New England Design... Redefined
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
It may seem a little bit early to be talking about spending time relaxing outdoors, but spring will be here before you know it and you want to be ready to take full advantage of the beauty around your home. The outdoor living trend has evolved from the basic patio set into truly inspired spaces…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
Step inside this White Mountains farmhouse in New Hampshire, and you’ll be instantly transported to a charming country scene from a simpler, sweeter time. Designed after the property’s original 1788 farmhouse that couldn’t be restored, this luxurious farmhouse style residence is proof that historic architectural elements and modern green living can not only coexist; they…Read More
As a company specializing in banking and financing solutions in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Bottomline Technologies is leading the way in automating and managing processes involving cash, payments, invoices, transactional documents and supply chain tools. The company is not only setting industry standards for innovation and customer service, but they are also setting industry standards when it comes to sustainability.…Read More
For an architect, evaluating the aesthetics of any structure can be fun. But we recently came across some inspiring architecture that anyone can enjoy. Featured in Inhabitat, these playful structures resemble some of the world’s most widely known and beloved toys. The Trompe L-oeil Lego Bridge in Wuppertal, Germany was painted by artist Martin Heuwold…Read More
When the 2012 Summer Olympics commence next week, we’ll all be viewing a masterpiece of sustainability. How so? Well, in a nutshell, London’s entire 500-acre Olympic Park was designed with sustainability in mind. Rubble and stones from all demolished buildings were crushed and used to construct most the park’s bridges The River Lea…Read More
Our friends at Regeneration Park have done it again…found another way to re-purpose a building material with spectacular results! This time, a 160 year old live oak that had been stored in a Massachusetts pond was fashioned into a massive round table for Demeters Steakhouse. The craftsman-sculptor-artist, Les Haskell of Eliot, Maine, and his table…Read More
