Perennial gardens in spring include wedding veil spieria, Sara Beth peony, cranesbill, salvia, weiglia and phlox.
This is an example of a large transitional full sun backyard formal garden in Burlington for spring.

Drew Kelly
Closet - contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor closet idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Large transitional backyard patio photo in Austin with decking and a roof extension

Renovation in Mill Valley, Marin. Photos: Jeff Zaruba. Bath.
Example of a country bathroom design in San Francisco

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and beige floor study room photo in Boston with gray walls and no fireplace

Beatta Bosworth
Bedroom and mid-sized trendy girl light wood floor kids' bedroom photo in Los Angeles with white walls

This is an example of a large transitional full sun backyard formal garden in Burlington for spring.

Our client wanted a clean look for the office, so we crafted the built-ins with a symmetrical, grid like design. To create harmony with the rest of the room, we carried the existing crown molding across the top.

Magnificent master bathroom with custom tile throughout. Unique steam shower with granite capped bench seat and tiled barrel ceiling. Custom bow-front vanity with full length tile back splash. Custom arched shower glass.

Perennial gardens in spring include wedding veil spieria, Sara Beth peony, cranesbill, salvia, weiglia and phlox.
This is an example of a large transitional full sun backyard formal garden in Burlington for spring.

Benjamin Benschneider
Study room - mid-sized contemporary built-in desk carpeted study room idea in Seattle

This LEED-H Platinum-certified custom luxury home in Oregon demonstrates an exceptional commitment to excellence. Designed by Green Hammer architect Jan Fillinger, the Fineline House was designed and built with unprecedented precision — from the interior finishes to the state-of-the-art lighting, ventilation, and built-in home energy-monitoring systems. It utilizes Passivhaus detailing and 100% of the lumber used for the structure and framing of the project was Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC)-certified.

Mid-sized trendy u-shaped slate floor open concept kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mountain Peek is a custom residence located within the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. The layout of the home was heavily influenced by the site. Instead of building up vertically the floor plan reaches out horizontally with slight elevations between different spaces. This allowed for beautiful views from every space and also gave us the ability to play with roof heights for each individual space. Natural stone and rustic wood are accented by steal beams and metal work throughout the home. (photos by Whitney Kamman)

Perennial gardens in spring include wedding veil spieria, Sara Beth peony, cranesbill, salvia, weiglia and phlox.
This is an example of a large transitional full sun backyard formal garden in Burlington for spring.

Custom floating desks inspired by midcentury classics provide ample workspace for two. Warm colors and terrazzo floors complete this serene basement home office. Photos by Geoffrey Hodgdon

Example of a small trendy master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile doorless shower design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

2nd Place - Willow Homes LLC http://www.gowillowhomes.com
Inspiration for a small timeless master white tile medium tone wood floor drop-in bathtub remodel in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

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/