We moved the vegetable garden from the main patio to a raised bed in the sunniest part of the yard by the fire pit with a wall and wooden structure that hides the air conditioner and provides optional support for beans or espaliered fruit.

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/

Mid-sized minimalist beige two-story stucco house exterior photo with a hip roof and a metal roof

Lake view of the house, Rob Spring Photography
Inspiration for a rustic exterior home remodel in New York

This picture is above the garage and has new structural support underneath. The window leads to a roof overhang and not only functions as an air and light source, but also acts as a fire escape. The area to the left will be large storage closets.

Home design - contemporary home design idea in San Francisco

The existing porch is closed of with a sliding glass door. Calculations verify that the existing air-conditioner does not have to be upgraded to handle the extra load. One exterior light is required.

Blissful Nights has taken bamboo charcoal and combined it with their 100% pure gel visco memory foam to create the 11" Dahlia Visco Memory Foam Mattress This mattress offers a soft sleeping surface with medium support. Visco Memory foam contours to the body and relieves pressure points, yet supports the body weight with its supportive base foam. This mattress also features the patented Wedge, Edge to Edge support system for 20% more sleeping surface. The Air Channel base neutralizes the temperature of the mattress as it absorbs body heat. This ensures optimized comfort throughout your sleep experience.

Kensington, CA Contemporary whole-home renovation by Canyon Design Build, including spa-inspired bathrooms with under-counter lighting and glass showers.

James P. Rothwell designed his own home with unparalleled creativity. Every detail was inspired by James and the executed by Mantell-Hecathorn Builders with their highest quality standards and constant supervision. This home is certified high-quality, low maintenance, and durable with certified indoor air quality.

This custom queen sleeper sofa made by Vanguard comes with spring down seat cushions for ample support and comfort and down blend back cushions. The sleeper uses an Air Dream Mattress allowing for a comfortable sleep. Covered in a beautiful yet durable 100% polyester fabric, it is finished with two contrasting pillows and whisky-colored legs. Dimensions :75”W x 38” D x 32.5” H

Photos by Francis and Francis Photography

Blissful Nights has taken bamboo charcoal and combined it with their 100% pure gel visco memory foam to create the 9" Blossom Visco Memory Foam Mattress This mattress offers a soft sleeping surface with medium support. Visco Memory foam contours to the body and relieves pressure points, yet supports the body weight with its supportive base foam. This mattress also features the patented Wedge, Edge to Edge support system for 20% more sleeping surface. The Air Channel base neutralizes the temperature of the mattress as it absorbs body heat. This ensures optimized comfort throughout your sleep experience.

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This New Vernon kitchen features tons of metallic elements through appliances, but counteracts that with natural wood and stone textures as seen through the wood posts, beams and stone floors.