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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/

Area Rug with Non-skid Rubber Backing, Decorative Modern Carpet for Living, Dining & Children’s Rooms, Bedroom Anti-slip Throw Runner for Kitchen, Bathroom, Hallway & Entry
High quality Turkish area rugs for your home decor. You can easily pick a beautiful rug for your decoration from our wisely patterned, colorful prints. No matter you like country, traditional, retro, western, rustic, asian, oriental, bohemian or vintage style. We have unique geometric, checkered, striped, solid, distressed, floral, classic, tribal, braided and fringed designs. Besides we have variety of nice color options including but not limited to neutral, earth, natural and brilliant colors.
Chiara Rose area rugs are brand new alternatives of traditional hand-made silk rugs. They are far inexpensive with respect to luxury antique Iranian kilim’s. However they are as soft, shiny and decorative as Tabriz carpets. Unlike tufted, polypropylene rugs it is lightweight yet soft enough. We try to offer you best carpets ever with affordable prices.
Great rugs with multiple usage areas. You can use large sizes in your living room, dining room, bedroom, nursery, kids’ and teenagers’ room or guest room in your house. You can use runners in your bathroom, kitchen, hallway and entry. Thanks to its slip resistant leather backing you can safely lay it over all kind of floor like; wood, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tiles, ceramic and stairs. You can choose it flooring your office. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Thanks to its unique woven fiber technology, Chiara Rose Area Rugs are not heavy and thick like traditional rugs. They don’t cause problems under your doors. Still because they firmly grip floor, you can safely vacuum clean. Extra durable & easy-care. They are machine washable. You can wash it in any washing machine at home by yourself at max 30C or 65F. Please don’t tumble dry. Hang dry in shadow.
Product Sizes:
2'7"X5'; 2'7"X6'6"; 2'7"X6'6".

This space was a dingy, dated office space. We added an ADA compliant washroom where there was previously a copy room, as well as another bathroom down the hallway where there also was no prior bathroom. New flooring, all lighting upgraded to LED, resurfaced the reception desk, custom mail slots, paint and an assortment of cosmetic details went into this 5000SF office renovation.

Crisp white piping detail combines with luxurious comfort in the Sandy slipcovered sofa. Stately elongated cushions and generous seat depth bring a cozy, clean feel for guests to enjoy. Made in the USA. Soybean based foam. FSC Certified wood frames. Recycled steel springs. Stain resistant fabric. Care instructions: Soft brush and warm water.
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