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The outdoor space centers on the new deck built around existing trees to preserve the trees and the shade they provide.

The outdoor space centers on the new deck built around existing trees to preserve the trees and the shade they provide.

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The home's exterior retains its historic craftsman style with large wood brackets, porch details and rooflines.

The home's exterior retains its historic craftsman style with large wood brackets, porch details and rooflines.

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Low-flow plumbing fixtures and a 96-percent-efficient water heater with a recirculation system provide instant hot water and save energy.

Low-flow plumbing fixtures and a 96-percent-efficient water heater with a recirculation system provide instant hot water and save energy.

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The home has achieved Energy Star certification and EarthCraft certification is pending.

The home has achieved Energy Star certification and EarthCraft certification is pending.

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Views to the backyard provide more continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Views to the backyard provide more continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Although the size of the home was doubled, the sustainable features incorporated translated to a 28 percent reduction in energy use.

Although the size of the home was doubled, the sustainable features incorporated translated to a 28 percent reduction in energy use.

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Natural ventilation via operable windows enables fresh airflow to circulate through the living spaces.

Natural ventilation via operable windows enables fresh airflow to circulate through the living spaces.

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Before the remodel, the home had a series of small, cramped spaces. Part of the goal of the remodel was to make a more open floor plan.

Before the remodel, the home had a series of small, cramped spaces. Part of the goal of the remodel was to make a more open floor plan.

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Natural light is available in every space on the main level.

Natural light is available in every space on the main level.

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The existing home was located in a neighborhood with a historic overlay requiring any alterations to existing buildings adhere to and maintain the historic fabric of the structure and community.

The existing home was located in a neighborhood with a historic overlay requiring any alterations to existing buildings adhere to and maintain the historic fabric of the structure and community.