Blanchard Mountain Farm, a small certified organic vegetable farm, sits in an idyllic location; where the Chuckanut Mountains come down to meet the Samish river basin. The owners found and fell in love with the land, knew it was the right place to start their farm, but realized the existing farmhouse was riddled with water damage, poor energy efficiency, and ill-conceived additions. Our remodel team focused their efforts on returning the farmhouse to its craftsman roots, while addressing the structure’s issues, salvaging building materials, and upgrading the home’s performance. Despite removing the roof and taking the entire home down to the studs, we were able to preserve the original fir floors and repurpose much of the original roof framing as rustic wainscoting and paneling. The indoor air quality and heating efficiency were vastly improved with the additions of a heat recovery ventilator and ductless heat pump. The building envelope was upgraded with focused air-sealing, new insulation, and the installation of a ventilation cavity behind the cedar siding. All of these details work together to create an efficient, highly durable home that preserves all the charms a century old farmhouse. Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services Photography by C9 Photography

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The Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU was designed and built to remain resilient in the face of natural disasters. Fortunately, the same great building strategies and design that provide resilience also provide a home that is incredibly comfortable and healthy while also visually stunning. This home’s journey began with a desire to design and build a house that meets the rigorous standards of Passive House. Before beginning the design/ construction process, the homeowners had already spent countless hours researching ways to minimize their global climate change footprint. As with any Passive House, a large portion of this research was focused on building envelope design and construction. The wall assembly is combination of six inch Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) and 2x6 stick frame construction filled with blown in insulation. The roof assembly is a combination of twelve inch SIPs and 2x12 stick frame construction filled with batt insulation. The pairing of SIPs and traditional stick framing allowed for easy air sealing details and a continuous thermal break between the panels and the wall framing. Beyond the building envelope, a number of other high performance strategies were used in constructing this home and ADU such as: battery storage of solar energy, ground source heat pump technology, Heat Recovery Ventilation, LED lighting, and heat pump water heating technology. In addition to the time and energy spent on reaching Passivhaus Standards, thoughtful design and carefully chosen interior finishes coalesce at the Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU into stunning interiors with modern farmhouse appeal. The result is a graceful combination of innovation, durability, and aesthetics that will last for a century to come. Despite the requirements of adhering to some of the most rigorous environmental standards in construction today, the homeowners chose to certify both their main home and their ADU to Passive House Standards. From a meticulously designed building envelope that tested at 0.62 ACH50, to the extensive solar array/ battery bank combination that allows designated circuits to function, uninterrupted for at least 48 hours, the Twin Peaks Passive House has a long list of high performance features that contributed to the completion of this arduous certification process. The ADU was also designed and built with these high standards in mind. Both homes have the same wall and roof assembly ,an HRV, and a Passive House Certified window and doors package. While the main home includes a ground source heat pump that warms both the radiant floors and domestic hot water tank, the more compact ADU is heated with a mini-split ductless heat pump. The end result is a home and ADU built to last, both of which are a testament to owners’ commitment to lessen their impact on the environment.

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School settings require students to maintain concentration and sit still for long periods of time throughout the day. Needless to say, that can be tough not only for teenagers but adults as well. Harnessing sheer roller shades to cover classroom windows helps ensure sunlight doesn’t become a hindrance in the path of education, but a facilitator of better learning. By diffusing sunlight that enters the classrooms, students don’t suffer the negative cognitive impact of harsh glare that’s strainful on the eyes. Instead, they enjoy the benefits sunlight plays in maintaining alertness and attentiveness. Classroom window shades that provide better privacy also help to keep outside distractions from interfering with the lessons, keeping students focused on the subject at hand. The right use of colorful roller shades can also complement sensory cues for focus created by the classroom environment. Talk to Master Blinds’ design team to see what roller shades can offer your classroom spaces. Get in touch with us at 877-708-5883 to schedule a free in-person consultation with no obligation for more details!

