Removed unwanted existing plants and installed drought tolerant and California native plants. Left room and space for owner to add additional plants as she sees fit.

Great space for outdoor use. Grilling, undercover for staying out of the elements if nec. Water feature with a variable speed pump to cut down any possible unwanted noise. Great and peaceful space.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Select from a variety of available colors, materials, and finishes to complement any architectural style and conform to your aesthetics. Benefits • Smart roof under your control. Strong, lightweight, and non-combustible. • Adaptable to create the perfect conditions every time you use it. • Keeps unwanted elements out.

Attention to detail is important to us, and we'll take care of your landscaping just as if it was our own. We take extra precautions to prevent paint drips or spray from getting onto unwanted surfaces or plants.

A perfect enhancement for patron comfort at country clubs, restaurants, hotels, resorts, theme parks, and even sports venues. Benefits • Smart roof under your control. Strong, lightweight, and non-combustible. • Adaptable to create the perfect conditions every time you use it. • Keeps unwanted elements out.

The sidelights of this door open to a second set of sidelights complete with screens to keep unwanted visitors at bay.
Example of a classic dark wood floor entryway design in New York

Before picture with asphalt driveway, unwanted persimmon tree and stressed lawn. Photo: Billy Goodnick
Photo of a mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Continue the clean white look you've cultivated in your kitchen with a pair of VistaGrande series fiberglass exterior doors. Keep out unwanted light and glare with built-in mini blinds.

Engineered to exceed all standards and expectations. Designed to fight against Florida's scorching heat and stringent hurricane codes. Benefits • Smart roof under your control. Strong, lightweight, and non-combustible. • Adaptable to create the perfect conditions every time you use it. • Keeps unwanted elements out.

Built-in Mail Drop area adjacent garage entry door works well for daily mail, charging station and a pull-out drawer with built-in paper shredder for that unwanted junk mail. Photo: Jamie Snavley

Builder: Thompson Custom Homes
Example of a classic home office design in Houston

Request Free QuoteEach visit entails a walk through by the maintenance team to make sure the site is absolutely immaculate before they leave. This includes sweeping the walks and drives of any unwanted debris, weeding the joints in the pavers. The team understands how these little details can help enhance the appearance.

Ideal for any outdoor living areas such as patios, deck, lanais, verandas, entryways, courtyards, outdoor kitchens, even swimming pools and spas. Benefits • Smart roof under your control. Strong, lightweight, and non-combustible. • Adaptable to create the perfect conditions every time you use it. • Keeps unwanted elements out.

Drainage and erosion management systems play an important role in preserving and safeguarding damage to your home and property. The drainage system's goal is to collect and direct the unwanted amount of water to a suitable location. This will help prevent the landscaping and lawn from being muddy and soggy and remove excessive streams of water during heavy rains that cause erosion of the soil.

When you need a little bit of privacy in your sunroom, but you don’t want to lose all of the sun, try some sheer drapes! These drapes are opaque enough to block unwanted intruders from peeking in, and sheer enough to let in all that warm, beautiful light. ☀ To find the right drapes for your space, connect with us online! https://bit.ly/3jAhZO0

Koro-Sound™ is making noise in today’s market. With mitigation of unwanted sounds, comes peace of mind.
Minimalist home theater photo in Cleveland

Drainage and erosion management systems play an important role in preserving and safeguarding damage to your home and property. The drainage system's goal is to collect and direct the unwanted amount of water to a suitable location. This will help prevent the landscaping and lawn from being muddy and soggy and remove excessive streams of water during heavy rains that cause erosion of the soil.

Drainage and erosion management systems play an important role in preserving and safeguarding damage to your home and property. The drainage system's goal is to collect and direct the unwanted amount of water to a suitable location. This will help prevent the landscaping and lawn from being muddy and soggy and remove excessive streams of water during heavy rains that cause erosion of the soil.