Key Sustainable Design Features: - Photovoltaic Solar panels substantially reduce the house’s energy needs and the owners dependence on the energy grid. - Timber Frame Construction, means less energy loss and a warmer house. - Solar gains, thereby reducing the need for energy needed to heat the house. - Superior levels of insulation using cellulose recycled newspaper insulation reduce energy required to heat the house. Cellulose also has an increased density which holds the heat better. - High performance glazing not only reduces energy loss, but also reduces the cold radiant feel of windows. - A wood burning stove providing space heating and additional water heating. Wood is a renewable source and is carbon neutral. - The use of vegetation and landscaping to protect the house against dominant prevailing winds.

Country kitchen photo in Atlanta

An eclectic mix of materials was the request for this kitchen. Following an inspirational picture that the clients had clipped from a newspaper, we made this kitchen come to life. Herringbone laid floor tile, rough knotty alder cabinetry, with a vintage finish on the island and touches of metal in the copper hood and sink.

The Answer Wood Stove is a beautiful small stove built with heavy-duty, high quality construction. This wood stove uses a five-sided convection chamber to distribute heat evenly throughout your home. Cool room air is naturally drawn around the hot firebox, heated, and returned back into the room without using a convection fan. The Answer's 1.6 cubic foot firebox is large enough to hold an 18" log, offering longer burn times with less reloading. This wood stove is also alcove and mobile home approved. Now available with the GreenStart, patent-pending ignition system for the modern wood burner; just load your wood and push a button! We've completely eliminated slow, cracked open door startups and laboring over fickle newspaper.

Hers: Having the mirror from the dressor on the wall beside the ensuite lets you dress with confidence instead of exposing your bedraggled bed head as the first thing you see when you wake. The handy wicker basket is a great place for tossing knitting, newspapers, magazines and what ever else you might like to entertain yourself while relaxing. Even the dog has his own special bed layered with two cushions providing support and softness.

This beautiful modern/rustic coop we buiilt is featured in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper at a lovely featured home in Pacific Beach, CA. It is a match to their modern landscape design and complimentary to their house style. Measures 12' long x 4' wide x 6' tall for full walk in access. It is home to 4 beautiful rare and exotic chickens that we provided as well as all the necessary implements. Features a roof-top succulent garden on top of the coop section with piped in drainage, a fold down door that doubles as a coop-to-run ramp, modern/rustic paint scheme combo, thermal corrugated roofing over run area and more!

The Endeavor is our best-selling wood stove since 1984 because it combines form and function with an unbeatable heat transfer system. This wood burning stove is ideal for heating medium to large sized homes and living spaces. It features one of the cleanest burning fireboxes of any mid-sized wood stove at only 1.9 grams of emissions per hour! The firebox can also hold logs up to 18" in length and provides longer burn times. The Endeavor offers the closest clearance of any wood stove in the industry - as close as 4-1/4" to a rear combustible surface. In addition, a bypass damper makes startups easy and prevents smoke-backs during reloading. The Endeavor comes available with GreenStart, our patent-pending ignition system for the modern wood burner; just load your wood and push a button! We've completely eliminated slow, cracked open door startups and laboring over fickle newspaper.

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Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel with white walls

This beautiful modern/rustic coop we buiilt is featured in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper at a lovely featured home in Pacific Beach, CA. It is a match to their modern landscape design and complimentary to their house style. Measures 12' long x 4' wide x 6' tall for full walk in access. It is home to 4 beautiful rare and exotic chickens that we provided as well as all the necessary implements. Features a roof-top succulent garden on top of the coop section with piped in drainage, a fold down door that doubles as a coop-to-run ramp, modern/rustic paint scheme combo, thermal corrugated roofing over run area and more!

An eclectic mix of materials was the request for this kitchen. Following an inspirational picture that the clients had clipped from a newspaper, we made this kitchen come to life. Herringbone laid floor tile, rough knotty alder cabinetry, with a vintage finish on the island and touches of metal in the copper hood and sink.

Example of a transitional bathroom design in Bridgeport

Modern Coffee Table Paride by LA Vetreria Made in Italy Paride is an italian coffee table made entirely of glass. The coffee table features four legs in chrome plated finish. The Paride coffee table is made of 0.4" thick glass obtained by bending a shaped sheet. The coffee table top is available in a white, black, red, yellow, brown, blue, green or grey lacquered glass. There is also a bottom shelf that serves great for storing your newspapers and magazines. Features: Coffee table with four legs in chrome finish Made of 0.4" curved tempered glass Bottom storage area Top is available in a white, black, red, yellow, brown, blue, green and grey lacquered glass The starting price is for the Paride Coffee Table. Dimensions: Coffee Table: W47.2" x D27.6" x H14.2"

Photography by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

Griffins Gate is a beautiful 3,200 square foot energy independent passive solar home with a separate 1,200 square foot studio built on 5 ½ acres in Montgomery County, Maryland. The home was designed to be energy independent and in complete harmony with nature; to be all natural, non-toxic, and organic for the health of the owners. The walls and roof are insulated with recycled newspaper. The home faces south to maximize the passive solar benefit, with engineered overhangs shading the windows all summer to minimize the cooling load. In tandem with an energy efficient high mass fireplace, a geothermal heat pump warms the radiant floor in the winter. In the summer, cool water is circulated from the well through the radiant floor and a fan coil unit cools the air in the home.

As publishers of multiple local newspapers, the Allens have a deadline-driven schedule and were looking for a low-maintenance, low-carbon place of respite. Coming from a large but dark 1970s suburban home for their blended family, they craved light, openness, and connection to nature. Perched on a wooded north-facing slope overlooking a canal, the site required a design that could balance competing interests for Northern views with ample Southern exposure for light and warmth. The lower south-facing roof also plans for photovoltaic panels, which, when installed, will supply most, if not all of the home’s annual energy needs. With a modest custom-home budget, the design team optimized the architecture for minimal waste and used off-the-shelf products and technologies in creative ways to achieve targets for Passive House air tightness. Collaboration with the builder was also key to executing the design intent and technical detailing on budget. https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/home/passive-energy-efficient-age-in-place-house-bucks-county-20200123.html

We changed this suburban homes front entrance from "builder special" into a contemporary masterpiece using premium hard and soft materials. Natural stone steppingstones and driveway banding lead you to a combination of natural stone and pavingstone walkways and steps to the front door. Natural stone walls shoulder your flow through the frontyard and mature plantings that flower at different time in the season add needed interest. A front patio set allows the homeowners a space to read and relax in the morning sun with a newspaper and coffee.

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

We changed this suburban homes front entrance from "builder special" into a contemporary masterpiece using premium hard and soft materials. Natural stone steppingstones and driveway banding lead you to a combination of natural stone and pavingstone walkways and steps to the front door. Natural stone walls shoulder your flow through the frontyard and mature plantings that flower at different time in the season add needed interest. A front patio set allows the homeowners a space to read and relax in the morning sun with a newspaper and coffee.

This beautiful modern/rustic coop we buiilt is featured in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper at a lovely featured home in Pacific Beach, CA. It is a match to their modern landscape design and complimentary to their house style. Measures 12' long x 4' wide x 6' tall for full walk in access. It is home to 4 beautiful rare and exotic chickens that we provided as well as all the necessary implements. Features a roof-top succulent garden on top of the coop section with piped in drainage, a fold down door that doubles as a coop-to-run ramp, modern/rustic paint scheme combo, thermal corrugated roofing over run area and more!