New England Design... Redefined
TMS Architects‘ guest blogger, J. Dennis Robinson, in his 17th guest post, provides us with a thoughtful piece and a call to action for Portsmouth’s architects. The subject of the city’s size and new buildings is of great concern to all of us who live,work or visit Portsmouth and there are a multitude of different…Read More
In honor of National Remodeling Month, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released several great resources to help homeowners prepare for a home update. From green remodeling to aging in place, there are even resources that would be particularly helpful owners of historic homes here in New England. We especially recommend the Home Improvement 101: A…Read More
Last month we delved into Shingle Style Homes. This month, we’re exploring the Federal architecture style and some of its most common features. The Federal style was a very popular style in residential design during the years surrounding the American Revolution, when Roman architecture experienced a “revival” in America, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. As Front Door…Read More
TMS Architects is delighted to share this post with you that was provided to us courtesy of Molly Janicki, the estate garden manager for Bayberry Nurseries in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. We first collaborated with Bayberry on a TMS -designed home on the ocean in Hampton, NH called Waterfront Home With Atlantic Ocean Views. …Read More
Are you thinking about remodeling your home in 2013? If so, we have some good news for you. The 2013 Cost vs. Value Report was revealed earlier this year and for the first time in six years, the report brought about some great news regarding average cost-value ratio. According to Remodeling Magazine, the overall average…Read More
We recently blogged about the stylish chicken coops that are showing up in an increasing number of backyards. Today, we want to focus on outdoor features made for animals that are naturally found in residential neighborhoods. We’re talking, of course, about bird feeders and dog houses. New England attracts hundreds of bird-watchers every year. For…Read More
Since we are all (at least in the Northeast) optimistically looking for signs of Spring’s imminent arrival, it was inspiring to receive this post from Robbi Woodburn of Woodburn and Company, a landscaping firm with whom TMS Architects is working with on several projects. As she points out, edible plants are gaining favor every year…Read More
This question is being asked by a group in Washington D.C., boneyardstudios.com, who are building a small community of tiny movable houses in a neighborhood a few miles north of the U.S. Capitol. Tucked behind traditional row houses and reachable only by an alley, the .09-acre lot is home to three “micro-units” on wheels. The…Read More
It’s been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. If that’s the case, then it might also be said that windows offer us a glimpse into the soul of a home. While there are several ways to add architectural interest to a home or structure, nothing else quite matches the ability of…Read More
