This Mercer Island patio project completely transformed the backyard into a luxury, year-round outdoor living space designed for entertaining, relaxation, and recreation. We began by demolishing the existing deck and performing extensive excavation to prepare for new foundation walls, retaining walls, drainage, and a sunken swim spa area. A custom structural foundation created the framework for the expanded living space. The lower level was finished with stamped concrete flooring, insulated walls, new windows, drywall, and premium exterior siding to seamlessly match the home. Mechanical systems included radiant floor heating, a high-efficiency boiler and water heater, plumbing, gas, ventilation, dehumidification, and a complete electrical installation for lighting, outlets, Bromic heaters, and outdoor amenities. Large NanaWall-style glass doors connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a flexible environment that can be enjoyed throughout every season. The result is a sophisticated backyard retreat featuring a covered entertaining area, climate-controlled recreation space, and seamless indoor-outdoor living—all thoughtfully designed and expertly built by People Come First Construction Group.

This Mercer Island patio project completely transformed the backyard into a luxury, year-round outdoor living space designed for entertaining, relaxation, and recreation. We began by demolishing the existing deck and performing extensive excavation to prepare for new foundation walls, retaining walls, drainage, and a sunken swim spa area. A custom structural foundation created the framework for the expanded living space. The lower level was finished with stamped concrete flooring, insulated walls, new windows, drywall, and premium exterior siding to seamlessly match the home. Mechanical systems included radiant floor heating, a high-efficiency boiler and water heater, plumbing, gas, ventilation, dehumidification, and a complete electrical installation for lighting, outlets, Bromic heaters, and outdoor amenities. Large NanaWall-style glass doors connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a flexible environment that can be enjoyed throughout every season. The result is a sophisticated backyard retreat featuring a covered entertaining area, climate-controlled recreation space, and seamless indoor-outdoor living—all thoughtfully designed and expertly built by People Come First Construction Group.

This Mercer Island patio project completely transformed the backyard into a luxury, year-round outdoor living space designed for entertaining, relaxation, and recreation. We began by demolishing the existing deck and performing extensive excavation to prepare for new foundation walls, retaining walls, drainage, and a sunken swim spa area. A custom structural foundation created the framework for the expanded living space. The lower level was finished with stamped concrete flooring, insulated walls, new windows, drywall, and premium exterior siding to seamlessly match the home. Mechanical systems included radiant floor heating, a high-efficiency boiler and water heater, plumbing, gas, ventilation, dehumidification, and a complete electrical installation for lighting, outlets, Bromic heaters, and outdoor amenities. Large NanaWall-style glass doors connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a flexible environment that can be enjoyed throughout every season. The result is a sophisticated backyard retreat featuring a covered entertaining area, climate-controlled recreation space, and seamless indoor-outdoor living—all thoughtfully designed and expertly built by People Come First Construction Group.

This Mercer Island patio project completely transformed the backyard into a luxury, year-round outdoor living space designed for entertaining, relaxation, and recreation. We began by demolishing the existing deck and performing extensive excavation to prepare for new foundation walls, retaining walls, drainage, and a sunken swim spa area. A custom structural foundation created the framework for the expanded living space. The lower level was finished with stamped concrete flooring, insulated walls, new windows, drywall, and premium exterior siding to seamlessly match the home. Mechanical systems included radiant floor heating, a high-efficiency boiler and water heater, plumbing, gas, ventilation, dehumidification, and a complete electrical installation for lighting, outlets, Bromic heaters, and outdoor amenities. Large NanaWall-style glass doors connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a flexible environment that can be enjoyed throughout every season. The result is a sophisticated backyard retreat featuring a covered entertaining area, climate-controlled recreation space, and seamless indoor-outdoor living—all thoughtfully designed and expertly built by People Come First Construction Group.

