Seriously Repurposed Materials!

May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Standard Napa Valley oak barrels can easily be cut to transform into a variety of container types. Image courtesy repurposedmaterialsinc.com

Every once in a while, something comes to our attention that really resonates. TMS Architects just received a newsletter from a firm called “repurposedMATERIALS “, located in Denver, Co. that prompted further investigation. According to their website, “repurposed MATERIALS is a unique business in the sustainability industry. While many green businesses focus on the recycling…Read More

Energy Efficiency Begins with the Building Envelope

September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011-8-18 EVO Floor Framing 209_

We are happy to share the first in a series of blog post chronicling the construction of our first evo Home. In this series of photographs you can see the prefabricated concrete insulated panels being installed by Superior Walls.  These panels form the foundation of the home and they are critical to the home’s energy…Read More

What You Need to Know About Green Roofs

April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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You’ve probably heard of a green roof, and you may have a vague understanding of what it means. Even if you don’t, you can probably figure out it has something to do with environmental friendliness and the top part of a building. But from there, can you name the specific purpose of green roofs or…Read More

A Passive Home in the Hudson Valley

December 21, 2010 By 3 Comments

We thought this passive home project demonstrates an intriguing trend in home design – passive homes. Using eco-friendly and energy saving materials when you are building a home is becoming common place. Passive homes are going to next step in the sustainability continuum. Here is an article from a blog by the builder Archia Homes…Read More

Sustainable Design – Buy Local

October 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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If you are looking to build a home with sustainability in mind, buying locally produced materials is the first step towards that goal. The owners of this beautiful New Hampshire farmhouse designed by TMS Architects set out to procure materials within a 100 mile radius of the building site.  100% of the dimensional lumber was…Read More