November Timber Home Show

If you live in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or the Albany, New York area, check out The Log & Timber Home Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts this November!

Bonin Architects will be exhibiting in Booth #334.  Stop by and see us!

 The Log & Timber Home Show

Eastern States Exposition

West Springfield, Mass

November 19-21, 2010

Friday, Nov 19: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, Nov 20: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, Nov 21: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Also, look for a free seminar presentation by Architect Jeremy Bonin on "Designing Your Timber Home", Saturday at Noon.

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Ticket information?  Click here

About Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP:

Jeremy Bonin, a principal partner of Bonin Architects & Associates, is an award-winning architect and the author of TIMBER FRAMES: Designing Your Custom Home, which was written to help homeowners become fully involved in the design of their new timber frame or post and beam home.  Jeremy has a special interest in sustainable design and green homes with a specialty in structural insulated panels and timber framing while incorporating other sustainable (green) energy practices, including geothermal, solar, radiant heat, and energy-efficient foundation systems. 

September Open House

Join us for another Open House and Q&A with our local Green Building experts!  If you are thinking of relocating to the Dartmouth Lake Sunapee region and are considering building a new home or remodelling an old one, you won't want to miss this informative event!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Custom home near Lake Sunapee

An informal setting where you can ask local Green Building Experts questions about Shoreland Protection guidelines, green home design, renewable energy, building materials & costs, and more!

Local Experts:
Architect Jeremy Bonin, Bonin Architects & Associates
Custom Builder Everett Pollard, Northcape Design
Realtor Dan O'Halloran, Colby Real Estate
Engineer Charlie Hirshberg, CLD Consulting Engineers

Registration is required!!  Directions given to registrants only - call today!
Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
603-504-6009

Lakeside Living Expo, Gunstock Mt. Resort, July 16-18, 2010

The Lakeside Living Expo is back by popular demand at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH this summer! 

Be one of the over 5,000 attendees who will enter the Expo through a log home and enjoy several hours browsing the exhibits, watching the demonstrations and visiting the feature areas at the largest lakeside living lifestyle event in the country!

Lakeside Living Expo

Gunstock Mountain Resort

Gilford, NH

July 16 through 18, 2010

If you are thinking of building a new home or addition, or remodeling your current home, be sure to catch a free seminar on Green Homes by NH Architect Jeremy Bonin at the Show!  Bonin, an award-winning architect and author, will present the seminar "Green Home Considerations" for attendees!

Show Hours:

Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Green Home Seminars:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1:00 PM

Click here to print discounted admission tickets to the show!

May Events: NH Open House with Green Architect, Builder & Realtor

Are you planning to build a new home or addition?
Remodeling your home or lakefront cottage?
This event is just for you!

Open House
Talk with Local Green Design & Building Experts!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Custom home near Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire

Come tour a beautiful lakeside custom home and get answers to your questions about building a home! Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, refreshments, and learn about Shoreland Protection guidelines, the importance of green home design, building costs, budgeting, the construction process, purchasing land, and more!

Registration is required for this free event!
Register by calling Bonin Architects at 603-504-6009

About the Experts:

Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP: Jeremy Bonin, a principal partner of Bonin Architects & Associates, is an accomplished speaker, award-winning architect, and the author of TIMBER FRAMES: Designing Your Custom Home, which was written to help homeowners become fully involved in the design of a custom home. Jeremy has a special interest in sustainable design and green building while incorporating energy efficient building materials and renewable energy systems including geothermal heating, wind power, and solar energy.

Dan O'Halloran: Dan is a high-energy realtor who specializes in residential real estate. Over the past four years with Colby Real Estate he has gained considerable experience working with clients and developers on view lots and subdivision transactions. Dan uses the most current marketing and advertising technology and techniques available in the real estate industry to achieve maximum visibility for every client he works with. His background in finance and marketing rounds out his qualifications and enhances his skills he offers.

Everett Pollard: For over thirty years Everett has been designing and building custom homes in the Lake Sunapee area. He and his staff are involved from day one of their projects, assuring a successful and fun process. Everett is dedicated to the building industry as a whole, which is evident by his active role in associations such as the local and national Home Builder's Association. His priorities are successfully balanced between preserving the environment and providing superior customer service to his clients.

Free Green Home Seminar & Open House Tour October 11, 2009

October is a great time of year to visit New Hampshire - and one of the most popular holiday weekends is Columbus Day when the foliage is at its best.

If you are thinking of building a new green home, building a home addition, or renovating your existing home, you won't want to miss a Free Green Home Seminar in Newbury, NH (right across from scenic Mt. Sunapee) and an Open House of a Timberpeg green home (under construction) on Sunday, October 11th, Columbus Day weekend.

The seminar and open house are hosted by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC and Old Hampshire Designs and are open to the public. Here are the details:

Free Seminar on Green Building

Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

(registration starts at 8:30 AM)

1403 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255

Seminar topics:

Green Home Design by Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP

Timber Framing & SIP Panels by Jay Tucker, Old Hampshire Designs

Free Open House Tour of Timberpeg Green Hybrid Home

Lot 22, Summit Road, Sutton, NH 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(home is under construction)

Seminar pre-registration is requested, but not required. Get an Itinerary, registration, and directions for these green events!

