This is an example of a mid-sized modern wood straight staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers and glass railing.

This is an example of a large modern wood u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with wood risers and glass railing.

Modern wood staircase in Calgary with wood risers and glass railing.

Greg Wilson
Photo of a large modern wood staircase in Tampa with glass railing.

Joe Fletcher
This is an example of a small modern wood floating staircase in San Francisco with open risers and glass railing.

Photo of a modern wood straight staircase in New York with glass railing.

Inspiration for a modern wood staircase in Tokyo with wood risers and glass railing.

Ethan Kaplan
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern concrete straight staircase in San Francisco with concrete risers and glass railing.

Thick maple treads and no risers infuse this transitional home with a contemporary touch; the balustrade transparency lets the natural light and fabulous architectural finishes through. This staircase combines function and form beautifully and demonstrates Century Stairs’ artistic and technological achievements. CSC 1976-2020 © Century Stair Company. ® All rights reserved.

Inspiration for a modern wood floating staircase in Vancouver with wood risers and glass railing.

Photo by Michael Biondo
This is an example of a modern wood floating staircase in New York with open risers and glass railing.

Project in Norway, Fl Height 2650mm Riser 176.67mm@15 Tread:300x1000x80mm Tread:White Oak 5856 USD/Set
Photo of a mid-sized modern wood floating staircase in Other with open risers and glass railing.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

Large modern wood u-shaped staircase in Houston with painted wood risers and glass railing.

Derek Skalko
This is an example of a modern wood staircase in Denver with open risers and glass railing.

Main staircase features glass railings and a squared cap rail.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern wood l-shaped staircase in Tampa with open risers and glass railing.

Description: Interior Design by Neal Stewart Designs ( http://nealstewartdesigns.com/). Architecture by Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro Architects ( http://www.shmarchitects.com/david-stocker-1/). Built by Coats Homes (www.coatshomes.com). Photography by Costa Christ Media ( https://www.costachrist.com/). Others who worked on this project: Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro

Stunning modern stair with glass railing and hidden closet beneath.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern wood straight staircase with wood risers and glass railing.

Custom staircase retread, stained to match the new light flooring. Glass railing with square railing profile and black hardware
This is an example of a mid-sized modern painted wood straight staircase in Toronto with painted wood risers and glass railing.