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The garage for this residence is very unique. It boasts a 1200SF green roof over the 18 x 26 garage/shop and 10 x 26 carport and storage area. Addtionally there is a 8 x 18 office located on the back of the garage making this a very multipurpose space.

The garage for this residence is very unique. It boasts a 1200SF green roof over the 18 x 26 garage/shop and 10 x 26 carport and storage area. Addtionally there is a 8 x 18 office located on the back of the garage making this a very multipurpose space.

Multipurpose bonus room by garage entrance: armoire storage with full body mirror and ottoman; chess game area, sitting area for entertaining near the bar at the corner.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
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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/

Photos by Liz Daly http://www.lizdaly.com/
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A modern garage conversion in Portland, Oregon, transformed into a warm, four-seasons flex space. This multipurpose retreat features knotty pine plank walls and black herringbone tile floors. The lounge area is anchored by a low-profile sectional sofa with tapered wood legs, a lightweight wood coffee table, and a layered Southwestern-style rug. Natural light pours in through an open glass garage door that creates a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Design details include a brass marble arc lamp, desert-inspired artwork, and touches of greenery that bridge the interior with the outdoor garden.

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A modern garage conversion in Portland, Oregon, transformed into a warm, four-seasons flex space. This multipurpose retreat features knotty pine plank walls and black herringbone tile floors. The lounge area is anchored by a low-profile sectional sofa with tapered wood legs, a lightweight wood coffee table, and a layered Southwestern-style rug. Natural light pours in through an open glass garage door that creates a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Design details include a brass marble arc lamp, desert-inspired artwork, and touches of greenery that bridge the interior with the outdoor garden.

A modern garage conversion in Portland, Oregon, transformed into a warm, four-seasons flex space. This multipurpose retreat features knotty pine plank walls and black herringbone tile floors. The lounge area is anchored by a low-profile sectional sofa with tapered wood legs, a lightweight wood coffee table, and a layered Southwestern-style rug. Natural light pours in through an open glass garage door that creates a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Design details include a brass marble arc lamp, desert-inspired artwork, and touches of greenery that bridge the interior with the outdoor garden.

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A modern garage conversion in Portland, Oregon, transformed into a warm, four-seasons flex space. This multipurpose retreat features knotty pine plank walls and black herringbone tile floors. The lounge area is anchored by a low-profile sectional sofa with tapered wood legs, a lightweight wood coffee table, and a layered Southwestern-style rug. Natural light pours in through an open glass garage door that creates a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Design details include a brass marble arc lamp, desert-inspired artwork, and touches of greenery that bridge the interior with the outdoor garden.

A modern garage conversion in Portland, Oregon, transformed into a warm, four-seasons flex space. This multipurpose retreat features knotty pine plank walls and black herringbone tile floors. The lounge area is anchored by a low-profile sectional sofa with tapered wood legs, a lightweight wood coffee table, and a layered Southwestern-style rug. Natural light pours in through an open glass garage door that creates a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Design details include a brass marble arc lamp, desert-inspired artwork, and touches of greenery that bridge the interior with the outdoor garden.

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