Laura Moss Photography
Mid-sized transitional formal dark wood floor living room photo in Boston with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Mid-sized tuscan side yard tile patio photo in San Diego with a pergola

Natalie Martinez
Eclectic bathroom photo in Orlando

Paula Berg Design Associates | Warm and Inviting Sitting Area | Photo by Ed Gohlich Photography, Inc
Living room - rustic formal living room idea in Salt Lake City with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

SITE STRUCTURES LANDSCAPE INC
Inspiration for a timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Portland Maine with no cover

Natalie Martinez
Hallway - eclectic hallway idea in Orlando

Corona del Mar, California
Mid-sized trendy open concept carpeted family room photo in Orange County with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Natalie Martinez
Example of an eclectic laundry room design in Orlando with a stacked washer/dryer

Transitional light wood floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo by George Dzahristos
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Detroit.

Lesley Unruh
Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls and a standard fireplace

1960s master bathroom photo in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, gray walls, an integrated sink, gray countertops and dark wood cabinets

Piston Design
Example of a tuscan medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Houston with pink walls

Peter Zimmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
Bathroom - rustic master dark wood floor and brown floor bathroom idea with medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount tub and white countertops

Dash
Living room - mid-sized rustic open concept dark wood floor living room idea with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Longview Studios
Inspiration for a rustic formal medium tone wood floor and orange floor living room remodel with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

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