Krull Residence in Alaska with ASC Building Products' Country Rustic Corrugated siding. Country Rustic Corrugated siding provides the distinctive look of weathered metal with the added benefit of robust strength, high wind performance and the assurance of a limited lifetime warranty. Photo Credit Krull Residence

Optically clear window film from Suntrol has many benefits. Not only can it save you up to 1/3 on energy costs all year round, but it provides 92% more insulting power than glass alone, filters 99% of UV rays, protects your furnishings and prevents glare on TV and computers!

Mahonia aquifolium / Oregon grape Photo: Manuel, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic. Modified from the original by Debbie Ballentine.

This elegant 6’ sheer descent waterfall looks striking centred on the elevated ledgerock wall with ornamental grasses and five columnar European Homrbeams as a backdrop. The soothing sounds of falling water provide a practical benefit by helping to mask the noise from traffic.

Using Lapitec for drawer fronts provide a sleek and modern look, as well as the practical benefits of the material, such as resistance to stains and scratches. The use of Lapitec drawer fronts help create a seamless and uniform appearance throughout the cabinetry, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space.

Having a two-tiered island or peninsula provides several benefits: separation of turf between the upper counter and prep space, outlets in the backsplash (no cords dangling over the side of cabinets), and a visual baffle of all the cooking mess when sitting down at the table for a nice meal.

Optically clear window film from Suntrol has many benefits. Not only can it save you up to 1/3 on energy costs all year round, but it provides 92% more insulting power than glass alone, filters 99% of UV rays, protects your furnishings and prevents glare on TV and computers!

The custom designed 5’ x 10’ spa is nestled into the corner to provide users with a pleasing view across the pool. The six powerful spa jets ensure maximum enjoyment and therapeutic benefit. The spa was constructed using special insulated underground plumbing which allows for year-round use.

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

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This recently purchased home in Baltimore near Morgan State University had original wood siding, which was rotting in some places, and had single pane wood windows that were leaking air and provided no insulation value. Capital provided and installed custom vinyl insulated replacement windows that are highly energy efficient with 12 layers of Low-e and argon, along with additional luxury features and benefits such as Tru-v beveled colonial grid pattern. In addition to the windows, Capital provided and installed Mastic Quest 4’’ siding in Pebblestone Clay with Rugged Canyon trim as a beautiful accent while capping all windows and doors in white.

Although this plunge pool/spa may be small, it is unquestionably the intriguing focal point of this family’s spacious backyard on a ravine. It not only has visual appeal but also will provide a long list of recreation and leisure benefits in the years to come.

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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.

This space provides visitors with all the functionality of a kitchen and living area while taking into account the minimal storage needs of guests. The linear kitchen is recessed below an open walkway on the second story of the guest house, while the living area benefits from a double-height ceiling. The use of paneling on the living room wall serves as a focal point while simultaneously mirroring the grid formed by the millions of the east-facing curtain wall leading to the outdoor deck. The primary sources of natural light are from the east and south, providing maximum solar efficiency to the space and making for a comfortable and economical design.

Spice Ball™ in landscape
This is an example of an eclectic partial sun landscaping in Chicago.

Our clients had a couple young kids and wanted to renovate their house. We used timber framing to extend and add-on to the existing home and significantly increase the square footage of the house. This provided both structural and aesthetic benefits for the project. The kitchen has numerous local and handmade features, including a soapstone countertop and built-in sink.

The kitchen is truly the heart of the home in the design for Lisarow House. The bold black cabinets have been paired with warm timber tones to help anchor this kitchen with-in the space. The dark tones are offset by the abundance of natural light that floods in from a double height void over and large stacking doors to the deck areas, providing a sense a light and volume whilst maintaining a cozy ambiance. The kitchen location was carefully considered so it benefits from sightlines to all backyard, entertaining and living spaces.

Bahama Shutters enhance the tropical look of your home while offering everyday use and protection. While still allowing a cool coastal breeze, the Bahama Shutter provides shading protection from the sun. The added privacy benefit of Bahama Shutters eliminates the need for interior window blinds or shutters, while still allowing in light and air flow in the closed position.