OVERVIEW Set into a mature Boston area neighborhood, this sophisticated 2900SF home offers efficient use of space, expression through form, and myriad of green features. MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING Designed to accommodate three family generations, paired living spaces on the first and second levels are architecturally expressed on the facade by window systems that wrap the front corners of the house. Included are two kitchens, two living areas, an office for two, and two master suites. CURB APPEAL The home includes both modern form and materials, using durable cedar and through-colored fiber cement siding, permeable parking with an electric charging station, and an acrylic overhang to shelter foot traffic from rain. FEATURE STAIR An open stair with resin treads and glass rails winds from the basement to the third floor, channeling natural light through all the home’s levels. LEVEL ONE The first floor kitchen opens to the living and dining space, offering a grand piano and wall of south facing glass. A master suite and private ‘home office for two’ complete the level. LEVEL TWO The second floor includes another open concept living, dining, and kitchen space, with kitchen sink views over the green roof. A full bath, bedroom and reading nook are perfect for the children. LEVEL THREE The third floor provides the second master suite, with separate sink and wardrobe area, plus a private roofdeck. ENERGY The super insulated home features air-tight construction, continuous exterior insulation, and triple-glazed windows. The walls and basement feature foam-free cavity & exterior insulation. On the rooftop, a solar electric system helps offset energy consumption. WATER Cisterns capture stormwater and connect to a drip irrigation system. Inside the home, consumption is limited with high efficiency fixtures and appliances. TEAM Architecture & Mechanical Design – ZeroEnergy Design Contractor – Aedi Construction Photos – Eric Roth Photography

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The owners of this inner- SE Buckman beauty wanted to reinvigorate the home's historic 1913 charm while tastefully balancing clean, contemporary design with deep energy upgrades. Green Hammer met the challenge with an expanded gourmet kitchen, fine woodwork, reclaiming the attic for a bedroom suite and yoga space with views of the Portland skyline and all the accouterments of a great Green Hammer project like heat recovery ventilation, comprehensive energy and weatherization upgrades, and a rooftop solar array. Photo: Bill Purcell

Modern architecture at its finest, this award-winning home was formerly described as a dated McMansion. Now a modernistic retreat with a rooftop solar energy system, it's not only sustainable but architecturally distinctive. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Exterior limestone: Solstice Stone Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/

The rooftop deck features a green roof and is the location of the solar array. Photo: Jill Greer
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Side view of a restored Queen Anne Victorian focuses on attached carriage house containing workshop space and 4-car garage, as well as a solarium that encloses an indoor pool. Shows new side entrance and u-shaped addition at the rear of the main house that contains mudroom, bath, laundry, and extended kitchen.

Side view of a restored Queen Anne Victorian with wrap-around porch, hexagonal tower and attached solarium that encloses an indoor pool. Shows new side entrance and u-shaped addition housing mudroom, bath, laundry, and extended kitchen. Side yard has formal landscape, wide paths, and a patio enclosed by a stone seating wall.

Primary bathroom of a ground-up new construction home in the Berkeley Hills, CA, as featured on America ByDesign on CBS. A white terrazzo waterfall vanity with gold and warm aggregate chips is positioned directly in front of double-height floor-to-ceiling steel-framed glazing - the San Francisco Bay, East Bay hills, rooftop deck cable railing, and clear blue sky filling the window behind the vanity in an unobstructed panoramic view. Integrated undermount sink with slim brushed metal single-handle faucet and round tabletop vanity mirror. Floating walnut vanity cabinet with two drawers, brushed metal pulls, and open lower shelf beside the terrazzo section. Slim black cylinder pendant light with exposed globe bulb drops from above. Frameless glass shower enclosure with ceiling-mounted rain shower head visible at right. Large-format dark slate floor tile throughout the bathroom zone. Freestanding white soaking tub partially visible at lower left. Rooftop deck with lounge chair visible through the glazing beyond. New Construction - Fold House - Berkeley Hills CA - CB Architecture + Design

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At the apex of a quiet cul de sac, with the Brunswick Commons trail meandering just footsteps from the backyard, an active retired couple wanted to build their forever home. They wanted the most efficient house they could build with at least 100% of the energy coming from their rooftop solar array. Even with a wall of pine trees directly to the south Michael Maines was able to design a house that, with high attention to detailing, we were able to make a net positive energy home. The 48 solar panels on the roof will make more than enough to power everything in the home and the extra will be credited toward the couple’s camp in northern Maine. Our diligent focus on air sealing paid off with a blower door shell test of .12 ACH50 (for comparison, passive house requires below .60 ACH50). With 12 inch thick double stud walls packed tight with recycled cellulose insulation, and heated and cooled with heat pumps, this house will stay comfortable all year round.

