size:
Height: 81 cm / 32 inches
Width: 87,5 cm/ 34,4 inches
Length steps 80 cm / 31, 5 inches

● The Climbing furniture is made from high-class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
● Our furniture is CE and CPC certified due to the major international toy safety standards, including EN71, ASTM F963, 16CFR, and 15USC 1278a
DIMENSIONS
•━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━•
● Climbing Triangle
Standard size:
Height: 81 cm / 32 inches
Width: 87,5 cm/ 34,4 inches
Length steps 80 cm / 31, 5 inches

● The Climbing furniture is made from high-class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
● Our furniture is CE and CPC certified due to the major international toy safety standards, including EN71, ASTM F963, 16CFR, and 15USC 1278a
DIMENSIONS
•━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━•
● Climbing Triangle
Standard size:
Height: 81 cm / 32 inches
Width: 87,5 cm/ 34,4 inches
Length steps 80 cm / 31, 5 inches

● The Climbing furniture is made from high class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
DIMENSIONS
•━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━•
● Climbing Arch
Small size:
Height: 37 cm / 14.6 inches
Width: 73 cm / 28.7 inches
Length steps : 52 cm / 20,5 inches

● The Climbing furniture is made from high class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
DIMENSIONS
•━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━•
● Climbing Arch
Small size:
Height: 37 cm / 14.6 inches
Width: 73 cm / 28.7 inches
Length steps : 52 cm / 20,5 inches

● The Climbing furniture is made from high class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
DIMENSIONS
•━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━•
● Climbing Arch
Small size:
Height: 37 cm / 14.6 inches
Width: 73 cm / 28.7 inches
Length steps : 52 cm / 20,5 inches

● The Climbing furniture is made from high class polished birch plywood. Birchwood is very strong and flexible. The products are tested at a load of 100 kg, but the maximum load for use is 60 kg. We make sure that everything is brought to perfect condition.
● It is absolutely safe for children: for painting, we use only high-quality, sustainable water-based paints, environmentally friendly varnish. And that’s why our products do not cause any allergic reactions, do not emit harmful substances.
● Climbing set like one of the foundations of Montessori teachings helps developing independence. Children independently work on the improvement of their motor skills (explore their body limits in a safe manner) and encourage children's imagination.
DIMENSIONS
•━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━•
● Climbing Arch
Small size:
Height: 37 cm / 14.6 inches
Width: 73 cm / 28.7 inches
Length steps : 52 cm / 20,5 inches
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