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.

他の地域にあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (黄色い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉) の写真

This 1960s split-level has a new Family Room addition in front of the existing home, with a total gut remodel of the existing Kitchen/Living/Dining spaces. The spacious Kitchen boasts a generous curved stone-clad island and plenty of custom cabinetry. The Kitchen opens to a large eat-in Dining Room, with a walk-around stone double-sided fireplace between Dining and the new Family room. The stone accent at the island, gorgeous stained wood cabinetry, and wood trim highlight the rustic charm of this home. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

The breakfast room features a huge fireplace built with locally quarried stone. Magnificent windows open the living space to the living space to the outdoors.

Whole level of house 2,200 sf tiles in this 6x36 wood plank tile. Thinset over concrete. Also did a two siede stackstone fireplace in the living room that you can see in one of these pictures.

Contractor: Stocky Cabe, Omni Services/ Paneling Design: Gina Iacovelli/ Custom Inlaid Walnut Fireplace Surrounds: Charlie Moore, Brass Apple Furniture/ Soapstone Slab Material: AGM Imports/ Soapstone Hearth and Fireplace Surround Fabrication: Stone Hands

Firm of Record: Nancy Clapp Kerber, Architect/ StoneHorse Design Project Role: Project Designer ( Collaborative ) Builder: Cape Associates - www.capeassociates.com Photographer: Lark Gilmer Smothermon - www.woollybugger.org

ダラスにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり) の写真

ミネアポリスにある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (黄色い壁、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり) の写真

ポートランドにある高級な中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、茶色い床) の写真

This photo of the kitchen features the built-in entertainment center TV and electric ribbon fireplace directly beneath. Brick surrounds the fireplace and custom multi-colored tile provide accents below. Open shelving on each side provide space for curios. A close-up can also be seen of the multicolored distressed wood kitchen table and chairs.

As you enter the home to your right is a gorgeous custom staircase. You then step into the informal dining room which features two beautiful pendant lights and poplar beams. Cabinetry in the dining room hides a small wet bar. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Guy Chaddick table and chairs, French Limestone two-sided fireplace, plank ceiling, Siberian Oak flooring, Dutch Door, custom corner sectional and custom fabrics, local artist's picture of Positano, Italy above the fireplace, built-in Jay Rambo desk, Rocky Mountain Hardware and Laguna Beach accessories dress up this kitchen and living room area. John Durant Photography Chereskin Architecture

A large walk around fireplace was added as a focal point in the space and can be seen from the living, dining, and kitchen
バンクーバーにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

photographs by CMC Design Studio LLC
ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床) の写真

モントリオールにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (黄色い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床) の写真

Firm of Record: Nancy Clapp Kerber, Architect/ StoneHorse Design Project Role: Project Designer ( Collaborative ) Builder: Cape Associates - www.capeassociates.com Photographer: Lark Gilmer Smothermon - www.woollybugger.org

Tyler Lewis Photography High Camp Home Mountain Home Center
サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (黄色い壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉) の写真

アムステルダムにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉) の写真