The Solar House combines passive solar design with active solar equipment. This house has a 4-kilowatt photovoltaic system and heats domestic water with the sun as well (the electric meter runs backwards). We started with super insulated SIPS panels and included a high efficiency radiant heating system, but the owners prefer to cozy up to the wood burning stove after a day on the slopes. Spirit Builders includes craftsmanship and attention to detail in every home we build.

Essential, contemporary, and inviting defines this extremely energy efficient, Energy Star certified, Passive House design-inspired home in the Pacific Northwest. Designed for an active family of four, the one-story 3 bedroom, 2 bath floor plan offers tasteful aging in place features, a strong sense of privacy, and a low profile that doesn’t impinge on the natural landscape. This house will heat itself in the dead of winter with less energy than it takes to run a hair dryer, and be sensual to live in while it does it. The forms throughout the home are simple and neutral, allowing for ample natural light, rich warm materials, and of course, room for the Guinea pigs makes this a great example of artful architecture applied to a genuine family lifestyle. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. Natural daylight enters both from the tilt & turn and fixed windows in the living and dining areas, and through the terrace door that leads seamlessly outside to the natural landscape. Project Designed & Built by: artisansgroup Certifications: Energy Star & Built Green Lvl 4 Photography: Art Gray of Art Gray

Essential, contemporary, and inviting defines this extremely energy efficient, Energy Star certified, Passive House design-inspired home in the Pacific Northwest. Designed for an active family of four, the one-story 3 bedroom, 2 bath floor plan offers tasteful aging in place features, a strong sense of privacy for both kids and parents, and a low profile that doesn’t impinge on the natural landscape. This house will heat itself in the dead of winter with less energy than it takes to run a hair dryer, and be sensual to live in while it does it. The forms throughout the home are simple and neutral, allowing for ample natural light, rich warm materials, and of course, room for the Guinea pigs makes this a great example of artful architecture applied to a genuine family lifestyle. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. Natural daylight enters both from the tilt & turn and fixed windows in the living and dining areas, and through the terrace door that leads seamlessly outside to the natural landscape. Designed and constructed by The Artisans Group out of Olympia, Washington - a small but mighty firm co-owned by Randy Foster and Tessa Smith. Fun, funky and innovative, The Artisans Group has designed and built more Passive Houses than any other firm on the West Coast. Known for their striking, award winning, and sensible work, they provide solutions for projects of any size and budget. Photography: Art Gray of Art Gray Photography

Mumford & Wood has designed and manufactured beautiful windows and doors for Kylemore House on the Coombe Estate, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. This is an exclusive 9,000 sq ft new-build house which has recently been awarded winner of the ‘Best Out of London Home’ and runner-up of the ‘Best Luxury Home’ at the 2014 Evening Standard New Homes Awards. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty Coombe Park is within 10 minutes of Wimbledon Village, the Common and Richmond Park. Designed by Hoban Design, Kingston upon Thames (www.hobandesign.co.uk) for main contractor Epsom Builders, a family run business in Surrey, the property has been designed to achieve the highest levels of energy efficiency with an ‘A’ EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Energy Rating and Code 4 Sustainable Homes. Mumford & Wood Conservation™ timber fenestration products are highly energy efficient and play their part in this overall achievement. Kylemore is one of only 0.01% of homes built to achieve this standard in England. Photography by Chris Snook.

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Living room - mid-sized mediterranean formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

A historic row house in the museum district of Richmond, VA was renovated from the studs up. Many of its original elements were restored while functional, eco-friendly and efficient modern updates were implemented. An open concept main floor, three bright bedrooms upstairs with brand new bathrooms and a fully finished basement/den made this a brand new home, but with character and history built in.

The small kitchen was completely reconfigured into an efficient L with a small stainless steel island. Lots of counter space,Horizontal drawers with internal drawers and tool rail keep the clutter away and lots of organization. Pendant lighting for task and new appliances. The floating shelves are native Aspen slabs of wood with steel supports.

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Whole house remodel consisting of a brand new designer kitchen, all new doors and windows, 3 new bathrooms, all new custom closets, a new laundry room with custom cubbies for miles and miles, a new distressed steel & stone fireplace surround and custom steel stair railings throughout. We installed new flooring, trim, paint and new energy efficient light fixtures throughout. We also installed a water treat system, gave the old HVAC system a serious tune-up and installed electric powered heated floors in the master bath. JELD-WEN windows and doors. GE appliances from Mountain High Appliances. Walnut flooring from Handcrafted Flooring in Carbondale. ► . ◾️TMC Builders Inc Colorado: Family owned construction company based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We specialize in new residential construction, kitchen & bath remodels, ADUs and mother-in-law suites. We also provide comprehensive property management services. . ◾️See our Portfolio . Link in Bio. . . . #Aspen #SnowmassVillage #Snowmass #Carbondale #GlenwoodSprings #KitchenRemodel #BathRemodel #MotherinLawSuites #PropertyManagementService #NewGarages #TenantUpfits #RetailNewConstruction #RetailRemodeling #OfficeNewConstruction #OfficeNewRemodeling #SunRoom #Customhomebuilder #Generalcontractor #builder #gc #homebuilders #aspenhomes #aspenbuilders #aspencolorado #aspensnowmass #aspenmountain #aspenfoodandwine #customhomebuilders #skiaspen #aspenco

