Rosenberg Kolb Architects is proud to announce our renovation of a 1747 timber frame house on Nantucket Island, completed in 2011. The first historic renovation project in Nantucket to receive LEED Gold status. The project was given a Grand Award by Eco Home Magazine in July, 2011. The project included: Restructuring the foundations to align and stabilize the structure in addition to providing for a new insulated crawl space; A 260 square foot addition for a kitchen, bath, and new entry; New cedar shingles, roof shingles, and restored historic windows; The house met the strict regulations of Nantucket's Historic District. On the inside, LEED Gold certification was met through: High R-value insulation and reduced air leakage; High efficiency heating, air conditioning, plumbing fixtures, and appliances; Low-emission paints and finishes as well as a clay wall finish; Using reclaimed materials from the original house and other sites. The project has been published in: N Magazine July 2011 Eco Home Magazine July 2011 New England Home June 2011

Eichler in Marinwood - The primary organizational element of the interior is the kitchen. Embedded within the simple post and beam structure, the kitchen was conceived as a programmatic block from which we would carve in order to contribute to both sense of function and organization. photo: scott hargis

In this home we applied a few different film to protect from UV rays, reduce heat and glare. we used Hüper Optik Ceramic 60, Hüper Optik Klar 85 and Hüper Optik Fusion 28

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Window film installed on residential windows can help homeowners enjoy the view of the water with reduced heat and glare Photo Courtesy of Eastman
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Builder: Highmark Builders Inc; Photographers: Spacecrafting Photography; Window Film Installations by Solar Shield, Inc.
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Homeowners may enjoy the view and natural light more with reduced heat and glare with window film installed Photo Courtesy of Eastman
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A rain chain collects roof runoff and delivers it to the rain garden. The rain garden collects water and lets it soak into the ground slowly, so it doesn't run off into nearby waterways.

This motorized outdoor screen shade was installed to reduce sun glare and add protection from insects.
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In this home we applied a few different film to protect from UV rays, reduce heat and glare. we used Hüper Optik Ceramic 60, Hüper Optik Klar 85 and Hüper Optik Fusion 28

This motorized outdoor screen shade was installed to reduce sun glare and add protection from insects.
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Solar shades provide daytime privacy and UV protection, reduce heat, and create sleek, modern lines for this dining room.
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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.

We protected this glass railing in the pool room with DFI's patented easy-to-clean protective coating, Diamon-Fusion. Diamon-Fusion surface protective coating can help reduce the cleaning time and effort, protect surfaces from hard water spots, soap scum, and mold. It works not only on glass, but also on granite, tiles, porcelain, and quartz surfaces.

Decorative Privacy Frost will give you total day and night privacy also protecting you from harmful UV rays and reducing glare

Gutter protection can help reduce the amount of debris that collects inside your gutters, which means fewer clogs and less frequent gutter cleaning throughout the year. Every home is different, so we provide free on-site gutter assessments to recommend the gutter protection option that best fits your roof, surrounding trees, and maintenance goals.

Gutter protection can help reduce the amount of debris that collects inside your gutters, which means fewer clogs and less frequent gutter cleaning throughout the year. Every home is different, so we provide free on-site gutter assessments to recommend the gutter protection option that best fits your roof, surrounding trees, and maintenance goals.