Modern custom home nestled in quiet Arcadia neighborhood. The expansive glass window wall has stunning views of Camelback Mountain and natural light helps keep energy usage to a minimum. CIP concrete walls also help to reduce the homes carbon footprint while keeping a beautiful, architecturally pleasing finished look to both inside and outside. The artfully blended look of metal, concrete, block and glass bring a natural, raw product to life in both visual and functional way

Give your glass surfaces the look of a classic pristal glass with this static cling window film. The geometric design creates a dimensional blurred appearance. Block unwanted views and viewers Block 99% of UV-B Rays and 91% of UV-A Rays Filters light & reduces Glare Great for Shower Doors, Windows, and Cabinets Static cling - no adhesives, spray surface with water Roll can be cut into stripes for a custom look Comes on one 17.71-in by 78.74-in sheet

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Raleigh Window Film installed energy-saving solar control film on a residential property in Raleigh, NC. The film blocks up to 79% of solar heat gain in summer, significantly reducing air conditioning costs while keeping interiors comfortable year-round. The homeowner saw measurable utility bill reductions within the first billing cycle.

Solar Shades maintain your view while reducing glare and blocking sunlight. Choose from three levels of solar shade transparency—the percentage indicates the amount of UV rays that will pass through the fabric.

Portland Window Tint installed energy-saving solar control film on a residential property in Portland, OR. The film blocks up to 79% of solar heat gain in summer, significantly reducing air conditioning costs while keeping interiors comfortable year-round. The homeowner saw measurable utility bill reductions within the first billing cycle.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Block the sun and maintain your view! Our large selection of interior solar screens is the ideal solution to your indoor natural lighting needs. Allow the proper amount of sunlight in while creating the perfect environment in your home. Utilize the interior solar screens to reduce the sun’s glare while saving money by blocking the heat from entering the room. Choose from a variety of fabrics that can blend with their surroundings or feature them as a design aspect in the room. Our interior solar screens are best for windows, glass doors, and sunrooms. Maintain your view while blocking harmful UV rays.

design: Studio TOOP, 2013 location: Rotterdam, NL status: built in 2014, Weldam Groenprojecten photo: Hans Clauzing, 2014 Our good friend Gerda is an avid photographer with a special interest in nature photography and butterflies. She also suffers from a lung disease that sometimes leaves her less mobile and able to head out to pursue this passion. A garden to take pictures in, even when you're not up to heading further out into the world. That was the main goal of this garden. With limited means and the use of affordable materials we created a wheel chair friendly garden that offers ample space for both human and wild life.

Skylights let a great amount of natural light in but also cause damage to furnishings and cause rooms to heat up. Window film blocks Ultra-violet light that damages furnishings and skin while reducing the amount of solar heat allowed to enter the space.

With big windows, you have a lot of sun coming in during the day, that creates hot spots and glare making it very uncomfortable to be in the room when the sun is out. Additionally, UV entering the home damages furniture and flooring. Adding home window film to windows, you’re able to block heat entering the home, reduce heat, and block 99.9% of UV rays.

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2015 Houzz
Urban kitchen photo in Toronto

Example of a large mountain style l-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble countertops

With big windows, you have a lot of sun coming in during the day, that creates hot spots and glare making it very uncomfortable to be in the room when the sun is out. Additionally, UV entering the home damages furniture and flooring. Adding home window film to windows, you’re able to block heat entering the home, reduce heat, and block 99.9% of UV rays.

With big windows, you have a lot of sun coming in during the day, that creates hot spots and glare making it very uncomfortable to be in the room when the sun is out. Additionally, UV entering the home damages furniture and flooring. Adding home window film to windows, you’re able to block heat entering the home, reduce heat, and block 99.9% of UV rays.

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