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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ZED SELECTED FOR Top 50 Coastal Architects List

Ocean Home magazine, a leading resource for oceanfront real estate and lifestyle, features ZeroEnergy Design in its list of Top 50 Coastal Architects for 2019. Each firm on the list is known for their unique skills, experience, and sensibilities in designing and building custom homes close to the ocean.

In an interview, ZED Managing Director Stephanie Horowitz talked about how beauty, sustainability, and energy efficiency are standard design practices at the firm. “The pairing of design and performance is what we do. Great design is green design,” she said.

The full article is linked below. You can also read our Dartmouth Oceanfront case study here.

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Dartmouth Oceanfront House Featured in Ocean Home Magazine

The June-July edition of Ocean Home magazine includes a detailed feature on ZeroEnergy Design’s gorgeous, green, and energy-efficient Dartmouth oceanfront home. The article includes the homeowners perspective as well as that of ZED’s Stephanie Horowitz and other professionals involved in the design and construction of the two-story, modern home in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

The empty nest couple wanted a contemporary home that took advantage of the location, accommodated entertaining, allowed them to age in place, and had a low carbon footprint. “ZeroEnergy Design was the obvious choice for us….. they get it in so many ways”, said the homeowners.

During her interview with Ocean Home, architect Stephanie Horowitz clarified “Pairing design and performance is what we do. Great design is green design.”

Read the complete article online:

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ZED’s Ocean Retreat in South Dartmouth Wins PRISM Award

ZeroEnergy Design’s modern oceanfront home in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, was recognized with a PRISM Gold Award for Best Single Family Home: 3000-6000sf at the 2018 Annual Prism Awards Gala. The PRISM Awards, organized by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB), recognize the finest projects and outstanding achievements of architects, builders and other professionals in the home building industry.

The winning project was commissioned by a couple drawn to the coastal New England site for its breathtaking ocean views and proximity to Boston. While ZED’s design embraces the land’s natural topography, maximizes the ocean views from the living spaces, and offers seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces to entertain in style, it also ensures the owners have a comfortable ‘forever home’ with accessibility features that will allow them to age in place.

Minimized HVAC systems and artfully concealed exterior shades provide optimal thermal comfort year round in New England weather even as the carefully designed mechanical systems and the super-insulated enclosure maintain energy efficiency. The charging ports in the garage for electric cars and the photovoltaic system that generates enough energy to offset the home’s annual consumption actualize the owners’ desire to lead a low-carbon lifestyle.

The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston is one of the leading trade associations in New England since its inception in 1944. It is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA), and promotes professionalism and high ethical standards for the industry, influences public policy and encourages civic and environmental responsibility within the building industry. The PRISM Awards gala is the BRAGB’s flagship event of the year.

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