Jeff McNamara
Mid-sized elegant galley ceramic tile and gray floor dedicated laundry room photo in New York with white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, a side-by-side washer/dryer, white countertops and gray walls

2013 Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House-The Global Wine Room, designed by Nancy Raynaud, ASID of Studio Raynaud interiors in San Jose, CA. Photo by Eric Rorer Photography

Design ideas for a farmhouse full sun vegetable garden landscape in Portland.

Transitional built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor craft room photo in San Diego with white walls

Jim Brady Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a country galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Diego with medium tone wood cabinets, a farmhouse sink and shaker cabinets

verdancedesign
Photo of a large craftsman partial sun backyard decomposed granite landscaping in San Francisco.

Windows and door panels reaching for the 12 foot ceilings flood this kitchen with natural light. Custom stainless cabinetry with an integral sink and commercial style faucet carry out the industrial theme of the space. Photo by Lincoln Barber

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/

Ryann Ford
This is an example of a contemporary drought-tolerant landscaping in Austin.

Long blooming perennials and flowering shrubs surround the patio. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Example of a large classic backyard stone patio fountain design in Milwaukee with a pergola

This project, to create a unique home exterior using durable, low-maintenance products designed to work together, is memorable because of the support of volunteers, sponsors, builders, distributors and Ply Gem employees who dedicated their time, money and talents to rebuild a home for a deserving family and inspire a community.

Burnet Our Client is a volunteer for Guide dogs for the blind, She needed to transform her lower landscape into a Haven for 2 retired Labrador, I think we nailed it! Using Pet grass from Syn-lawn. The project was 85 steps down from the front yard which made for a very difficult project.

Inspiration for a mid-sized full sun backyard landscaping in Other for spring.

Architect: Joan Heaton Architects Builder: Silver Maple Construction
Example of a mountain style single front door design in Burlington with a medium wood front door

Example of an eclectic playroom design in Boise

weeding with hoe photo by Jocelyn H. Chilvers
This is an example of a landscaping in Denver.

Example of a classic blue exterior home design in Portland Maine

Family room - traditional family room idea in Sydney

Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Hertfordshire with no cover