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This reinterpretation of the classic American Foursquare features a floor plan for modern family living and 21st-c. energy efficiency and technology. The home is right-sized for a family of 6, and designed to be healthy, efficient, affordable, and a complement to its neighborhood. As a Passive House, it uses only about a tenth of the heating and cooling energy of a built-to-code home, and about 70% less energy overall; it is also designed to be Zero Energy Ready, meaning that with the addition of a solar electric array, the house can produce as much energy as it uses. Indoor air quality and occupant health are a primary objective as well, so no-added-formaldehyde panel materials, no-VOC, non-toxic paints, and Greenguard certified sealants, caulks, and adhesives were used along with a continuous demand-controlled ventilation system to provide superior air quality.

This reinterpretation of the classic American Foursquare features a floor plan for modern family living and 21st-c. energy efficiency and technology. The home is right-sized for a family of 6, and designed to be healthy, efficient, affordable, and a complement to its neighborhood. As a Passive House, it uses only about a tenth of the heating and cooling energy of a built-to-code home, and about 70% less energy overall; it is also designed to be Zero Energy Ready, meaning that with the addition of a solar electric array, the house can produce as much energy as it uses. Indoor air quality and occupant health are a primary objective as well, so no-added-formaldehyde panel materials, no-VOC, non-toxic paints, and Greenguard certified sealants, caulks, and adhesives were used along with a continuous demand-controlled ventilation system to provide superior air quality.

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A second bedroom can easily be configured as a study or media room as desired. -- Tina Gallo, VHT
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This 1,800s.f. Passive House is designed to harmonize with its peaceful, wooded site. The interior is organized around a large south opening to a courtyard-like patio space; as a backdrop to this opening is a wall featuring walnut from trees harvested on site. As a Passive House, it uses about a tenth the heating energy of a built-to-code home. As a Source Zero house, monitored results show it uses 86% less energy overall including all household energy use and electric car charging. Indoor air quality and occupant health are a primary objective as well, so no-added-formaldehyde panel materials, no-VOC, non-toxic paints, and Greenguard certified sealants, caulks, and adhesives were used along with a continuous demand-controlled ventilation system to provide superior air quality.

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This reinterpretation of the classic American Foursquare features a floor plan for modern family living and 21st-c. energy efficiency and technology. The home is right-sized for a family of 6, and designed to be healthy, efficient, affordable, and a complement to its neighborhood. As a Passive House, it uses only about a tenth of the heating and cooling energy of a built-to-code home, and about 70% less energy overall; it is also designed to be Zero Energy Ready, meaning that with the addition of a solar electric array, the house can produce as much energy as it uses. Indoor air quality and occupant health are a primary objective as well, so no-added-formaldehyde panel materials, no-VOC, non-toxic paints, and Greenguard certified sealants, caulks, and adhesives were used along with a continuous demand-controlled ventilation system to provide superior air quality.

Check out this hardwood floor and trim job we just finished up! Clients just bought this new construction house and had carpet upstairs. They wanted to match the main floor hardwood and we did exactly that. How do you feel about the dark coloured floor? Tell us in the comments! . "The quality is in the detail" and that's exactly what we produce on every single one of our jobs!

Our client inherited this beautiful row home from his grandmother but the house was stuck in the 70s. It had polyurethane on all of the wood (doors, walls, and floors). There were over 4 different wood floors, and the fireplace was massive and took up most of two walls. The grandson is in his late 30s and he was very clear that the space needed to represent his style and taste. Thanks to our preferred General Contractors and other vendors, we were able to clean up (scrap) all of the polyurethane, replace and stain floor, tear down and rebuild the fireplace. We created a sitting area next to the stairwell because the owner is a chef and he hosts friends and family regularly. It was our client's request to keep his grandmother's dining room table but again, he wanted to modernize the dining but keep it simple. We incorporated beautiful wingback chairs and added additional seating so the dining room now seats 8 people. The cherry on top was when the client asked for a TV in the dining room. Rather than having an exposed TV in the dining room, we decided to get a custom made mirror installed so that the client can watch the TV through the mirror. Yep, when his guests come in the dining room they will only see the mirror until the client turns on the TV.

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Breathtaking panoramas stretch from the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. -- Gotham Photo Company
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Designed for the lifestyle and budget of a young married couple and growing family, this home offers a viable alternative to the generic speculative home. Occupying a small leftover developer site, just under four tenths of an acre at the end of a suburban cul-de-sac, the Lanning Residence site is anchored by a one hundred year old oak tree. The parcel, once undesirable to developers and their speculative plans, became the inspiration for the project form. Acting as both designers and builders, the decision was made early to utilize a strategy typical to most suburban construction; maximizing square footage while minimizing the building perimeter. An analysis of the surrounding suburban fabric revealed that the adjoining property lines were heavily planted. Views and window placement were organized to take advantage of the adjacent landscape while maximizing natural light. The house program is distributed within two main volumes that are connected by a translucent circulation volume. The spacious interior volumes, large windows, plywood shear walls, sheetrock, and simple details allowed for a light construction budget. Spray foam insulation and well designed mechanical systems allowed the family to reduce their monthly utility bills by over half, creating a far more energy efficient lifestyle.

The Georgian This home's traditional layout includes separate living and dining rooms while the great room off the spacious kitchen creates an inviting space for family entertaining. This home also features an elegant circular staircase, which leads to a spacious second floor landing. Show Home - Avalon Encore, 2370 Tenth Line Rd., Orléans

The Tahoe The largest of our luxurious Executive Townhomes, the Tahoe is designed to encourage togetherness. Light streams into the open-concept main floor, illuminating the spacious kitchen, living and dining rooms. Show Home - Avalon Encore, 2370 Tenth Line Rd., Orléans

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