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Stepping into this courtyard melts your worries away. The custom water feature signifies it is a place of peace and tranquility. The client requested a low maintenance space that coordinated with the architecture of the home. We developed a design for a classic style courtyard with a hint of French countryside. We integrated existing elements with a travertine fountain, limestone stepping stones, green island ficus, waxleaf ligustrum topiary, flap jacks, blue chalk sticks, and a white bougainvillea . The running water from the fountain creates a white noise that reduces the impact of nearby traffic. This courtyard has zero lawn, is water efficient, and is low maintenance. But best of all, the clients love their new space.

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Plus, reduce the traditional installation time and down times for a full shower floor preparation for tiling.
Ironwood Renovation LLC is a Certified Installer for Wedi waterproof shower systems in Snohomish, WA

Hidden Lakes Estates. Our beautiful DSLD homes feature numerous amenities inside and out, such as fully sodded yards, granite countertops, and energy-efficient features to reduce your monthly bills, and so much more. Hidden Lakes Estates is conveniently located just a few miles south of I-12 in the charming city of Walker, with the interstate only minutes away, on Joe May Road right off of Walker South Road. You can enjoy Juban Crossing, which is easily accessible to the community and hosts shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family. Rouses Supermarket, Walk-on’s Bistreaux, Movie Tavern, and many other restaurants and retailers anchor the shopping center. Hidden Lakes Estates is also only ten minutes away from Denham Springs’s Antique Village and Bass Pro Shop.
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Our client planned to spend more time in this home and wanted to increase its livability. The project was complicated by the strata-specified deadline for exterior work, the logistics of working in an occupied strata complex, and the need to minimize the impact on surrounding neighbours.
By reducing the deck space, removing the hot tub, and moving out the dining room wall, we were able to add important livable space inside. Our homeowners were thrilled to have a larger kitchen. The additional 500 square feet of living space integrated seamlessly into the existing architecture.
This award-winning home features reclaimed fir flooring (from the Stanley Park storm), and wood-cased sliding doors in the dining room, that allow full access to the outdoor balcony with its exquisite views.
Green building products and processes were used extensively throughout the renovation, which resulted in a modern, highly-efficient, and beautiful home.

A variety of drought tolerant plant such as Blue Chalk Sticks, Flapjacks, Mesquite, and Soft-Tipped Yucca were added to achieve a modern aesthetic that is also low maintenance. The fence that separates the the courtyard and the motor court is made from cattle panel inspired by the client's nearby ranch.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington.
Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio.
Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater.
Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass.
Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck.
Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space.
Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy.
Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design
Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design
Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio
Photos: Eric Roth Photography

The goal set by the owners, a couple with farm family backgrounds, for a vacation and ultimately retirement home on 30 acres in the Mount Washington Valley was a high performance, low maintenance, Greek Revival inspired farmstead. The program included an open plan living/dining/kitchen area, first floor master suite, open and screen porches, mudroom, second floor guest bedrooms, and a barn to house farm equipment, recreational vehicles and a bocce court.
The building envelope includes continuously insulated R-32 walls, R-60 roof, R-18 foundation walls, and R-20 under the basement slab. Dense packed cellulose in wall and roof assemblies minimized the use of spray foam. A blower door test of 0.76 ACH50 confirmed a tightly constructed envelope. Traditional details, using non-traditional synthetic and composite products, were developed to clad the exterior and a 23 kW PV array was added to the south facing barn roof.
Energy efficient heating and cooling systems, along with balanced ventilation using an energy recovery ventilator (ERV), were integrated with the interiors. The second floor hallway is partitioned off from the stair to reduce heating and cooling loads when the guest rooms aren’t occupied. All LED lighting, including a cove light tucked into custom ceiling moldings, and Energy Star appliances reduced the electrical load. Two 30-yard containers of wood, plastic and cardboard were recycled during construction. The home achieved a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating of -30 (negative 30!), an order of magnitude below the 52 HERS average for New Hampshire and climate zone 6A in 2020. The electric meter has been running backward since the project was completed.
The result is a home that is healthy, comfortable, durable, and efficient, with electricity produced on site that more than offsets its use of fossil fuels.

We gave this newly-built weekend home in New London, New Hampshire a colorful and contemporary interior style. The successful result of a partnership with Smart Architecture, Grace Hill Construction and Terri Wilcox Gardens, we translated the contemporary-style architecture into modern, yet comfortable interiors for a Massachusetts family. Creating a lake home designed for gatherings of extended family and friends that will produce wonderful memories for many years to come.

Stepping into this courtyard melts your worries away. The custom water feature signifies it is a place of peace and tranquility. The client requested a low maintenance space that coordinated with the architecture of the home. We developed a design for a classic style courtyard with a hint of French countryside. We integrated existing elements with a travertine fountain, limestone stepping stones, green island ficus, waxleaf ligustrum topiary, flap jacks, blue chalk sticks, and a white bougainvillea . The running water from the fountain creates a white noise that reduces the impact of nearby traffic. This courtyard has zero lawn, is water efficient, and is low maintenance. But best of all, the clients love their new space.

Stepping into this courtyard melts your worries away. The custom water feature signifies it is a place of peace and tranquility. The client requested a low maintenance space that coordinated with the architecture of the home. We developed a design for a classic style courtyard with a hint of French countryside. We integrated existing elements with a travertine fountain, limestone stepping stones, green island ficus, waxleaf ligustrum topiary, flap jacks, blue chalk sticks, and a white bougainvillea . The running water from the fountain creates a white noise that reduces the impact of nearby traffic. This courtyard has zero lawn, is water efficient, and is low maintenance. But best of all, the clients love their new space.

