winter heating is roughly 10 to 15 steeper than the site latitude. For example, the slope of sunspace glazing in Syracuse, NewYork, at 43 North Latitude, would range from 53 to 58 from the horizontal. However, optimizing the angle to maximize winter
The first addition to the sunroom in the Season 13 Modern Colonial home was a simple cedar planter. Built by Bob Ryley in the project house's workshop, the planter
composite material used to create the mantels' ornamentation consisted of sawdust, hide glue and sometimes plaster. The mantel was originally attached with big cut nails and a wooden block. Since the first restoration though they are now attached to
Many times the homeowner's only regret is that the sunspace is not larger. Although aesthetics often drive the decision to add a sunspace or include one in a new home design, sunspaces can also provide supplemental space heating and a healthy environment for plants and people.
that partially opened spaces, like having an open kitchen-diningroom-living room combination, may work better for many people ASID, LEED AP, principal of Nirmada Interior Design in NewYork, N.Y. Softer materials can absorb sound yet not detract
Combine Households Jamie Gibbs, principal of the NewYork-based interior design and landscape architecture firm of such as a formal living room that is never used or a formal diningroom only used twice a year or to create a suite on an upper floor
not just for a traditional home, says NewYork designer Susan Serra, CKD, who writes combination can replace the need for a formal diningroom. Photo courtesy of David Alderman combination can replace the need for a formal diningroom. Photo courtesy of David Alderman
handcrafted artisan tiles. Accentuating a tray ceiling in a formal diningroom with glass tile can reflect the glimmering light from a chandelier attainable in other materials, says Barbara Schirmeister, a NewYork-based color forecaster and interior designer. Glass works
breezes blow into a dramatic three-season sunroom with lovely garden views. Operable breezes blow into a dramatic three-season sunroom with lovely garden views. That moment the phrase bringing the outdoors in. A sunroom immediately satisfies the conflicting
home's entry is flanked by a formal diningroom and a study, with a staircase leading area are easily accessible to the bonus sunroom and deck. The L-shaped kitchen locates sides. In the rear of the house, the sunroom opens to an elevated deck. Second