This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

This high-end master bath consists of 11 full slabs of marble, including marble slab walls, marble barrel vault ceiling detail, marble counter top and tub decking, gold plated fixtures, custom heated towel rack, and custom vanity. Photo: Kathryn MacDonald Photography | Web Marketing

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This was a totally custom build to give a wow factor in curb appeal and a dynamic invitation for people to be drawn in as the house was going on the market.

What an improvement! It's so clean and bright, and there's no questioning what this room is for. It's also clear where it sits in relation to the rest of the house, which is an important factor in the successful marketing of a home.

One care garage with walkway to front porch and planting garden. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
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This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

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Marketing this home was considered from the beginning. While the custom high end finishes were part of the homes appeal, the final staging of the home put it in a category all by itself. The resulting WOW factor allowed this home to sell quickly and profitably. Home Value: $1.5 Million

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Marketing this home was considered from the beginning. While the custom high end finishes were part of the homes appeal, the final staging of the home put it in a category all by itself. The resulting WOW factor allowed this home to sell quickly and profitably. Home Value: $1.5 Million

Marketing this home was considered from the beginning. While the custom high end finishes were part of the homes appeal, the final staging of the home put it in a category all by itself. The resulting WOW factor allowed this home to sell quickly and profitably. Home Value: $1.5 Million

Marketing this home was considered from the beginning. While the custom high end finishes were part of the homes appeal, the final staging of the home put it in a category all by itself. The resulting WOW factor allowed this home to sell quickly and profitably. Home Value: $1.5 Million

Marketing this home was considered from the beginning. While the custom high end finishes were part of the homes appeal, the final staging of the home put it in a category all by itself. The resulting WOW factor allowed this home to sell quickly and profitably. Home Value: $1.5 Million

A tasteful renovation by Mattisaw Architects of Media, Pa., gave this Victorian home a modern feel. Staging by Truly Home gave it the wow factor. After only two days on the market, the property attracted a buyer at list price.

A tasteful renovation by Mattisaw Architects of Media, Pa., gave this Victorian home a modern feel. Staging by Truly Home gave it the wow factor. After only two days on the market, the property attracted a buyer at list price.

Marketing this home was considered from the beginning. While the custom high end finishes were part of the homes appeal, the final staging of the home put it in a category all by itself. The resulting WOW factor allowed this home to sell quickly and profitably. Home Value: $1.5 Million