Essential, contemporary, and inviting defines this extremely energy efficient, Energy Star certified, Passive House design-inspired home in the Pacific Northwest. Designed for an active family of four, the one-story 3 bedroom, 2 bath floor plan offers tasteful aging in place features, a strong sense of privacy for both kids and parents, and a low profile that doesn’t impinge on the natural landscape. This house will heat itself in the dead of winter with less energy than it takes to run a hair dryer, and be sensual to live in while it does it. The forms throughout the home are simple and neutral, allowing for ample natural light, rich warm materials, and of course, room for the Guinea pigs makes this a great example of artful architecture applied to a genuine family lifestyle. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. Natural daylight enters both from the tilt & turn and fixed windows in the living and dining areas, and through the terrace door that leads seamlessly outside to the natural landscape. Designed and constructed by The Artisans Group out of Olympia, Washington - a small but mighty firm co-owned by Randy Foster and Tessa Smith. Fun, funky and innovative, The Artisans Group has designed and built more Passive Houses than any other firm on the West Coast. Known for their striking, award winning, and sensible work, they provide solutions for projects of any size and budget. Photography: Art Gray of Art Gray Photography

This project was a renovation of an 1824 antique farmhouse in Fairfield, CT. Additions that were constructed in the 1940's were removed, portions of the original structure including the roof and framing were selectively demolished in order to maintain the charm and beauty of the original home. Three additions were carefully designed to complement the remaining original structure and meet the space and function requirements of the homeowners. The additions include a new lower level playroom an au-pair bedroom, and additional mechanical space. The first floor received a new kitchen, living room, great room and mud room as well as two powder rooms. The second floor is outfitted with a new bedroom, laundry room, master bedroom suite and balcony. The renovated space includes the dining room, study, butler's pantry, entry hall stair and two bedrooms. Finally, new electrical and energy efficient mechanical systems and windows and doors were installed throughout the home. Starting with the main entry at the north side of the house, the home was totally renovated inside and out. The entire exterior of the home was restored. A new entrance portico was constructed while incorporating the original entry stoop. A custom hand built balustrade was installed on all of the balcony rail areas. Inside the dining room, the colonial feel with oversized fireplace was maintained, and the original wide-plank pine boards were reused to keep the warmth and charm of the original room intact. The main entry ceiling was removed to create space open to the second floor. This space was adorned with a wonderful antique pendant fixture which now hangs from the second floor ceiling. Two arched stained glass doors were purchased from an architectural salvage shop and installed to separate the Entry from the Study.

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Inspiration for an eclectic wooden straight open staircase remodel in Minneapolis

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Whole house remodel consisting of a brand new designer kitchen, all new doors and windows, 3 new bathrooms, all new custom closets, a new laundry room with custom cubbies for miles and miles, a new distressed steel & stone fireplace surround and custom steel stair railings throughout. We installed new flooring, trim, paint and new energy efficient light fixtures throughout. We also installed a water treat system, gave the old HVAC system a serious tune-up and installed electric powered heated floors in the master bath. JELD-WEN windows and doors. GE appliances from Mountain High Appliances. Walnut flooring from Handcrafted Flooring in Carbondale. ► . . ◾️TMC Builders Inc Colorado: Family owned construction company based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We specialize in new residential construction, kitchen & bath remodels, ADUs and mother-in-law suites. We also provide comprehensive property management services. . ◾️See our Portfolio . Link in Bio. . . . #Aspen #SnowmassVillage #Snowmass #Carbondale #GlenwoodSprings #KitchenRemodel #BathRemodel #MotherinLawSuites #PropertyManagementService #NewGarages #TenantUpfits #RetailNewConstruction #RetailRemodeling #OfficeNewConstruction #OfficeNewRemodeling #SunRoom #Customhomebuilder #Generalcontractor #builder #gc #homebuilders #aspenhomes #aspenbuilders #aspencolorado #aspensnowmass #aspenmountain #aspenfoodandwine #customhomebuilders #skiaspen #aspenco

Whole house remodel consisting of a brand new designer kitchen, all new doors and windows, 3 new bathrooms, all new custom closets, a new laundry room with custom cubbies for miles and miles, a new distressed steel & stone fireplace surround and custom steel stair railings throughout. We installed new flooring, trim, paint and new energy efficient light fixtures throughout. We also installed a water treat system, gave the old HVAC system a serious tune-up and installed electric powered heated floors in the master bath. JELD-WEN windows and doors. GE appliances from Mountain High Appliances. Walnut flooring from Handcrafted Flooring in Carbondale. ► . . ◾️TMC Builders Inc Colorado: Family owned construction company based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We specialize in new residential construction, kitchen & bath remodels, ADUs and mother-in-law suites. We also provide comprehensive property management services. . ◾️See our Portfolio . Link in Bio. . . . #Aspen #SnowmassVillage #Snowmass #Carbondale #GlenwoodSprings #KitchenRemodel #BathRemodel #MotherinLawSuites #PropertyManagementService #NewGarages #TenantUpfits #RetailNewConstruction #RetailRemodeling #OfficeNewConstruction #OfficeNewRemodeling #SunRoom #Customhomebuilder #Generalcontractor #builder #gc #homebuilders #aspenhomes #aspenbuilders #aspencolorado #aspensnowmass #aspenmountain #aspenfoodandwine #customhomebuilders #skiaspen #aspenco

This light and bright kitchen is crisp and fresh with Wellborn cabinets painted in Sandstone Slate. The granite countertops are Saint Cecilia Light. The custom backsplash that runs from the counter to the cabinets has biscuit colored 3x6 subway tile. The oil rubbed bronze knobs and pulls create a nice contrast on the light cabinets.

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Mid-sized arts and crafts beige split-level mixed siding house exterior photo in Austin with a shed roof and a metal roof

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Small trendy wooden straight staircase photo in Atlanta