Juan M. of New Bern, NC is the proud new owner of this solar panel system installed by solar developer Green Solar Technologies. After reaching out to GST, Juan was able to have all of his questions answered and a system was designed to cover his annual electricity needs. GST helped to put him through financing to get just the right loan and collect all necessary permits to operate. The result? This 13.275 kW PV rooftop array has become the perfect finishing touch to his property. Now, with his American-made solar panels, he no longer is dependent on the utility company to power his home. This solar energy system includes 45 SolarWorld modules, 1 SolarEdge inverter, 45 power optimizers, and real-time, full-system energy monitoring access. It also comes with a 25 year warranty. See more solar panel installations and reviews at https://www.greensolartechnologies.com/reviews. For a Free Solar Quote with all the best incentives for your area, call (844) 899-8393!

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contemporary mountain-modern residence with a strong emphasis on clean lines, natural materials, and a sleek, functional aesthetic. Style: The design is contemporary with modern-industrial influences and mountain architecture sensibilities—ideal for a wooded or alpine setting. It combines sharp geometric forms with warm natural textures and large windows to blend into its natural surroundings while embracing indoor-outdoor living. Exterior Details: Facade: A combination of natural stone, smooth cement or stucco-like panels give it a minimalist yet earthy appeal. Roof: A mix of low-pitched and flat rooflines with standing seam metal roofing adds to the modern edge while handling snow and rain effectively. Windows: Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interior with natural light and provide seamless views of the surrounding landscape. The dark window frames enhance the contemporary look. The back has a covered entry with slim, industrial-style supports and clean metal trim lines marks the welcome point with understated elegance. Outdoor Space: The large concrete patio and intentional landscaping (with raised beds and defined plantings) emphasize structured simplicity and low-maintenance beauty. Sustainability Elements: The home appears to have rooftop solar panels, hinting at eco-conscious design choices.

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Juan M. of New Bern, NC is the proud new owner of this solar panel system installed by solar developer Green Solar Technologies. After reaching out to GST, Juan was able to have all of his questions answered and a system was designed to cover his annual electricity needs. GST helped to put him through financing to get just the right loan and collect all necessary permits to operate. The result? This 13.275 kW PV rooftop array has become the perfect finishing touch to his property. Now, with his American-made solar panels, he no longer is dependent on the utility company to power his home. This solar energy system includes 45 SolarWorld modules, 1 SolarEdge inverter, 45 power optimizers, and real-time, full-system energy monitoring access. It also comes with a 25 year warranty. See more solar panel installations and reviews at https://www.greensolartechnologies.com/reviews. For a Free Solar Quote with all the best incentives for your area, call (844) 899-8393!

From the street, this property commands attention — a striking two-story California Contemporary with a bold mix of white stucco, warm wood cladding, dark metal accents, and floor-to-ceiling glass that sets it apart from everything around it. The clean geometric facade and rooftop solar, signal both architectural ambition and smart building — a fully realized main house and ADU compound designed to live beautifully. This is new construction done right.

Creating Comfort in Outdoor Spaces Porches, patios, and decks allow you to connect with the natural beauty of the outdoors and extend the living space of your home. With the addition of Graber LightWeaves® Exterior Solar Shades, these areas can also be comfortably protected from intense sun and excessive heat. Since these shades tend to be larger and installed in higher, harder-to-access areas, they pair perfectly with a motorized lift: the light streaming in to your patio can be controlled with the touch of a button. Hung outside porch windows, exterior solar shades block the sun before its rays reach the glass panes and impact the interior.

2020 - Comfortable seating and garden lighting makes the days stretch into the night. Retractable pergola give much-need overhead shade during the dog days of summer