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

www.genevacabinet.com Geneva Cabinet Company, Lake Geneva WI, It is very likely that function is the key motivator behind a bathroom makeover. It could be too small, dated, or just not working. Here we recreated the primary bath by borrowing space from an adjacent laundry room and hall bath. The new design delivers a spacious bathroom suite with the bonus of improved laundry storage.

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This Berkeley remodel opened the kitchen up to the living and dining room. The kitchen was expanded to provide more storage and larger work surfaces. The beautiful paint color was chosen by the client and really complete's the project. Don't underestimate the power of paint in kitchens when choosing products. Executive Cabinetry cabinets are Green Guard Certified to be non-toxic to keep your family (and pets) safe. The Team: Ecohome Improvement http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/ Kitchen Designer: Onyx Pietersen http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/about-us/people/onyx-pietersen/ Contractor: Wick Pancoast http://www.pancoastconstruction.com/ Products: Executive Cabinetry http://executivecabinetry.com/index.php Cambria http://www.cambriausa.com/

This Berkeley remodel opened the kitchen up to the living and dining room. The kitchen was expanded to provide more storage and larger work surfaces. The beautiful paint color was chosen by the client and really complete's the project. Don't underestimate the power of paint in kitchens when choosing products. Executive Cabinetry cabinets are Green Guard Certified to be non-toxic to keep your family (and pets) safe. The Team: Ecohome Improvement http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/ Kitchen Designer: Onyx Pietersen http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/about-us/people/onyx-pietersen/ Contractor: Wick Pancoast http://www.pancoastconstruction.com/ Products: Executive Cabinetry http://executivecabinetry.com/index.php Cambria http://www.cambriausa.com/

Inspiration for a small rustic slate floor and black floor powder room remodel in Dallas with a trough sink, limestone countertops, gray countertops, open cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet and brown walls

This Berkeley remodel opened the kitchen up to the living and dining room. The kitchen was expanded to provide more storage and larger work surfaces. The beautiful paint color was chosen by the client and really complete's the project. Don't underestimate the power of paint in kitchens when choosing products. Executive Cabinetry cabinets are Green Guard Certified to be non-toxic to keep your family (and pets) safe. The Team: Ecohome Improvement http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/ Kitchen Designer: Onyx Pietersen http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/about-us/people/onyx-pietersen/ Contractor: Wick Pancoast http://www.pancoastconstruction.com/ Products: Executive Cabinetry http://executivecabinetry.com/index.php Cambria http://www.cambriausa.com/

Tall decorative planters add a beautiful touch while emphasizing low water plants. The plants draw the eye necessary tree maintenance. The gravel bed matches all elements and reduces future weeds. Installed near outdoor lighting and pristinely power washed deck and fence.

This Berkeley remodel opened the kitchen up to the living and dining room. The kitchen was expanded to provide more storage and larger work surfaces. The beautiful paint color was chosen by the client and really complete's the project. Don't underestimate the power of paint in kitchens when choosing products. Executive Cabinetry cabinets are Green Guard Certified to be non-toxic to keep your family (and pets) safe. The Team: Ecohome Improvement http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/ Kitchen Designer: Onyx Pietersen http://www.ecohomeimprovement.com/about-us/people/onyx-pietersen/ Contractor: Wick Pancoast http://www.pancoastconstruction.com/ Products: Executive Cabinetry http://executivecabinetry.com/index.php Cambria http://www.cambriausa.com/

Cal Comfort Insulating Windows, Inc. began in 1982 as a company that primarily focused on weatherizing homes and commercial buildings, windows being more of a problem than a solution. Cal Comfort Windows, Inc. specialized in conscientiously installing windows and doors. Insulating, weather-stripping and correcting structural flaws were the best way to improve energy efficiency and reduce power bills. We serve Modesto, Turlock, Stockton, and the surrounding area.

This 2018 TNLA Award-winning front yard is a testament to the power of color and texture in landscape architecture. A vibrant turquoise planter, spilling over with lantana, creates a focal point against the warm stone facade. River rock adds visual interest, while upright evergreens provide vertical structure. This design demonstrates how a carefully curated palette can transform a space into an inviting outdoor living area.

Complete exterior painting of a multi-story residential home in Westchester County, NY. GCMM Home Improvement handled full prep work including power washing, scraping, priming, and two coats of weather-resistant paint on siding, trim, and fascia. Licensed and insured contractor serving Westchester, Bronx, and NYC.

Cal Comfort Insulating Windows, Inc. began in 1982 as a company that primarily focused on weatherizing homes and commercial buildings, windows being more of a problem than a solution. Cal Comfort Windows, Inc. specialized in conscientiously installing windows and doors. Insulating, weather-stripping and correcting structural flaws were the best way to improve energy efficiency and reduce power bills. We serve Modesto, Turlock, Stockton, and the surrounding area.

Cal Comfort Insulating Windows, Inc. began in 1982 as a company that primarily focused on weatherizing homes and commercial buildings, windows being more of a problem than a solution. Cal Comfort Windows, Inc. specialized in conscientiously installing windows and doors. Insulating, weather-stripping and correcting structural flaws were the best way to improve energy efficiency and reduce power bills. We serve Modesto, Turlock, Stockton, and the surrounding area.

Complete exterior painting of a multi-story residential home in Westchester County, NY. GCMM Home Improvement handled full prep work including power washing, scraping, priming, and two coats of weather-resistant paint on siding, trim, and fascia. Licensed and insured contractor serving Westchester, Bronx, and NYC.

Complete exterior painting of a multi-story residential home in Westchester County, NY. GCMM Home Improvement handled full prep work including power washing, scraping, priming, and two coats of weather-resistant paint on siding, trim, and fascia. Licensed and insured contractor serving Westchester, Bronx, and NYC.

Complete exterior painting of a multi-story residential home in Westchester County, NY. GCMM Home Improvement handled full prep work including power washing, scraping, priming, and two coats of weather-resistant paint on siding, trim, and fascia. Licensed and insured contractor serving Westchester, Bronx, and NYC.