Green Homes, Post and Beam and Timber Frame Homes Blog by Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP, and Kimberly Bonin of Bonin Architects and Associates, PLLC. Topics include sustainable living, green building, and green building including timber framing, structural insulated panels, and alternative energy systems, the costs involved, and information on builders and materials. Ask questions and share your comments!
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We're excited to get new photos of our clients’ energy efficient vacation home in Maine! The architectural design incorporates: Small footprint to minimize carbon footprint Energy efficiency in all four New England seasons Environmentally conscious to minimize site impact Low maintenance and durability, easy to open and close up Security in rural setting Take advantage of lake views Possible addition in future ArchitectJeremy Bonin translated these ideas into an energy efficient home plan, incorporating these sustainable design considerations: Passive solar design, with the first floor receiving the low winter sun (early morning and late evening sun) under the varied depth of the porch roof. The second floor, with a moderate roof overhang, will always hav...
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Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago.
Thanks to all voters, this Night Pasture Farm project won the People’s Choice Award at the 2013 American Institute of Architects NH Excellence in Architecture Design Awards Ceremony in Bedford, NH on January 11, 2013! Each entry was judged on overall design excellence including aesthetics, clarity, creativity, appropriate functionality, sustainability, building performance, and appropriateness with regard to fulfilling the client's program. The entries are previewed in the January/February 2013 issue of NH Home Magazine. Project Description: Principal Partner and Architect Jeremy Bonin describes the project: “The clients sought a unique home; a timber frame yet not ‘barn like’. They felt posts should feel like trees and support the roof overhead, like a forest grove...
read more at Post and Beam - Timber Frame Blog
Posted 16 weeks 4 days ago.
Bonin Architects welcomes Scott McCullough to our architectural firm! Scott received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Studies and Masters Degree in Architecture from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Much of his career has been spent working on Martha’s Vineyard for Hutker Architects working on both modern and traditionally designed custom homes. He has also been involved in designing custom homes on the North Shore of Boston for coastal and agrarian settings. In 2008 he earned the LEED AP designation from the USGBC, and since then has received the LEED AP for Homes specialty designation. As part of each project he enjoys strategizing for sustainable living, and implementing those ideas into the design...
read more at Post and Beam - Timber Frame Blog
Posted 22 weeks 10 hours ago.
Recent posts
We're excited to get new photos of our clients’ energy efficient vacation home in Maine! The architectural design incorporates: Small footprint to minimize carbon footprint Energy efficiency in all four New England seasons Environmentally conscious to minimize site impact Low maintenance and durability, easy to open and close up Security in rural setting Take advantage of lake views Possible addition in future ArchitectJeremy Bonin translated these ideas into an energy efficient home plan, incorporating these sustainable design considerations: Passive solar design, with the first floor receiving the low winter sun (early morning and late evening sun) under the varied depth of the porch roof. The second floor, with a moderate roof overhang, will always hav...
read more at Post and Beam - Timber Frame Blog Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago.
Thanks to all voters, this Night Pasture Farm project won the People’s Choice Award at the 2013 American Institute of Architects NH Excellence in Architecture Design Awards Ceremony in Bedford, NH on January 11, 2013! Each entry was judged on overall design excellence including aesthetics, clarity, creativity, appropriate functionality, sustainability, building performance, and appropriateness with regard to fulfilling the client's program. The entries are previewed in the January/February 2013 issue of NH Home Magazine. Project Description: Principal Partner and Architect Jeremy Bonin describes the project: “The clients sought a unique home; a timber frame yet not ‘barn like’. They felt posts should feel like trees and support the roof overhead, like a forest grove...
read more at Post and Beam - Timber Frame Blog Posted 16 weeks 4 days ago.
Bonin Architects welcomes Scott McCullough to our architectural firm! Scott received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architectural Studies and Masters Degree in Architecture from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Much of his career has been spent working on Martha’s Vineyard for Hutker Architects working on both modern and traditionally designed custom homes. He has also been involved in designing custom homes on the North Shore of Boston for coastal and agrarian settings. In 2008 he earned the LEED AP designation from the USGBC, and since then has received the LEED AP for Homes specialty designation. As part of each project he enjoys strategizing for sustainable living, and implementing those ideas into the design...
read more at Post and Beam - Timber Frame Blog Posted 22 weeks 10 hours ago.