The endless view from the new rooftop is a captivating retreat for this hard working bachelor. Chipper Hatter Photography Builder: Streamline Development

Detail of the ipe wood deck panels meeting the stainless "edging", black gravel, and stucco wall. Being a remodel, we had to make accommodations for maintenance, so the ipe wood panels were built as removable panels.

Brett Bulthuis AZEK Vintage Collection® English Walnut deck. Chicago, Illinois

Trex Transcend deck - Spiced Rum planking with Vintage Lantern trim and hidden connectors. Black spindle railings with white posts and Vintage Lantern handrails.

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The deck offers a blend of mid-century, new, antique and re-purposed furnishings. A variety of finishes and textures create an eclectic and timeless look. Enjoy morning coffee on the deep seating pieces, sun worship on the sleek concrete chaise, napping on the hammock, cocktails at the butcher block bar and fine dining under the sail all while embracing nature.

This project was roofing, siding, installation of sliding glass door, all new windows, and Trex decking.

This combination roof deck and framed deck provides seamless indoor-outdoor living and flexible openness and enclosure using a ShadeFX awning system supported by a custom steel pergola by Ian Moore Design, Inc. Photo: Ian Moore Design, Inc.

We installed a brand new TimberTech deck and a gable-style patio cover with a finished ceiling.

Day shot. Clean minimal and modern.

An open layout from the modern outdoor kitchen to generous seating makes this the perfect spot for a springtime dinner party.

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NYC Rooftop Terrace Deck with Custom Planters, Pergola and Retractable Shade Awning-SpaceformDBI.com Video showing shade awning operating can be seen @ http://youtu.be/1sVpsFCTrK0

LED light is installed in the 4x6 tight knot cedar supports for the custom patio cover. The light can be dimmed by remote control. The clear prism wave acrylic lets the light in and provides protection form UV rays and the rain. I have over ten shades of this acrylic panel. The clear was used on this project as it blended well with the view of the water when seen from the home above.

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