This Mercer Island patio project completely transformed the backyard into a luxury, year-round outdoor living space designed for entertaining, relaxation, and recreation. We began by demolishing the existing deck and performing extensive excavation to prepare for new foundation walls, retaining walls, drainage, and a sunken swim spa area. A custom structural foundation created the framework for the expanded living space. The lower level was finished with stamped concrete flooring, insulated walls, new windows, drywall, and premium exterior siding to seamlessly match the home. Mechanical systems included radiant floor heating, a high-efficiency boiler and water heater, plumbing, gas, ventilation, dehumidification, and a complete electrical installation for lighting, outlets, Bromic heaters, and outdoor amenities. Large NanaWall-style glass doors connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a flexible environment that can be enjoyed throughout every season. The result is a sophisticated backyard retreat featuring a covered entertaining area, climate-controlled recreation space, and seamless indoor-outdoor living—all thoughtfully designed and expertly built by People Come First Construction Group.

This Mercer Island patio project completely transformed the backyard into a luxury, year-round outdoor living space designed for entertaining, relaxation, and recreation. We began by demolishing the existing deck and performing extensive excavation to prepare for new foundation walls, retaining walls, drainage, and a sunken swim spa area. A custom structural foundation created the framework for the expanded living space. The lower level was finished with stamped concrete flooring, insulated walls, new windows, drywall, and premium exterior siding to seamlessly match the home. Mechanical systems included radiant floor heating, a high-efficiency boiler and water heater, plumbing, gas, ventilation, dehumidification, and a complete electrical installation for lighting, outlets, Bromic heaters, and outdoor amenities. Large NanaWall-style glass doors connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a flexible environment that can be enjoyed throughout every season. The result is a sophisticated backyard retreat featuring a covered entertaining area, climate-controlled recreation space, and seamless indoor-outdoor living—all thoughtfully designed and expertly built by People Come First Construction Group.

This Mercer Island patio project completely transformed the backyard into a luxury, year-round outdoor living space designed for entertaining, relaxation, and recreation. We began by demolishing the existing deck and performing extensive excavation to prepare for new foundation walls, retaining walls, drainage, and a sunken swim spa area. A custom structural foundation created the framework for the expanded living space. The lower level was finished with stamped concrete flooring, insulated walls, new windows, drywall, and premium exterior siding to seamlessly match the home. Mechanical systems included radiant floor heating, a high-efficiency boiler and water heater, plumbing, gas, ventilation, dehumidification, and a complete electrical installation for lighting, outlets, Bromic heaters, and outdoor amenities. Large NanaWall-style glass doors connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a flexible environment that can be enjoyed throughout every season. The result is a sophisticated backyard retreat featuring a covered entertaining area, climate-controlled recreation space, and seamless indoor-outdoor living—all thoughtfully designed and expertly built by People Come First Construction Group.

Upon entering Fairhope, you will be welcomed by a breathtaking entrance! This community will have recreational areas, sidewalks, and several stunning ponds. These homes will be loaded with a wide variety of features and amenities including a painted brick option, gorgeous landscaping, 3 CM granite countertops, undermount sinks throughout, wood flooring in the living area, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, custom framed mirrors in the bathrooms, and so much more. While DSLD Homes is known for many key attributes, they also pride themselves on offering top-quality features including blown-in fiberglass insulation, tankless gas water heaters, and many more top-quality features to make your home energy efficient. This community is a must-see if you are looking for the perfect place to call home!

Upon entering Fairhope, you will be welcomed by a breathtaking entrance! This community will have recreational areas, sidewalks, and several stunning ponds. These homes will be loaded with a wide variety of features and amenities including a painted brick option, gorgeous landscaping, 3 CM granite countertops, undermount sinks throughout, wood flooring in the living area, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, custom framed mirrors in the bathrooms, and so much more. While DSLD Homes is known for many key attributes, they also pride themselves on offering top-quality features including blown-in fiberglass insulation, tankless gas water heaters, and many more top-quality features to make your home energy efficient. This community is a must-see if you are looking for the perfect place to call home!

Upon entering Fairhope, you will be welcomed by a breathtaking entrance! This community will have recreational areas, sidewalks, and several stunning ponds. These homes will be loaded with a wide variety of features and amenities including a painted brick option, gorgeous landscaping, 3 CM granite countertops, undermount sinks throughout, wood flooring in the living area, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, custom framed mirrors in the bathrooms, and so much more. While DSLD Homes is known for many key attributes, they also pride themselves on offering top-quality features including blown-in fiberglass insulation, tankless gas water heaters, and many more top-quality features to make your home energy efficient. This community is a must-see if you are looking for the perfect place to call home!