Dan O'Halloran from Colby Real Estate will be on hand at the seminar, so if you are looking for land in the Sunapee / New London area, be sure to talk to him about his listings!

Free Green Events and Things to Do

If you're thinking about building an energy efficient green home, you won't want to miss these upcoming green events!

Looking for land with a view in the Sunapee / New London area?

View Lots Open House Barbecue
Saturday, September 19th 10 AM - 2 PM
Prospect Hill, Georges Mills, NH
Lots overlook Lake Sunapee and Mt. Sunapee
Lots discounted for attendees!
Hosted by Colby Real Estate, New London, NH
Others on hand: Bonin Architects, Old Hampshire Designs & Sugar River Bank
Click here for directions

Building an energy efficient home? Learn how!

Free Green Home Seminar & Open House Tour
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Seminar 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Newbury, NH
Open House Tour 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sutton, NH
For information and directions, click here


Thinking about building a Timber House? Come visit us!
Log & Timber Home Show, Hartford, CT
October 16 - 18, 2009
Don't miss Jeremy Bonin's seminar at the show, "Green Home Designs"
Get discounted tickets, directions, and show times - click here

Log & Timber Home Show - Hartford, CT

Join us at the Log & Timber Home Show!
Booth #514

Connecticut Expo Center
Hartford, CT
October 16-18, 2009

Click for additional information, including show times, directions, and discounted tickets

Discounted Home Show Tickets

NH Things To Do

If you are looking for things to do in New Hampshire this weekend, head over to the Lakeside Living Expo at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford! The Expo, in its second year, is located near beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, less than 90 minutes from Boston and the NH seacoast.

The Expo will feature over 200 companies featuring 300 exhibits from around the NH Lakes Region, including manufacturers of log and timber houses, suppliers of building products, rustic Adirondack home decor, furniture, artists, boating equipment, and indoor and outdoor cottage accessories.

Exhibit booths will be located in several tents surrounding the property. Bonin Architects & Associates will be located in the Lake Winnesquam tent in Booth #144.

2nd Annual Lakeside Living ExpoGunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH
July 17-19, 2009
Friday Noon-8PM * Saturday 10AM – 8PM * Sunday 10AM – 4PM

If you’re planning to build a green home – whether it is timber frame, post and beam, structural insulated panels (SIPs or stress skin panels) or a conventional green home, make Bonin Architects’ booth your first stop! While you’re there, plan to attend a FREE SEMINAR on Green Homes by Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP.

Free Seminar on Green Homes
Friday & Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM * Sunday 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Looking for discounted admission tickets?

2009 Lakeside Living Expo, Gilford NH

The 2nd Annual Lakeside Living Expo will be held July 17 – 19, 2009 at the Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, New Hampshire, located on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee, less than 90 minutes from Boston and the NH seacoast. The Expo will feature over 200 companies featuring 300 exhibits from around the NH Lakes Region, including manufacturers of log and timber frame homes, suppliers of building products, rustic Adirondack home decor, furniture, artists, boating equipment, and indoor and outdoor cottage accessories.

2nd Annual Lakeside Living Expo
Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH
July 17 – 19, 2009
Friday Noon – 8PM; Saturday 10AM-8PM; Sunday 10AM-4PM

A special feature of the Lakeside Expo is a series of Free Seminars. NH Architects Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC is pleased to be presenting three Seminars on Green Homebuilding. Bonin Architects’ seminars are scheduled Friday and Saturday from 4:00 to 4:30 PM, and Sunday from 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM. The Green Homebuilding Seminars will feature topics such as sustainability, the guiding principles of green home design, the phases of design, and passive green design. Attendees will also learn about what design considerations go into a green home, including massing, solar orientation, and site factors that affect a home design, as well as solar energy systems and geothermal heating.

The featured speaker is Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP, a principal partner of Bonin Architects & Associates. Bonin is an accomplished speaker, award-winning architect, and the author of TIMBER FRAMES: Designing Your Custom Home, an invaluable tool to help homeowners become fully involved in the design of their new energy efficient home. Bonin sponsors free Green Building Seminars throughout New England and is a regularly featured speaker for Timber Frame Business Council events and the Timber Frame Engineering Council.

Green Home Design Seminars
Speaker: NH Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP
Lakeside Living Expo, July 17-19, 2009
Friday and Saturday 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMSunday 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

If you are planning to build a green home, whether you're interested in timber homes, post and beam, structural insulated panels, conventional framing or other building method, you won't want to miss Jeremy's seminar! Stop by Bonin Architects’ booth to meet Kimberly and Jeremy Bonin, who will be on hand to talk about green building and answer any questions you have in regard to energy efficient home design, the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act, and renewable energy systems such as geothermal heating, and solar energy systems.