FEBRUARY 2026 Rooted and reimagined James describes that award-winning project as a “complete renovation” of a derelict barn board farmhouse, and he describes the result as being a “cozy high-performance home with a coastal modern meets industrial design.” The renovation involved a “deep energy retrofit,” which included thick insulated walls and roof, air-tight building envelope construction, a new ventilation system, and high-efficiency triple-pane European windows. The interior design presented numerous distinctive features, including: original exposed timbers; architectural ventilation ducts and flush grills; open rise stair with two-storey steel partition; cathedral ceilings; custom stained wood millwork; “and so much more.” The exterior elevation, meanwhile, was transformed to
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