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School settings require students to maintain concentration and sit still for long periods of time throughout the day. Needless to say, that can be tough not only for teenagers but adults as well. Harnessing sheer roller shades to cover classroom windows helps ensure sunlight doesn’t become a hindrance in the path of education, but a facilitator of better learning. By diffusing sunlight that enters the classrooms, students don’t suffer the negative cognitive impact of harsh glare that’s strainful on the eyes. Instead, they enjoy the benefits sunlight plays in maintaining alertness and attentiveness. Classroom window shades that provide better privacy also help to keep outside distractions from interfering with the lessons, keeping students focused on the subject at hand. The right use of colorful roller shades can also complement sensory cues for focus created by the classroom environment. Talk to Master Blinds’ design team to see what roller shades can offer your classroom spaces. Get in touch with us at 877-708-5883 to schedule a free in-person consultation with no obligation for more details!

Incorporating a unique blue-chip art collection, this modern Hamptons home was meticulously designed to complement the owners' cherished art collections. The thoughtful design seamlessly integrates tailored storage and entertainment solutions, all while upholding a crisp and sophisticated aesthetic. This home office boasts a serene, neutral palette that enhances focus and productivity. The thoughtfully arranged furniture layout allows for uninterrupted work while offering breathtaking waterfront views, infusing luxury into every corner.

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Request Free Quote This Urban Naturescape illustrates what can be done in a limited City of Chicago space. The swimming pool measures 9'0" x 31'0" and the hot tub meaures 8'0" x 9'0". The water feature has a 15'6" x 6'0" footprint, and raises 10'0" in the air to provide a beautiful and mellifluous cascase of water. Limestone copings and Natural stone decking along with beautiful stone fascia and wood pergola bring the entire project into focus. Linda Oyama Bryan

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Miracle of convenience with handspray for price-conscious cooking fans Cooks like using the best ingredients. Hansgrohe believes: then start with your faucet. Our Focus range has brains, beauty and functional solutions for every kitchen environment. Convenient: We offer basic Focus versions with a high spout and long handle, and also a reasonably priced sink unit faucet with dual-jet handspray. What makes Focus the ideal choice in the kitchen? + Intelligent functions and high-quality design at an attractive price. The Focus, Focus E and Focus S ranges combine aesthetics and practical details. + Focus sink unit faucets offer a wide range of combination options and blend in perfectly in modern kitchens with straight, clear lines. + Chrome or stainless steel. Depending on the color of the oven, fridge, extractor hood or handles in your kitchen, you simply select the matching surface finish. + In this range, you can find models with high swivel spouts, which can be swiveled by up to 360°. + Whether pull-out or handspray with two jet types, the faucet extensions bring water to where it is needed. + The ergonomic handle and variable handle positioning make Focus especially user friendly. Simply let your plumber know whether you want the right-handed or left-handed version installed.

A lovely circular bath that is generous in proportion all round, Pamela gently widens from its 43.75” (111 cm) interior bottom to its 58.25” (148 cm) top. Not only is this bath spacious in dimensions, it is also one of our deepest bathtubs at 20.5” (52 cm), for maximum soaking pleasure equally suited to sharing or self-indulgent pampering. The subtly curving walls reflect our focus on ergonomic engineering to best fit the human form. Aquatica’s Pamela freestanding acrylic bathtub is the height of contemporary design. It’s strong, freestanding construction is supported by its built-in metal base frame and adjustable height metal legs. The Pamela’s premium acrylic tub thickness provides excellent heat retention and durability to ensure your baths are hotter longer. It is extra deep, perfect for full-body soaks, and its ergonomic design forms perfectly to fit the body of its one or two bathers. The high-gloss white surface of this tub is consistent throughout in thickness- not painted on- and will not fade or lose its brilliance over time. To top off this ideal package, the Pamela is also available in a Relax version with air massage and сhromotherapy systems.

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