Fixed solar screens, ordered via templates were installed in the irregular shaped panes of the ceiling of this Conservatory to give the protection from the sun but to still retain the view to the sky and the integrity of the Conservatory.

Inspiration for a coastal living room remodel in Hawaii

Hose Bib Detail - Sealed with EPDM to the Building Envelope and fully watertight with a Rain Dog Template (Note: Cover not installed yet)

Steeply curved window with custom drapery panels and bent iron hardware. Rings are soldered to the pole, custom template made for top and bottom of draperies.

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/

We used the original wood vanity top to create the template for the quartz countertop
Alcove shower - small transitional master gray tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower idea in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

We used the original wood vanity top to create the template for the quartz countertop
Small cottage chic master gray tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower photo in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Our goal on this project was to make the main floor of this lovely early 20th century home in a popular Vancouver neighborhood work for a growing family of four. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with windows and skylights, an efficient layout, some carefully selected furniture pieces and a soft colour palette that lends a light and playful feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends and hang out as a family. Interior Design by Lori Steeves of Simply Home Decorating Inc. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography.

Example of a mountain style mudroom design with a medium wood front door

We removed the existing lime stone hearth, measured and created a template for installation of VALONGO BLACK slate fireplace surround and hearth.

The routed mortise on the mahogany door edge after the template comes off: straight walls, flat bottom, ready for the hardware to drop in. Oceanfront home, Maui.

Lincoln Barbour
Kitchen - mediterranean kitchen idea in Portland

Mike P Kelley
Traditional exterior home idea in Los Angeles

We removed the existing lime stone hearth, measured and created a template for installation of VALONGO BLACK™ slate fireplace surround and hearth.

This install required modifying an inset drawer to provide clearance, and the included template made it a breeze. A smooth installation with a high-quality outlet that delivers hidden power right where it's needed.

Photography - LongViews Studios Entry interior/exterior are Mojave Flagstone.
Single front door - large rustic single front door idea with a medium wood front door

Large transitional master black tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub photo in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

A luxe kitchen remodel with custom-paneled, fully-integrated Thermador appliances including a wine fridge and dishwasher. Glass-front cabinets create a striking barware display flanked by white raised-panel DeWils cabinets. Cambria Torquay Marble countertops are polished and contemporary. Wrought steel birdcage bar pulls and Historic Bronze pendant lights add a rustic, hand-crafted patina to the aesthetic. The medium wood on the center island and warm terracotta floor tiles ground the white walls in this contemporary Spanish design. Photographer: Tom Clary

Fixed solar screens, ordered via templates were installed in the irregular shaped panes of the ceiling of this Conservatory to give the protection from the sun but to still retain the view to the sky and the integrity of the Conservatory. Installation of the panels, which were about 15' above the floor of the Conservatory, was accomplished on ladders and scaffolding.