The master suite is a true self-sufficient oasis, with its own refrigeration and coffee bar.
Large transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

The master suite is a true self-sufficient oasis, with its own refrigeration and coffee bar.
Large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in New York with blue walls and no fireplace

2010 NARI CAPITAL COTY GRAND AWARD WINNER The homeowner wanted to add square footage and implement an aging-in-place strategy that will enable her to live out her days in residence with dignified self-sufficiency. Specifically, she was seeking an updated family room and larger master bedroom suite. Additionally, she wanted to maintain the original intent of the Cape Cod style. A 28’ x 29’ addition was split between the new family room and the new master suite. First, every doorway into the master suite was redone for better accessibility. The suite itself features a cathedral ceiling, skylights and recessed lighting. The master suite bathroom has features a whirlpool bath, walk-in shower and double vanity. Grab bars and other handicap-accessible features are incorporated for aging in place living. A double-sided fireplace connects the master suite and the family room.

This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.

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Transformation of space and lowering energy consumption. ​ Ecologically sustainable design is integral in our design approach and forms our unique architectural and aesthetic design. Decrease reliance upon heating and cooling. The original house had small, narrow windows and tiny rooms confining the use of space. By changing the layout of the rooms and creating more space for a comfortable open space living, the house is now characterised by its openness and transparency. The use ecological materials, such as clay plaster, wall heating, solar panels and a biomass boiler for heating, plus cooling by ventilation turns this house into a self sufficient, low energy house.

Self sufficiency in paradise best describes this residence located behind Cooks Beach in the Coromandel. Situated next to the top of a waterfall, this off the grid home takes advantage of the private north facing rocky knoll. Simple pavilions cluster around the rocky knoll providing a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces and have been arranged to take advantage of the view and sun. Limited access meant trucks could not deliver concrete, so floor slabs were strategically placed to maximize passive solar collection. Winter sun is adsorbed in tiled floor slabs which radiates warmth back into the spaces at night. Pergolas and eaves shade these slabs keeping the interior cool in the hot summer months. Locally milled Lawson Cyprus weatherboards clad the exterior, nestling the structure into the surrounding bush. A glimpse of the stream feeding the waterfall can be seen when taking a bath.

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A visual artist and his fiancée’s house and studio were designed with various themes in mind, such as the physical context, client needs, security, and a limited budget. Six options were analyzed during the schematic design stage to control the wind from the northeast, sunlight, light quality, cost, energy, and specific operating expenses. By using design performance tools and technologies such as Fluid Dynamics, Energy Consumption Analysis, Material Life Cycle Assessment, and Climate Analysis, sustainable strategies were identified. The building is self-sufficient and will provide the site with an aquifer recharge that does not currently exist. The main masses are distributed around a courtyard, creating a moderately open construction towards the interior and closed to the outside. The courtyard contains a Huizache tree, surrounded by a water mirror that refreshes and forms a central part of the courtyard. The house comprises three main volumes, each oriented at different angles to highlight different views for each area. The patio is the primary circulation stratagem, providing a refuge from the wind, a connection to the sky, and a night sky observatory. We aim to establish a deep relationship with the site by including the open space of the patio.

When was the last time you thought seriously about an ADU-garage conversion in Los Angeles? Long ago, right? Then, it’s the time to go for a space remodeling by carving out additional rooms and carpet area by converting an old garage or a store room into a spacious master bedroom or a self-sufficient family suite. ADU Contractors in Los Angeles, CA - https://www.victoryhomeremodeling.com/

Garden 2 in Santa Monica http://www.nativeplantgardentour.org/gardens/garden-2-in-santa-monica/ Photo Credit: Philip Oakley Otto

Want to live in a spacious room where you can spread your arms and legs. Call the expert of Leonne Design that specializes in custom ADU conversion in Sierra Madre by converting unused lying spaces into beautiful and self-sufficient living units. ADU Contractor in Sierra Madre, CA - https://www.leonnedesign.com/

A design that incorporates style, class, luxury and grandeur into a home kitchen. One such kitchen remodeling contractor in Oceanside is Crystal Remodelers that helps in transforming dull & bland looking kitchens into self-sufficient and fully functional working spaces. Kitchen Remodelers, Oceanside, CA - https://www.crystalremodelers.com/

Space remodel/reclamation at homes becomes easy, when you’ve partnered with general contractors in San Leandro like Carter Home Remodeling that have years of experience in general home remodeling in San Leandro. These guys know how to convert an unused lying odd spaces into a master bedroom or a self-sufficient family suite with all the standard rooms and fixtures. General Contractors in San Leandro for Home Remodeling in San Leandro, CA - https://www.carterhomeremodeling.com/ 94577, 94578, 94579

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Exterior of Neuron-house. Built with Bau-panel system: a 22-cm-thick structural concrete wall with 14 cm of insulation, the house will achieve a great level of energetic self- sufficiency.

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