Farms, ranches, recreational vehicles, boats, and military bases are off-grid and resilient. Our energy+water+food renovations move this nonprofit apartment for low-income seniors closer to Texas independence. The owner joined the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge to reduce overall energy + water by 20% in 10 years. This fellow taxpayer and citizen appreciates our client's stewardship of government (HUD) resources and senior lives that matter.

Upon entering Fairhope, you will be welcomed by a breathtaking entrance! This community will have recreational areas, sidewalks, and several stunning ponds. These homes will be loaded with a wide variety of features and amenities including a painted brick option, gorgeous landscaping, 3 CM granite countertops, undermount sinks throughout, wood flooring in the living area, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, custom framed mirrors in the bathrooms, and so much more. While DSLD Homes is known for many key attributes, they also pride themselves on offering top-quality features including blown-in fiberglass insulation, tankless gas water heaters, and many more top-quality features to make your home energy efficient. This community is a must-see if you are looking for the perfect place to call home!

Thoughtfully designed & meticulously constructed new contemporary home located in Willow Glen, San Jose. Three levels with incredible natural lighting, this home includes 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full Bathrooms + Recreation Room + Office + 2 laundry rooms. A commitment to low carbon footprint includes high efficiency elements (insulation, heat pumps, appliances, Andersen Low-E windows & doors), whole house fan, fully owned Solar Panels, smart switches/thermostats controlled with a pre-installed iPad. The contemporary open layout is appointed with designer chandeliers & vanities, custom crafted wood beams and railings. 16-foot Andersen bi-fold doors lead from family room to a large outdoor deck for true California indoor/outdoor living. A gourmet chef's kitchen has ceiling-height cabinets, professional Thermador appliances, a stunning quartzite island and backsplash. Luxurious master suite has a 12' sloped ceiling in the bedroom, heated floors, hardwired towel warmer and a motorized skylight in the shower. Impeccable details include European oak hardwood floors, Grohe/Toto/Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, built-in media cabinet, a wine wall, fully finished attic, & stone pavers hardscaping.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

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This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Upon entering Fairhope, you will be welcomed by a breathtaking entrance! This community will have recreational areas, sidewalks, and several stunning ponds. These homes will be loaded with a wide variety of features and amenities including a painted brick option, gorgeous landscaping, 3 CM granite countertops, undermount sinks throughout, wood flooring in the living area, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, custom framed mirrors in the bathrooms, and so much more. While DSLD Homes is known for many key attributes, they also pride themselves on offering top-quality features including blown-in fiberglass insulation, tankless gas water heaters, and many more top-quality features to make your home energy efficient. This community is a must-see if you are looking for the perfect place to call home!

Upon entering Fairhope, you will be welcomed by a breathtaking entrance! This community will have recreational areas, sidewalks, and several stunning ponds. These homes will be loaded with a wide variety of features and amenities including a painted brick option, gorgeous landscaping, 3 CM granite countertops, undermount sinks throughout, wood flooring in the living area, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, custom framed mirrors in the bathrooms, and so much more. While DSLD Homes is known for many key attributes, they also pride themselves on offering top-quality features including blown-in fiberglass insulation, tankless gas water heaters, and many more top-quality features to make your home energy efficient. This community is a must-see if you are looking for the perfect place to call home!

Upon entering Fairhope, you will be welcomed by a breathtaking entrance! This community will have recreational areas, sidewalks, and several stunning ponds. These homes will be loaded with a wide variety of features and amenities including a painted brick option, gorgeous landscaping, 3 CM granite countertops, undermount sinks throughout, wood flooring in the living area, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, custom framed mirrors in the bathrooms, and so much more. While DSLD Homes is known for many key attributes, they also pride themselves on offering top-quality features including blown-in fiberglass insulation, tankless gas water heaters, and many more top-quality features to make your home energy efficient. This community is a must-see if you are looking for the perfect place to call home!