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The Ranch Pass Project consisted of architectural design services for a new home of around 3,400 square feet. The design of the new house includes four bedrooms, one office, a living room, dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry/mud room, upstairs children’s playroom and a three-car garage, including the design of built-in cabinets throughout. The design style is traditional with Northeast turn-of-the-century architectural elements and a white brick exterior. Design challenges encountered with this project included working with a flood plain encroachment in the property as well as situating the house appropriately in relation to the street and everyday use of the site. The design solution was to site the home to the east of the property, to allow easy vehicle access, views of the site and minimal tree disturbance while accommodating the flood plain accordingly.

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Along with getting rid of the busy wallpaper, the first thing our designers wanted to do was remove the low-hanging soffit. Doing so made the ceilings seem higher and allowed for stylish decorative lighting to be installed over the mirrors, drawing the eyes upward and brightening the room. Custom raised-panel cabinetry replaced the original cabinets, and the vanity top was raised to today’s standard height of 36 inches. Relocating the angled sink to the left end of the vanity allowed for more usable counter space, the addition of stacked drawers, and widening of the sit-down vanity area. Reducing the size of the large linen cabinet at the right end of the vanity also contributed to these updates. Dimmable LED can lights and a small ceiling fan were installed in the freshly painted ceiling, complimenting the crisp, white color scheme. Final photos by www.impressia.net

Castillo Housing Corporation, Sustainable, Healthy and Energy Efficient modern home design. Not your average home...If you are looking for something different, and unlike the majority of homes being built, you'll want to show them this beautifully designed modern green home. This home is designed for optimal energy efficiency and a healthier indoor environment. Some of the many features include water saving faucets, strategically placed vinyl low E impact casement windows to allow plenty of natural day light to enter thereby reducing the need for artificial lighting, top quality Mohawk finish flooring, Cambria solid surface counter tops, super insulated and tight thermal envelop reducing air leakage, two 14 SEER Carrier high efficiency heat pumps, master bedroom walk in closet 11'x 10', over sized utility room with built in ironing board, 340 square foot covered lanai overlooking a lovely back yard filled with natural Florida drought resistant landscaping. Other interesting features include a exposed block stair tower designed to act as a thermal chimney allowing hot air to escape through an electronically controlled skylight and drawing cool air from below thereby creating an internal breeze, metal stairs with exposed risers, a rain water harvesting system to allow the use of recycled rain water for plants and garden, and concrete driveway with green dividers to minimize storm water run.

CLOSE-UP OF REDUCED DEPTH CABINET TO ALLOW ROOM BEHIND FOR BEV. FRIDGE BEHIND WALL.....SET IT AT A "45" TO TRANSITION INTO THE FRONT WALL AND ALSO SUPPORT THE CTR. TOP.

Steam is allowed to escape from this 1/2" glass steam shower. It features a pivoting section of glass in the side panel of this neo-angle enclosure. Low Iron glass allows for perfectly clear 1/2" glass. .Frameless Shower enclosure by Anderson Glass LLC, NJ

Interior shot of year round living space. Space includes: exterior grade video monitor that can withstand extreme elements and reduce glare; direct vent gas fireplace to keep space warm all year long; exterior grade grill capped with commercial grade exhaust hood, allowing client to bring grilling inside; panoramic doors system which allows space to convert from a wall of insulated glass panels to a completely open-air room; a full width screen system that retracts into the soffits; and Zuri decking, which can withstand all elements while maintaining an elegant design. Photographed by Michael Braun.

This LEED Platinum certified house reflects the homeowner's desire for an exceptionally healthy and comfortable living environment, within a traditional neighborhood. INFILL SITE. The family, who moved from another area of Wellesley, sought out this property to be within walking distance of the high school and downtown area. An existing structure on the tight lot was removed to make way for the new home. 84% of the construction waste, from both the previous structure and the new home, was diverted from a landfill. ZED designed to preserve the existing mature trees on the perimeter of the property to minimize site impacts, and to maintain the character of the neighborhood as well as privacy on the site. EXTERIOR EXPRESSION. The street facade of the home relates to the local New England vernacular. The rear uses contemporary language, a nod to the family’s Californian roots, to incorporate a roof deck, solar panels, outdoor living space, and the backyard swimming pool. ZED’s careful planning avoided to the need to face the garage doors towards the street, a common syndrome of a narrow lot. THOUGHTFUL SPACE. Homes with dual entries can often result in duplicate and unused spaces. In this home, the everyday and formal entry areas are one and the same; the front and garage doors share the entry program of coat closets, mudroom storage with bench for removing your shoes, and a laundry room with generous closets for the children's sporting equipment. The entry area leads directly to the living space, encompassing the kitchen, dining and sitting area areas in an L-shaped open plan arrangement. The kitchen is placed at the south-west corner of the space to allow for a strong connection to the dining, sitting and outdoor living spaces. A fire pit on the deck satisfies the family’s desire for an open flame while a sealed gas fireplace is used indoors - ZED’s preference after omitting gas burning appliances completely from an airtight home. A small study, with a window seat, is conveniently located just off of the living space. A first floor guest bedroom includes an accessible bathroom for aging visitors and can be used as a master suite to accommodate aging in place. HEALTHY LIVING. The client requested a home that was easy to clean and would provide a respite from seasonal allergies and common contaminants that are found in many indoor spaces. ZED selected easy to clean solid surface flooring throughout, provided ample space for cleaning supplies on each floor, and designed a mechanical system with ventilation that provides a constant supply of fresh outdoor air. ZED selected durable materials, finishes, cabinetry, and casework with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and no added urea formaldehyde. YEAR-ROUND COMFORT. The home is super insulated and air-tight, paired with high performance triple-paned windows, to ensure it is draft-free throughout the winter (even when in front of the large windows and doors). ZED designed a right-sized heating and cooling system to pair with the thermally improved building enclosure to ensure year-round comfort. The glazing on the home maximizes passive solar gains, and facilitates cross ventilation and daylighting. ENERGY EFFICIENT. As one of the most energy efficient houses built to date in Wellesley, the home highlights a practical solution for Massachusetts. First, the building enclosure reduces the largest energy requirement for typical houses (heating). Super-insulation, exceptional air sealing, a thermally broken wall assembly, triple pane windows, and passive solar gain combine for a sizable heating load reduction. Second, within the house only efficient systems consume energy. These include an air source heat pump for heating & cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and high efficiency appliances. Lastly, photovoltaics provide renewable energy help offset energy consumption. The result is an 89% reduction in energy use compared to a similar brand new home built to code requirements. RESILIENT. The home will fare well in extreme weather events. During a winter power outage, heat loss will be very slow due to the super-insulated and airtight envelope– taking multiple days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. An engineered drainage system, paired with careful the detailing of the foundation, will help to keep the finished basement dry. A generator will provide full operation of the all-electric house during a power outage. OVERALL. The home is a reflection of the family goals and an expression of their values, beautifully enabling health, comfort, safety, resilience, and utility, all while respecting the planet. ZED - Architect & Mechanical Designer Bevilacqua Builders Inc - Contractor Creative Land & Water Engineering - Civil Engineering Barbara Peterson Landscape - Landscape Design Nest & Company - Interior Furnishings Eric Roth Photography - Photography

