New England Design... Redefined
A balanced home is a beautiful home. But balance is about more than just a sturdy foundation. It’s about thoughtful design that works with the landscape, not against it. 1. Earthy hues: One of the surest ways to achieve harmony between a home design and the natural landscape is with a palette inspired directly by…Read More
If you’ve been tuning into our blog lately, you might have noticed that we’ve been turning back to nature. In one of our recent posts - Let it Grow - we shared how the TMS Architects team was able to design the Wolfeboro Lakeside Manor to blend in seamlessly with the natural landscape. Shortly before that, we also posted about different Sustainable Design…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
The art of using “reclaimed” or recycled building materials, while not new, is a process that’s gained significant attention in recent years with the greater push towards sustainable materials and building methods in renovation and new construction projects. It has especially been emphasized as the Environmental Protection Agency promotes that a large percentage of materials on construction and…Read More
As the green building industry continues to evolve, home building professionals are learning how to better design with landscapes rather than against them. As ArchDaily wrote, “. . . we continually replace natural landscapes with our own built environment, and today our built environment is embellishing the natural environment in a responsible (while still aesthetic) manner.”…Read More
Each year the International Builders’ Show commissions one show-stopping home that represents the latest innovations and trends within the design and architectural worlds. You probably won’t be surprised to hear that the 2013 New American Home (NAH) is filled with energy efficient and sustainable materials everywhere you look. The home has earned Emerald Status from…Read More
Shannon Alther, TMS Architects Principal and AIANH ‘s President-Elect, was on hand January 11th at the Bedford Village Inn to accept an AIA Award of Excellence for his work on Regeneration Park in Portsmouth, NH. A former abandoned auto dealership, the building was re-used and re-purposed into a a state-of-the art, near net-zero office, retail…Read More
Trends in residential architecture develop slowly. But as one Houzz writer noted, some of the events of the past year reveal what architectural trends may be emerging in 2013. Below are just a few of the architectural trend predictions for 2013. Contemporary Cores in Old Buildings – Older buildings, such as historic homes, are constantly being repurposed,…Read More
A new year is upon us, and with it will come new trends and interests. But, one part of 2012 that we don’t expect to lose is the public’s growing interest in all things green. This past year the construction and architectural industry has witnessed exciting new developments in environmentally friendly products and techniques. At…Read More
