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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/

Column Size: 10" x 7'-02" A custom octagonal wood column by Chadsworth Incorporated supports the upper level in the rustic farmhouse of award-winning designer, Mary Douglas Drysdale. The column features a plain, tapered 10" x 7'-02" shaft with a matching octagonal Roman Doric capital. Mary Douglas Drysdale recommends Chadsworth Columns, as seen in her comments in Veranda Magazine. PHOTOGRAPHY: GORDON BEALL, INTERIOR, RESIDENTIAL

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The True Ofuro Mini came about as the direct result of your requests. It too is inspired by the ancient traditions of Japanese bathing that led to the development of our incredibly popular True Ofuro. It too draws on the best ergonomic principles to sculpt a bath with internal seating and built-in headrest, made available in a very compact footprint to fit into even the smallest bathrooms. In fact, Aquatica’s clever designers have managed to create this ‘small and tall’ tub, deep enough for full body soaking in a footprint of just 43”. Now we have made one more important innovation to the Ofuro Mini - the addition of a stunning graphite black option, using our award-winning and ground-breaking AquateX™ solid surface composite. Just think how that might look in your bathroom! It is taller and deeper and features a slightly elevated rim for improved neck and head support, as well as a convenient ergonomic built-in seat, allowing the body to comfortably emerge to maximum water capacity. The height of the True Ofuro Mini Japanese style soaking bathtub is substantially taller than the original True Ofuro bathtub, and therefore we recommend people who are shorter than 170cm also purchase our stylish teak wood step. Aquatica’s international industrial design team, used advanced CAD tools, modeling and repeated testing with real size prototype units so that we could reach the optimal balance between ergonomic comfort and visual appeal. Our AquateX™ material is the star in this Japanese soaking tub as it retains heat much longer and also has a silky and velvety surface. This bathtub is currently one of our most space conscious bathtubs at a size of 43" x 43" (1090x1090mm), making the freestanding and petite construction of this Japanese style bathtub easy to be installed in any sized bathroom.

Premium siding from Celect® Cellular Composite Siding by Royal® is made from recyclable, state-of-the-art cellular materials. Which means it faithfully reproduces the deep grain texture and solid heft of real wood. And every style is equally unaffected by mold, mildew, weather and the effects of time.

➤ GO TO THE PRODUCT PAGE Available with a plywood or upholstered seat, the Sling features a rear leg which follows the angle of the back, becoming both a structural support and design feature at the same time. BIFMA certified The stool stacks for easy shipping and storage, stacking more than four chairs is not recommended. Very sturdy structure for high traffic environments Bar stool, dining chair, and lounge chair also available for coordinated seating Contract grade and suitable for residential and commercial settings.

- Finish: Gold & Clear - Canopy Dimensions: 13.8"L x 4.7"W x 1.4"H (350mmL x 120mmW x 35mmH) - Overall Length of Hanging Rod: 11.8"/300mm - Overall Length of Chain: 15.7"/400mm (Adjustable) - Light Dimmable: Yes. Supports three color temperature adjustments (3000K / 4000K / 6000K) via pushing on/off switch. (★Switch NOT included) - Assembly Required: Yes. This fixture does need to be hard-wired and assemble the arms of the light. Professional installation is recommended.

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Location: Rocklin, CA Project Type: The exterior trim, T1-11 siding and trim, the pedestrian door and jambs, the support post Description: Damage noted to the exterior trim, T1-11 siding and trim, the pedestrian door and jambs, the support post caused by uncontrollable exterior moisture sources. RECOMMENDATION: Cut back and remove trim as necessary. Remove and replace damaged siding utilizing complete sheets where practical. Remove and replace the damaged portions of siding using galvanized z-bar where necessary. Install new trim at repaired areas only. PAINTING: Prime paint on all exterior surfaces included in this estimate in the event that pre-primed wood is not used. Elite Construction and Remodel to color match and paint the repaired areas only as discussed with the client. Elite Construction and Remodel is not responsible for color match due to the age of the old painted surfaces compared to the new painted surface. https://www.eliteconstructioncorp.com/projects/rocklin-racetrack-ca

Location: Denver, CO, USA Dado designed this 4,000 SF condo from top to bottom. A full-scale buildout was required, with custom fittings throughout. The brief called for design solutions that catered to both the client’s desire for comfort and easy functionality, along with a modern aesthetic that could support their bold and colorful art collection. The name of the game - calm modernism. Neutral colors and natural materials were used throughout. "After a couple of failed attempts with other design firms we were fortunate to find Megan Moore. We were looking for a modern, somewhat minimalist design for our newly built condo in Cherry Creek North. We especially liked Megan’s approach to design: specifically to look at the entire space and consider its flow from every perspective. Megan is a gifted designer who understands the needs of her clients. She spent considerable time talking to us to fully understand what we wanted. Our work together felt like a collaboration and partnership. We always felt engaged and informed. We also appreciated the transparency with product selection and pricing. Megan brought together a talented team of artisans and skilled craftsmen to complete the design vision. From wall coverings to custom furniture pieces we were always impressed with the quality of the workmanship. And, we were never surprised about costs or timing. We’ve gone back to Megan several times since our first project together. Our condo is now a Zen-like place of calm and beauty that we enjoy every day. We highly recommend Megan as a designer." Dado Interior Design

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This view shows the easy installation of the legs. Tabletop flattener cleats are recommended. The cleat eliminates warping of tabletop boards, hence the term 'flattener' cleat. Great for use with hairpin legs. Gives additional support and strength to long tables. Use when span between legs (as measured along the length of the tabletop boards) is 30" or greater. Simple Installation. No woodworking experience needed. Cleats fasten to table top with wood screws (included). Free cleat installation with tabletop purchase. Choose a cleat length about six inches shorter than your dining table top is wide, or about four inches shorter than your side/coffee table is wide. (Cleats run perpendicular to tabletop board direction.)

Client testimonial from project: We are first time home remodelers, and are very cost conscious. Ammirato helped us in every way. They are professional, communicative, friendly and surprisingly affordable based on the level of service and quality. I would strongly recommend using Ammirato to anyone. They are great! Virtual Imagery 360 Photography

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