ENJOY THE BREEZE: LARSON Screen Away Storm Doors are designed to increase ventilation, allowing more fresh air inside for greater comfort and reduced cooling costs. We love how this white storm door matches the sidelights and the railing on this home to give it a put together look that has a timeless feel.

A casement window sized 64.00" x 48.00" installation to increase energy efficiency and look. Triple glazing and Argon guarantee a great thermal performance throughout the year, while the white exterior brings a classic feel to this house design. Size (WxH)*: 64.00" x 48.00", • LoE : Energy Gain (CLR-CLR-LE8)

This decorative LARSON Screen Away Storm Doors features a black frame and bevel glass. Screen Away retractable screen storm doors are designed to increase ventilation, allowing more fresh air inside for greater comfort and reduced cooling costs. #EnergyEfficient #WelcomeHome #MyLarsonDoor #LarsonDoors

Summer Sky (ES192812-010) Size: 192 mm x 8 mm x 1285 mm Abrasion Class: AC5/32 Enstyle laminate flooring is coated with Ua Floors' patent Far Infrared Energy. It gently increases the blood flow and improves your metabolism, and also can provide some relief for patients.

The laundry was gutted to make room for a side by side washer dryer and ventless becoming more energy effecient. Custom cabinetry was added all around to increase storage significantly. A quartz countertop and subway tile was added for a very clean look and durability in a rental suite.

Solar systems are at an all time low and the state and federal governments are offering a number of programs to help you install solar systems on your house. Once the solar systems are installed, you’ll will not only save a lot of money from the hefty electric bills in Los Angeles but your home’s value will also increase.

Took wall down from the dining room to make a new family room and increased the energy of the space with new lighting, glass cabinetry, and new appliances.

The project included adding a large kitchen and great room with a large La Cantina door to create an indoor/outdoor living space. Every surface was renewed, rooms were rearranged to increase their usefulness, and full house energy updates were done.

DSC Window Fashions offers custom made designer roller shades, Great for residential or commercial settings. Available in transparent, translucent and blackout fabric selections. Roller Shades control daylight, eliminate heat and increase energy savings. Green Guard Certified. Ideal for expansive windows. Motorization is available.

Photo by Mike Casey The owners of this 1960s ranch house loved their house but it wasn't configured to meet their needs. The house had only two small bedrooms for the family of four, and there was no casual living space for parents and kids to hang out separately. Neither we nor the clients wanted to increase the home's energy usage. It was a tall order: could we increase the home's size without increasing its energy footprint? ADDING FUNCTIONALITY We built two small additions, one at the front of the home and one off the side adjacent to the two existing bedrooms. These new spaces provided an additional bedroom on the main level as well as a new stair down to the basement. At basement level, the additions yielded a guest room, a full bathroom and a laundry area. The existing basement, which is now easily accessible from the main floor, was refinished as a casual family room. The architect designed the new spaces to be spare and bright, replicating the mid-century aesthetic. Every detail—from the open stair, to the light maple floors, to the detailing of the bathroom vanity—echoes the vintage and character of the original home. INTEGRATING ENERGY AND DESIGN The key to meeting this challenge was a rigorous and integrated planning process with early-stage energy modeling accompanying design. As the architect (Anita Rogers) worked out the space plan, the energy consultant (Mike Duclos) analyzed how various scenarios could be combined with envelope and mechanical packages to not only hold the line on energy use but improve performance. We anticipate the plan we settled on will save 25% annually over pre-project energy use.

Small minimalist l-shaped kitchen/dining room combo photo with black backsplash and no island

DSC Window Fashions offers custom made designer roller shades, Great for residential or commercial settings. Available in transparent, translucent and blackout fabric selections. Roller Shades control daylight, eliminate heat and increase energy savings. Green Guard Certified. Ideal for expansive windows. Motorization is available.

IN 2021, PETE AND BECKY MEIER HIRED LANDSCAPE DESIGN WEST, LLC, TO CREATE AN EXTRAORDINARY RENOVATION DESIGN FOR THE CANYON PASS HOUSE LOCATED IN THE GATED COMMUNITY OF CANYON PASS AT THE PINNACLE OF DOVE MOUNTAIN, IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. EXISTING LANDSCAPE DID NOT COMPLIMENT THE OUTSTANDING ADJACENT DESERT NOR THE UNIQUE MARK SOLOWAY ARCHITECTURE. GOAL WAS TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL DIALOGUE WITH THE ADJACENT DESERT AND RESIDENCE. DESIRED OUTCOME: INCREASE VISUAL APPEAL/LOWER WATER USE WITH NUMEROUS SPECIMEN SUCCULENTS AND A PLANTING DESIGN THAT IS INVITING, COLORFUL AND GRACIOUS, INCREASE YEAR AROUND COLOR AND BLOOMS TO ATTRACT NATIVE POLLINATORS SUCH AS BIRDS, BATS, HUMMINGBIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES MITIGATE DAMAGE TO PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY USED AS CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREAS LOWER WATER USAGE REPLACING EXISTING FAULTY IRRIGATION LOWER ENERGY/INCREASED NIGHTTIME LIGHTING AESTHETICS WITH A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND USING HUNTER/FX LED LIGHTING CHALLENGES: HILLSIDE/SLOPE WILDLIFE ROCKY SOILS DIFFICULT ACCESS Robin Stancliff Photography

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Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Winter Wonderland (ES192812-017) Size: 192 mm x 8 mm x 1285mm Abrasion Class: AC4 Enstyle laminate flooring is coated with Ua Floors' patent Far Infrared Energy. It gently increases the blood flow and improves your metabolism, and also can provide some relief for patients.

Oak Barrel (ES123812-018) Size: 192 mm x 8 mm x 1285 mm Abrasion Class: AC4 Enstyle laminate flooring is coated with Ua Floors' patent Far Infrared Energy. It gently increases the blood flow and improves your metabolism, and also can provide some relief for patients.

Old Manor (ES192812-016) Size: 192 mm x 8 mm x 1285 mm Abrasion Class: AC4 Enstyle laminate flooring is coated with Ua Floors' patent Far Infrared Energy. It gently increases the blood flow and improves your metabolism, and also can provide some relief for patients.

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