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Here, the pitcher is a 1960’s West German Vessel from Rudi Rocket, and the Kristall Soap Dish is by Walther from the Oliver Thom Store.

Woud’s modular sofa provides a vibrant accent color used elsewhere in the house and ADU. The striped club chair is from Ferm Living; the Eames chair and ottoman were among the only things the couple brought with them from Colorado. The knot cushions are by Design House Stockholm, and the prints are by Cornelia Thomsen.

The living spaces center around the kitchen, where a custom-built island in salmon pink stands out.

Created as a retreat for scientists and researchers, the Climate Barn in eastern Long Island is the brain-child of owners Jeff Tannenbaum and Nisa Geller. Working with architect Shauna McManus, they’ve created a net-zero-energy structure that showcases affordable, sustainable design.

The living room features a sofa by Medley Home, a rug by Dash & Albert from Annie Selke, Akari Paper Lanterns by Noguchi, and an Aluminum Group Management chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

“ It’s not spaceship stuff. It’s here now, and it can save you money,” says Jeff.

The cooktop is by Wolf and the oven, hood, and dishwasher are by Bosch.

Glass doors connect each bedroom to its own small patio space, covered by thatched pergolas.

Roxana and Charles stand on the first-floor balcony. The next phase of the project will combine the home with a neighboring house, but the screen will continue on the facade of the merged buildings, creating visual continuity.

Pierre Minassian's contemporary latticework

“Friends can use the screened porch for the day, like a cabana,” the wife says. The couple are also planning for teachers from High Meadow Farm to hold practices here. “People will be able to use the porch and have access to the lake while our family is also using the house,” the husband adds.

The concrete wall behind the porch provides a backdrop for the wood stove and privacy from the road.

The detached screened porch sits out in the landscape, not unlike a Japanese teahouse.

The new kitchen is light and bright, with dark green Reform cabinets to provide a grounding energy. "We wanted colors that were calming and soothing, and it's almost got a PNW vibe,