Outdoor Spaces

May 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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This beautiful Hampton, New Hampshire coastal home is a great example of making the most of outdoor spaces.  The home is situated to make the most of the amazing Atlantic Ocean views.  The clearly defined outdoor rooms are perfect spaces for both entertaining and enjoying the view in solitude.  The trend to create outdoor rooms…Read More

Become a Fan!

May 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Join our Facebook fan page and be the first to receive news about  TMS Architects!  Fan us to get our blog posts in your Facebook news feed and get involved in discussions. Our Facebook page features many photographs that you can’t find anywhere else. You can also share our posts through other social media tools you…Read More

We Just had to Share this with you!

April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

We just came across this great post from Flavorwire, a blog dedicated to cultural news and critique.  They cover everything from high culture to pop culture and it is always a lively read.  This recent post really caught our eye: Los Angeles-based artist Mark Bennett is a seasoned television watcher who pays homage to the…Read More

Simple Energy Saving Tips

April 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
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These very simple energy saving tips from the US Department of Energy will not only help the environment they will help your pocketbook by saving money too! Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortably warm in the winter and comfortably cool in the summer. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs with the Energy Star label.…Read More

New Lead Paint Regulations are in Effect

April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The new EPA regulations regarding remodeling homes that may potentially contain  lead paint are in effect this month.  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)  posted this concise article on their website about the new regulations.  The bottom line – if your home was built prior to 1978 and you are considering a remodel, make sure…Read More

TMS Architect’s John Merkle, Takes a Different Role at The Music Hall

April 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
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John Merkle, AIA, found himself in a very different role Friday evening  than his normal one as architect for The Music Hall’s continuing restoration project.  During the evening’s performance, comedian Paula Poundstone managed to incorporate Mr. Merkle and TMS Architects into her comedy routine.  Choosing TMS Architects from the sponsor’s list, she asked for a…Read More

Woodstock from Evo Home

April 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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We are thrilled with how things are shaping up with our latest business venture evo Home.  evo Home is a  collaborative venture between  TMS Architects, Bruss Construction, and Moon River Development, together forming a revolutionary concept for a new generation of LEED Certifiable energy efficient homes.  evo Home features distinguished and sustainable designs combined with quality…Read More

The Pallet House

April 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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These pallet houses take sustainable building to a whole new level! Here’s some background from Arch Daily.  The home, entitled Pallet house is the creation of two students from the University of Vienna, and as the name suggests, reuses pallets to form a modular, energy efficient and affordable housing.   The idea stemmed from a competition back in 2008,…Read More

Taking a Look at GeoThermal Heating and Cooling

April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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TMS has worked on a number of projects that utilize geothermal heating and cooling recovery and distribution. Recently, we finished up a project on Lake Winnipasaukee where an existing house was modified and geothermal heat was installed. The owner was familiar with this type of system and we worked closely with the owner, the contractor…Read More