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/

ClearViewGlassRailings 1/2" thick tempered glass panels are 5' wide by 1 meter tall with 316 Stainless Steel solid core spigots provide a clear view from your deck without any disruption of your view! Finished glass height is 42" approx. CVGRailings provide the most beautiful deck railing available today! Please visit our website www.CVGRailings.com for additional data.

ClearViewGlassRailings 1/2" thick tempered glass panels are 5' wide by 1 meter tall with 316 Stainless Steel solid core spigots provide a clear view from your deck without any disruption of your view! Finished glass height is 42" approx. CVGRailings provide the most beautiful deck railing available today! Please visit our website www.CVGRailings.com for additional data.

Luxurious residences in PGA Catalunya, one of the main golf resorts in the world located in Girona, 50 minutes from Barcelona ... Apartments, townhouses and Villas. Starting at $ 390,000 EUR. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Luxurious residences in PGA Catalunya, one of the main golf resorts in the world located in Girona, 50 minutes from Barcelona ... Apartments, townhouses and Villas. Starting at $ 390,000 EUR. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

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Luxurious residences in PGA Catalunya, one of the main golf resorts in the world located in Girona, 50 minutes from Barcelona ... Apartments, townhouses and Villas. Starting at $ 390,000 EUR. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Noble and Sophisticated, in the best of Rua da Graça ... 4 suites, 241 m², 4 garages + deposit, 17 units, diverse entertainment amenities and good construction standard. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Noble and Sophisticated, in the best of Rua da Graça ... 4 suites, 241 m², 4 garages + deposit, 17 units, diverse entertainment amenities and good construction standard. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Side door removed. All existing brick and lake stone removed, turned around to expose the unpainted side, and reinstalled. Windows are back to original size and mullions are according data provided by heritage. Front door portico was also evident on photos discovered from the early 1900's.

Whether in winter or summer this 900 m² chalet represents the top of the luxury and technology already built in the French mountains ... Sublime, majestic interior and stunning views of mountains and valley. Value on request. In collaboration with Megève Sotheby's. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Located in the French Alps, this Chalet is ideal for all lovers of mountain and ski ... Majestic, charming and cozy atmosphere ... It has a living room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, jacuzzi, sauna, boiler, and much more. Value on request. In collaboration with Megève Sotheby's. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Unique location in São Lázaro, with panoramic ocean views ... 4 suites, large spaces, well distributed plan and refined finishes ... Complete with entertainment amenities. * Internal illustrative pictures referring to the unit decorated model, are not part of the property. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Whether in winter or summer this 900 m² chalet represents the top of the luxury and technology already built in the French mountains ... Sublime, majestic interior and stunning views of mountains and valley. Value on request. In collaboration with Megève Sotheby's. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Located in the French Alps, this Chalet is ideal for all lovers of mountain and ski ... Majestic, charming and cozy atmosphere ... It has a living room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, jacuzzi, sauna, boiler, and much more. Value on request. In collaboration with Megève Sotheby's. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Located in the French Alps, this Chalet is ideal for all lovers of mountain and ski ... Majestic, charming and cozy atmosphere ... It has a living room, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, jacuzzi, sauna, boiler, and much more. Value on request. In collaboration with Megève Sotheby's. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Quiet, Exclusive and Desirable ... Wimbledon is a social and shopping paradise, due to its easy access and proximity to central London. Units 1-2-3-4 bedrooms starting at $ 1,150,000 Pounds. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Quiet, Exclusive and Desirable ... Wimbledon is a social and shopping paradise, due to its easy access and proximity to central London. Units 1-2-3-4 bedrooms starting at $ 1,150,000 Pounds. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Whether in winter or summer this 900 m² chalet represents the top of the luxury and technology already built in the French mountains ... Sublime, majestic interior and stunning views of mountains and valley. Value on request. In collaboration with Megève Sotheby's. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.