Jenn Cohen
This is an example of a large transitional wood u-shaped staircase in Denver with painted wood risers and wood railing.

Willet Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wood u-shaped staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers and metal railing.

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/

Large traditional wood curved staircase in New York with painted wood risers.

Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wood curved staircase in Minneapolis with painted wood risers and metal railing.

Custom Wood Stairs with Hidden Storage. Fun and creative use of dead-space typical with stairs in general.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional wood straight staircase in Jacksonville with painted wood risers.

interior stairs Photography by Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style wood u-shaped staircase in Orange County with painted wood risers.

Jane Beiles
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wood straight staircase in DC Metro with painted wood risers and wood railing.

Light gray walls with a slate blue accent wall is punched up with this colorful patterned stair runner. Photo by Cinematic Homes
Photo of a mid-sized transitional painted wood l-shaped staircase in Columbus with painted wood risers.

Eric Roth
This is an example of a large contemporary wood curved staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.

We widened the staircase and used a mixture of DuraSeal coffee brown and spice brown stain color for banisters and treads, Benjamin Moore Cloud white paint color for trims and risers.

"Tiered custom height accommodates the sloped ceiling. Utilizing under-the-stairs space, this integrated system allows the whole family to stay organized."

christian garibaldi Lighting; Shakuff - Kadur Custom Blown Glass Multi-Pendant Chandelier - Learn more: www.shakuff.com
Mid-sized contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in New York with painted wood risers.

The grand staircase complete with a floral runner. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.

This is an example of a large beach style wood staircase in Miami with painted wood risers, metal railing and planked wall panelling.

Sanded all Wood Oil Primed all Risers, Stringer and Flat Wood on Posts Painted all Risers, Stringer and Flat Wood on Posts in White Semi-Gloss Stained and Polyurethaned Decorative Oak on Posts and Handrail in Ebony

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Richmond with painted wood risers and metal railing.

A beautiful u shaped stair case featuring natural wood treads, white painted risers, white painted spindles and dark wood handrail - Photo by Sky Definition

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