Maximum minimalism | Axor Starck X’s flat, smooth surfaces contrast with the cylindrical body and simple handle, personifying Philippe Starck’s passion for minimalism and geometric diversity. As if from a spring, the faucets create a wide flow of water, and the spray can be adjusted to change the angle of the water’s flow. Axor Starck X faucets are available in four different heights, allowing you to fully explore the horizontal and vertical spaces in your bathroom. Reducing design to a natural state, Axor Starck X opens a broad spectrum of possibilities that free you to create a personalized bathroom setting for relaxing and living. | Available at www.shopstudio41.com

After: Shower floor was lower to crreate a flush entrance for wheel chair or walker entry. The shower glass is higed to reduce splashing, but allow for increased entry space or assitence with bathing.

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A bird's eye view allows a glimpse of the green roofs of the home, nestled into the treelines and overlooking the bay and small islands. Green roofs provide visual beauty from the roadway access on the top of the hill, and reduce the air conditioning load on the interior spaces in the home.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN LOOKING FOR BIOPHILIC WALL ART While you’ll never go wrong by choosing nature-based images, there are particular scenes, colors and styles that will produce the greatest biophilic impact in your space. First and foremost, realistic photographic images of nature or nature scenes tend to produce the most robust biophilic benefits. Realistic scenes stimulate a person’s imagination in a gentle and comforting way, allowing his or her mind to calmly wander through a familiar view. When people look at photographs, they think to themselves, “I’ve never been there before but I know that this is a place that exists and I want to go there”.

Zoning regulations imposed a major constraint: demolishing the original structure would have drastically reduced the allowable square footage for new construction. As a result, the design was developed entirely within the existing foundation. What could have been a limitation became a catalyst for innovation. The new structure was intentionally secondary to the main house, maintaining a clear hierarchy while expanding spatial and functional possibilities. The lots are now joined and the driveway services both structures

-In this kitchen renovation, new double islands & ceiling-high cabinetry quadruples the previous counter & storage space -9’ island with seating includes three workstations -Seating island offers under counter electronics charging ports & three shelves of storage per workstation in cabinets directly in front of stools -Behind stools, lower cabinetry provides one drawer & two pull-out shelves per workstation -7’ prep island services 48” paneled refrigerator & 48” gas range & includes 2nd sink, 2nd dishwasher & 2nd trash/recycling station -Wine/beverage chiller located opposite island sink -Both sink spigots are touch-less & are fed by whole-house water filtration system -Independent non-leaching water faucet delivers purified, double-pass reverse osmosis drinking water -Exhaust fan for gas range is hidden inside bridge of upper cabinets -New built-in window seat in bay window increases seating for informal dining while reducing floor space needed for table and chairs -New configuration allows unobstructed windows & French doors to flood space with natural light & enhances views into the back yard -Gray-blue coloration of cabinet bases helps anchor the middle of the room and provides welcome contrast in scheme

These specially engineered shades diffuse the light, minimizing glare, and reduce heat gain, which can lower your cooling bills. More than that, they allow a view outdoors, even while they protect your interior from harmful UV rays. Plus, solar shades deliver a clean, classic look.

The General Electric GXULQR is a replacement filter for GE under-sink and refrigerator water filtration systems. It uses a one-stage filtration system to improve the quality of your drinking water. Water passes through the filter and collects contaminants like sediment, chlorine, and rust. This not only reduces unpleasant tastes and odors, but it also helps to extend the life of appliances that use clean water, such as ice makers and coffee machines. The GE GXULQR has a twist-and-lock design that allows for easy filter replacements without having to turn off the water supply. With a capacity of 2,000 gallons, it can provide clean, filtered water to your kitchen or bathroom for up to six months.

The top row of wood across the pergola is designed to meet the sun head-on. These purlins or slats are positioned close together for increased shade, but we didn’t stop there. We also added a TopGal polycarbonate cover to the pergola for increased protection from the sun. The homeowners chose a bronze-tinted TopGal cover because it filters out more sun than clear polycarbonate sheets would filter. TopGal blocks UV rays while allowing light to penetrate, and it will also reduce the heat on this patio in the afternoons.