Most porch additions look like an "after-thought" and detract from the better thought-out design of a home. The design of the porch followed by the gracious materials and proportions of this Georgian-style home. The brick is left exposed and we brought the outside in with wood ceilings. The porch has craftsman-style finished and high quality carpet perfect for outside weathering conditions. The space includes a dining area and seating area to comfortably entertain in a comfortable environment with crisp cool breezes from multiple ceiling fans. Love porch life at it's best!

Photos by: Bohdan Chreptak

Stairway Photographer: Casey Spring

Curved floating stairs at the main entrance of the home. Stair and Railings made by Keuka Studios. www.Keuka-studios.com Photography by Samantha Watson Photography

RVP Photography

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

Contemporary home with Keuka Studios Chicago style railing along deck above carport. Railings and stairs by Keuka Studios

Contemporary home with Keuka Studios Chicago style railing along deck above carport. Railings and stairs by Keuka Studios

Beach House entry with glimpse of staircase in the foyer. Stair case features an aluminum cable railing with a wood top rail. Railings by Keuka Studios Inc.

Keuka Studios Chicago Style Railing on a modern home bridge. The posts are fascia mounted. Railings and Stairs by Keuka Studios www.keuka-studios.com

Contemporary home with Keuka Studios Chicago style railing along deck above carport. Railings and stairs by Keuka Studios

Interior mono stringer staircase with wood treads and handrail made to match the style of the exterior railing. Railing and Stairs by Keuka Studios www.keuka-studios.com

Interior mono stringer staircase with wood treads and handrail made in the Chicago style to match the the exterior railing. Railing and Stairs by Keuka Studios www.keuka-studios.com

Contemporary home with Keuka Studios Chicago style railing along deck above carport. Railings and stairs by Keuka Studios

Interior mono stringer staircase with wood treads and handrail made in the Chicago style to match the the exterior railing. Railing and Stairs by Keuka Studios www.keuka-studios.com

Contemporary horizontal steel stair railing fabricated and installed by Capozzoli Stairworks, project location: voorhees, nj