Jordan Powers
Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

LUXE Tile Insert linear drains are compatible with any flooring materials, making design possibilities endless.

Custom shower by RC Contractors LLC featuring LUXE Tile Insert Linear Drain // www.rccontractorsllc.com

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

LUXE wedgewire is an architectural grade welded triangular cross section, framed, longitudinal grate, unmatched in design, hydraulic function, strength, and aesthetic appeal. Limitless custom applications.

The proprietary design of LUXE wedgewire make it the only choice when separating wet areas from dry as the hydraulic function is unsurpassed. Eliminating the spillover at threshold for recommended flow rates of most showers. ALL LUXE linear drain products are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA Accessibility Guidelines For Buildings and Facilities Section 4.5.4 specifies that ground and floor grates "shall have spaces no greater than 1/2 in (13 mm) wide in one direction."

Eric Carson LUXE Linear Drains classic decorative wedgewire channel grate was specified by Custom Carpentry of Beverly, Massachusetts for the complete overhaul of an existing shower and bath to design/build a LUXE Linear Drains barrier-free, wheel-in-entry shower for a senior choosing to age at her home on Boston's North Shore.

LUXE Wedgewire linear drain, wall-to-wall installation - a perfect placement in this recently renovated, modern shower.

Custom shower by RC Contractors LLC featuring LUXE Tile Insert Linear Drains // www.rccontractorsllc.com

Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

LUXE wedgewire is an architectural grade welded triangular cross section, framed, longitudinal grate, unmatched in design, hydraulic function, strength, and aesthetic appeal. Limitless custom applications.

Flare See Through – Modern Linear Fireplaces
Living room - large modern living room idea

Charles Davis Smith
Example of a classic u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

72" Linear Gas Fireplace
Inspiration for a large contemporary enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Denver with white walls, no fireplace and a stone fireplace

Advanced LED Technology linear lighting design
Minimalist hallway photo in Miami with white walls

Ryan Fung Photography
Large transitional master beige tile and limestone tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub photo in Toronto with beige walls

Another in-process installation of LUXE Tile Insert Linear Drain. Replacing the strainer in most standard 2" flanged floor drains, all LUXE drains are designed for ease of installation. Installed independent of any and all waterproofing materials and procedures.

Bright and fun bathroom featuring a floating, navy, custom vanity, decorative, patterned, floor tile that leads into a step down shower with a linear drain. The transom window above the vanity adds natural light to the space.