Greg from Glenview, Illinois shows us his Pro Dunk Platinum Basketball system. It is installed on an irregular lot, making for an irregular playing area, measuring 23' at the baseline, 27' deep and 40' at the top. This is a Pro Dunk Platinum Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 23 ft wide by a 27 ft deep playing area in Glenview, IL. Browse all of Greg N's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/greg-23x27-pro-dunk-platinum-basketball-system-755/

Tianne from Griswold, Connecticut shows off her Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system. The goal stands over a play area measuring 40' by 30'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in June of 2013. It was installed on a 40 ft wide by a 30 ft deep playing area in Griswold, CT. Browse all of Tianne C's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/tianne-40x30-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-851/

Chelsea brings us her Pro Dunk Silver Basketball System, installed at her Pettisville, Ohio home. It stands over their driveway, with a playing area measuring 25' by 40'. This is a Pro Dunk Silver Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 25 ft wide by a 40 ft deep playing area in Pettisville, OH. Browse all of Chelsea E's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/chelsea-25x40-pro-dunk-silver-basketball-system-745/

Tianne from Griswold, Connecticut shows off her Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system. The goal stands over a play area measuring 40' by 30'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in June of 2013. It was installed on a 40 ft wide by a 30 ft deep playing area in Griswold, CT. Browse all of Tianne C's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/tianne-40x30-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-851/

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

Troy from Gasport, New York brings us his Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system. The playing area it stands over measures 39' by 39'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 39 ft wide by a 39 ft deep playing area in Gasport, NY. Browse all of Troy L's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/troy-39x39-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-794/

Steven brings us this shot of his Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system from Cohasset, Massachusetts. It stands over an asphalt playing area measuring 20' by 30'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 20 ft wide by a 30 ft deep playing area in Cohasset, MA. Browse all of Steven F's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/steven-20x30-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-878/

Clinton from Durham, North Carolina brings us his Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system. The goal stands over a playing area measuring 20' by 19'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in October of 2012. It was installed on a 20 ft wide by a 19 ft deep playing area in Durham, NC. Browse all of Clinton D's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/clinton-20x19-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-848/

Chelsea brings us her Pro Dunk Silver Basketball System, installed at her Pettisville, Ohio home. It stands over their driveway, with a playing area measuring 25' by 40'. This is a Pro Dunk Silver Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 25 ft wide by a 40 ft deep playing area in Pettisville, OH. Browse all of Chelsea E's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/chelsea-25x40-pro-dunk-silver-basketball-system-745/

Brian brings us shots of his Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system from Blanchard, Oklahoma. The goal stands above a playing area measuring 40' by 45'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 40 ft wide by a 45 ft deep playing area in Blanchard, OK. Browse all of Brian B's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/brian-40x45-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-843/

Clinton from Durham, North Carolina brings us his Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system. The goal stands over a playing area measuring 20' by 19'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in October of 2012. It was installed on a 20 ft wide by a 19 ft deep playing area in Durham, NC. Browse all of Clinton D's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/clinton-20x19-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-848/

Brian brings us shots of his Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system from Blanchard, Oklahoma. The goal stands above a playing area measuring 40' by 45'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 40 ft wide by a 45 ft deep playing area in Blanchard, OK. Browse all of Brian B's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/brian-40x45-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-843/

Chelsea brings us her Pro Dunk Silver Basketball System, installed at her Pettisville, Ohio home. It stands over their driveway, with a playing area measuring 25' by 40'. This is a Pro Dunk Silver Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 25 ft wide by a 40 ft deep playing area in Pettisville, OH. Browse all of Chelsea E's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/chelsea-25x40-pro-dunk-silver-basketball-system-745/

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Living room - 1960s living room idea in San Francisco

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/

Paul from Sherwood, Wisconsin sends us his Pro Dunk Silver Basketball system. It stands over a concrete driveway play area measuring 40' by 22'. This is a Pro Dunk Silver Basketball System that was purchased in April of 2013. It was installed on a 40 ft wide by a 22 ft deep playing area in Sherwood, WI. Browse all of Paul F's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/paul-40x22-pro-dunk-silver-basketball-system-750/

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

This Pro Dunk Gold Basketball system is brought to us by Jason from Tampa, Florida. It stands over a playing area measuring 30' by 20'. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in January of 2014. It was installed on a 30 ft wide by a 20 ft deep playing area in Tampa, FL. Browse all of Jason M's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/jason-30x20-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-907/

Ready for the ultimate entertaining space while keeping a traditional feel? This finished basement was strategically designed to feel like an open large area with designated spaces for various activities thanks to the featured stone arches and columns along with gorgeous rustic lantern lighting. This basement was given a dramatic design but with soft lighting to help create a welcoming space. The continued use of espresso stained cherry wood columns, solid stone bases, slate-landing frames, double stone archways, and dark espresso stained baseboards, window millwork, and wainscot door, create continuity throughout the entirety of the basement.