Major alterations to the structure completely changed the way the existing spaces felt and functioned. A pitched ceiling replaced the flat livingroom ceiling. Large sliding doors opened the living room directly onto the deck. This functionally doubled the size of the living areas, despite not increasing the footprint. The master bedroom received large stacking slider opening onto the deck, designed for privacy from the living area. Laundry and kitchen are combined with ample storage behind minimalist cabinetry. Storage and bench space are maximised while keeping everything open and airy. The white cabinetry reduces the bulk of so much storage in a smaller space. New insulation, uPVC windows and energy efficient blinds improved thermal performance. A cold house became warm, inviting,cheaper to heat and cool. The outside of the building received new window frames, colour palette, deck, facade lightling, downpipes and gutters. Retaining cladding + floors made this a cost-effective, + radical transformation.

Our client planned to spend more time in this home and wanted to increase its livability. The project was complicated by the strata-specified deadline for exterior work, the logistics of working in an occupied strata complex, and the need to minimize the impact on surrounding neighbours.
By reducing the deck space, removing the hot tub, and moving out the dining room wall, we were able to add important livable space inside. Our homeowners were thrilled to have a larger kitchen. The additional 500 square feet of living space integrated seamlessly into the existing architecture.
This award-winning home features reclaimed fir flooring (from the Stanley Park storm), and wood-cased sliding doors in the dining room, that allow full access to the outdoor balcony with its exquisite views.
Green building products and processes were used extensively throughout the renovation, which resulted in a modern, highly-efficient, and beautiful home.

The home office has evolved into an indispensable space that seamlessly blends productivity and comfort.
Tailored to the demands of remote work or personal projects, a well-designed home office often features ergonomic furniture, ample storage, and efficient technology integration.
Thoughtful placement of desks and chairs enhances workflow, while strategic lighting promotes focus and reduces eye strain. The home office is not only a functional workspace but also an expression of individual style, with personalized decor and organizational elements contributing to a conducive and inspiring atmosphere.
As the boundary between work and home blurs, the home office emerges as a versatile sanctuary that fosters concentration, creativity, and a harmonious work-life balance.

Green Hammer worked with the client and real estate agent to find a home to renovate to their goals and budget. This 1930’s Alameda house had a robust structure, but the interior was a series of compromised disjointed remodel projects. The clients wanted a contemporary design that could blend with the historic neighborhood. In addition to creating an elegant contemporary design, we air-sealed, added deep insulation, and integrated heat recovery ventilation to reduce energy consumption by 80%.
Photography: T.S. Wahlen

Hidden Lakes Estates. Our beautiful DSLD homes feature numerous amenities inside and out, such as fully sodded yards, granite countertops, and energy-efficient features to reduce your monthly bills, and so much more. Hidden Lakes Estates is conveniently located just a few miles south of I-12 in the charming city of Walker, with the interstate only minutes away, on Joe May Road right off of Walker South Road. You can enjoy Juban Crossing, which is easily accessible to the community and hosts shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family. Rouses Supermarket, Walk-on’s Bistreaux, Movie Tavern, and many other restaurants and retailers anchor the shopping center. Hidden Lakes Estates is also only ten minutes away from Denham Springs’s Antique Village and Bass Pro Shop.

Inspiration for a large contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Charlotte with white walls

Perched on a stunning point overlooking the Atlantic, this storey-and-a-half home has enough room to house a large family and several guests, while still feeling cozy for a couple. The building shape is defined and accentuated by the interaction between metal and wood siding. The simple barn shape is punctured at critical points to bring in light and heat, to protect doorways, and to provide outdoor space for beekeeping. A sunshade on the south-west corner which prevents overheating is hung from stainless-steel rods to maintain the integrity of the ocean views. A fully air-sealed modern wood stove serves all heating required, further reducing the environmental impact of this home while providing a comfortable hearth to gather the family on winter nights.
Photo Credit: Jarrell Whisken

Perched on a stunning point overlooking the Atlantic, this storey-and-a-half home has enough room to house a large family and several guests, while still feeling cozy for a couple. The building shape is defined and accentuated by the interaction between metal and wood siding. The simple barn shape is punctured at critical points to bring in light and heat, to protect doorways, and to provide outdoor space for beekeeping. A sunshade on the south-west corner which prevents overheating is hung from stainless-steel rods to maintain the integrity of the ocean views. A fully air-sealed modern wood stove serves all heating required, further reducing the environmental impact of this home while providing a comfortable hearth to gather the family on winter nights.
Photo Credit: Jarrell Whisken

Hidden Lakes Estates. Our beautiful DSLD homes feature numerous amenities inside and out, such as fully sodded yards, granite countertops, and energy-efficient features to reduce your monthly bills, and so much more. Hidden Lakes Estates is conveniently located just a few miles south of I-12 in the charming city of Walker, with the interstate only minutes away, on Joe May Road right off of Walker South Road. You can enjoy Juban Crossing, which is easily accessible to the community and hosts shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family. Rouses Supermarket, Walk-on’s Bistreaux, Movie Tavern, and many other restaurants and retailers anchor the shopping center. Hidden Lakes Estates is also only ten minutes away from Denham Springs’s Antique Village and Bass Pro Shop.

The Mendocino 760 Prefabricated ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is an efficiently designed modern 2 bedroom/1 bathroom home built completely out of teak grown on deforested cattle lands through reforestation efforts.
The structure, floors, exterior cladding, interior walls, ceilings, doors, millwork, and cabinetry are all made out of sustainably-grown teak wood. You are capturing carbon and reducing your footprint while gaining rental income and increasing the value of your property.
-Furniture-grade finishes
-Teak exterior cladding
-Teak wide plank floor
-Teak Ceiling
-Teak doors, millwork, and cabinetry
-Solar option available
-760ft2 home with 230ft2 deck
-Site plan, design, engineering, and permit coordination included
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