…during temperate and hot summer months. Other passive design features will include extensive eaves, sheltering porches, and high albedo roofs, as strategies for considerably reducing solar heat gain. Daylighting with…

…finish, a white subway tile backsplash, and cream-colored cabinets. The custom hood is composed of wood with metal straps, crafted by a local blacksmith. On the ceiling, are reclaimed wood…

…exact star design they were looking for. Folding Glass Door System A screened porch overlooking the lake offers a seamless indoor-outdoor connection thanks to the five-panel NanaWall folding glass door….

…pool or gathering around the stone fireplace on the screened-in porch. Boasting spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, superb attention to detail and great execution during construction have made…

…flanked by a chalkboard that can be used for notes! Above: A view of the back of the property with a beautiful pond. A screen porch at the rear of the…

…Scandinavian cottage in Minnesota makes the most of lake views. This double-volume great room boasts vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide an abundance of natural light along with a…

…timbers and rich wood finishes are a nod to the quintessential mountain town. Freshly painted shiplap compliments the rich natural wood ceiling beams, timbers, and white oak floor, creating a…

…brick floor in this bedroom extends outdoors onto a small patio. When Longpré built the cabin, a screened-in porch was an important factor. “With a porch, you can virtually be…

…water. In addition to a magnificent view, the backyard boasts a sumptuous pool, expansive porches with built-in heaters and a large boat dock. For the covered porches there are electronic…

…drive leads guests to the front porch and carriage house. Above: A Palladian window filters light into the main stair hall. Above: A welcoming entry porch is framed with square…