Homeowners may enjoy the view and natural light more with reduced heat and glare after window film is installed. Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Example of a trendy living room design in Charleston

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/

This powder bath just off the garage and mudroom is a main bathroom for the first floor in this house, so it gets a lot of use. the heavy duty sink and full tile wall coverings help create a functional space, and the cabinetry finish is the gorgeous pop in this traditionally styled space. Powder Bath Cabinetry: Cabico Elmwood Series, Fenwick door, Alder in Gunstock Fudge Vanity: custom designed, built by Elmwood with custom designed turned legs from Art for Everyday Hardware: Emtek Old Town clean cabinet knobs, polished chrome Sink: Sign of the Crab, The Whitney 42" cast iron farmhouse with left drainboard Faucet: Sign of the Crab wall mount, 6" swivel spout w/ lever handles in polished chrome Commode: Toto Connelly 2-piece, elongated bowl Wall tile: Ann Sacks Savoy collection ceramic tile - 4x8 in Lotus, penny round in Lantern with Lotus inserts (to create floret design) Floor tile: Antique Floor Golden Sand Cleft quartzite Towel hook: Restoration Hardware Century Ceramic hook in polished chrome

The perfect place for backpacks after a long school day. A space where everything has it's place!
Mid-sized transitional gender-neutral laminate floor and gray floor teen room photo in Seattle with multicolored walls

Homeowners may enjoy the view and natural light more with reduced heat and glare after window film is installed. Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Mid-sized 1950s formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Newark with white walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and no tv

Photo Credit: Susan Shahan Before demolition front photo of farmhouse.
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse home design design in Houston

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Inspiration for an industrial attached garage workshop remodel in Dallas

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master white tile, stone tile and gray tile mosaic tile floor and white floor corner shower remodel in Houston with light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

Window Film Chattanooga installed safety and security window film for a retail storefront in Chattanooga, TN. The film holds shattered glass in place during break-in attempts, severe weather, or accidental impact, reducing injury risk and slowing forced entry. The installation is virtually invisible and does not alter the appearance of the storefront. Window Film Chattanooga provides security film solutions for homes, offices, schools, and commercial properties across the greater Chattanooga area.

Small elegant galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Window Film Huntsville installed safety and security window film for a Madison County retail storefront. The film holds shattered glass in place during severe weather, break-in attempts, or accidental impact, reducing injury risk and slowing forced entry. The installation is virtually invisible and does not alter the appearance of the storefront. Window Film Huntsville provides security film solutions for homes, schools, offices, and commercial properties across the greater Huntsville area.

Window Film Chattanooga installed safety and security window film for a retail storefront in Chattanooga, TN. The film holds shattered glass in place during break-in attempts, severe weather, or accidental impact, reducing injury risk and slowing forced entry. The installation is virtually invisible and does not alter the appearance of the storefront. Window Film Chattanooga provides security film solutions for homes, offices, schools, and commercial properties across the greater Chattanooga area.

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Home bar - mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor and beige floor home bar idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

This customer needed their property re-graded after the installation of concrete. We also pulled out a chainlink fence and reduced the lawn areas to make mowing faster and easier.

This customer needed their property re-graded after the installation of concrete. We also pulled out a chainlink fence and reduced the lawn areas to make mowing faster and easier.

To create a colonial outdoor living space, we gut renovated this patio, incorporating heated bluestones, a custom traditional fireplace and bespoke furniture. The space was divided into three distinct zones for cooking, dining, and lounging. Firing up the built-in gas grill or a relaxing by the fireplace, this space brings the inside out.

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