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FEATURE STORY IN OCEAN HOME MAGAZINE

Mt. Hope Modern, ZED’s green coastal home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, was recently showcased by Ocean Home Magazine. This 4,700 SF modern home offers warm stylish interiors, incredible ocean views, and plenty of ways to enjoy the New England outdoor lifestyle.

The piece includes interviews with the owners, Kerry Tyson and Zack King, who describe stumbling upon the house while it was still under construction for the previous owner. They were so taken with it that they left their just-remodeled home in nearby Bristol in order to purchase and complete it. The couple was attracted to the modern, energy efficient design as well as the stunning views of Mount Hope Bay.

A pivot to the new owners was made possible by ZED’s flexible design. “We design custom homes that are tailored to the clients’ needs and aesthetics, but we’re always thinking about how they might be adapted in the future,” said architect Stephanie Horowitz. This was a great example of that process playing out, allowing the King’s to move in with their two children a year later.

Modifications to the design were made primarily to engage the exterior spaces. These included transforming the carport into a sheltered outdoor lounge, adding a pool with a clear glass panel enclosure, and building a fire table with outdoor dining areas beneath the second story deck. The King’s are thrilled with their new home and added, “there was no better place to be during the pandemic, especially for our kids.”

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Brookline Masked Modern - New Case Study - Custom Home Design

ZED is pleased to release our latest Custom Home Design Case Study - the Brookline Masked Modern home in Brookline, Massachusetts. Architecture and Mechanical Design by ZED.

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in the Fisher Hill neighborhood, the home was originally built as a stable for a larger estate before it was relocated and converted to a residence in the 1920s. ZED’s new design revisions the space to better suit a growing family of five and creates a comfortable and environmentally sensible place to live with modern aesthetics, plenty of natural light, and multiple outdoor recreational spaces - all while preserving the historic exterior.

Full case study is linked below.

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Lincoln Net Positive Farmhouse Featured in Inhabitat

Top green architecture and home design website, Inhabitat, recently published a story on ZED’s Lincoln net positive farmhouse in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Designed and built in collaboration with Thoughtforms Corporation, this 2,800 sq. ft. modern farmhouse was inspired by the traditional farmhouses found in that area and proves that families can lead healthy, low-carbon lifestyles without compromising on style, space or comfort.

While flexible and spacious open-concept living areas provide plenty of space for the family to live, work, play and entertain, a high-performance design ensures low energy consumption and superior thermal comfort throughout the year. In addition to the 13.1 kW array of solar roof panels that produce more energy than required, the home also features plenty of other green amenities such as high-efficiency appliances, root cellar, and planning for rainwater catchment.

The Lincoln Net Positive project has won several awards, including a BSA Award for Sustainable Design and Gold PRISM awards for Best Net Zero Passive House and Best Energy Efficient Project.

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