Showing posts with label luxury homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label luxury homes. Show all posts

Friday, August 19, 2011

Timber Homes: More than a House

A timber home is much more than a house providing shelter; it is an expression of the owners’ way of life, a representation of their families and personalities.  

At first glance, a timber frame home may look like any other home in the neighborhood (especially if it does not feature a timber entry, a timber porch, or timber accents on the exterior).  Upon entering a timber home, though, most guests are rendered speechless.  Some do try to speak or manage to exclaim a whispered “wow!” under their breaths, but the emotion is always the same:  admiration. 

Timber homes are

  • Undeniably beautiful
  • Traditional, nostalgic
They offer
  • A sense of permanence
  • Versatile, open floor plan
They also
  • Describe interior space
  • Create ceiling planes

Timber homes appeal to our sense of tradition and desire to understand structure, but perhaps the more obvious features are their warmth and comfort. 

If you are planning to build a timber frame home, consider using an architect for the home design.  See some of our timber homes and architectural services on our website!


Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Construction Photos: NH Custom Luxury Home


Construction is continuing despite the rain in New Hampshire’s Upper Valley.   Interior walls, sheet rock, and flooring is being installed.  Even under construction, the timber frame is remarkable and provides an early glimpse into the beauty of the finished home.




Energy efficiency is an important goal for the home. Utilizing both active and passive solar technologies in the design along with a partial timber frame and structural insulated panels, this new home is being designed to meet Energy Star certification, keeping its carbon footprint to a minimum.




Stonework on the exterior is even more beautiful in person than on the architectural drawings!


Friday, July 9, 2010

Timber Frame Under Construction

Construction is continuing at our timber home being built in Enfield, NH.  Here is the home with the timber frame exposed and then with SIP panels installed






The roofing is almost complete here.  The homeowners are enjoying being involved in every phase of the construction and are busy making decisions on finish material!

Lunch breaks are taken by the new dock on the lake.  Who wouldn't want a view like this?




Thursday, June 24, 2010

Custom Timber Home, Lincoln NH

Architect Jeremy Bonin's talents reach beyond home design and expertise in energy efficiency and green building - he's also a talented photographer.  Here are some photos he took of a timber house he designed in South Peak Resort, Lincoln, New Hampshire.  Enjoy!




















Are you interested in building a timber house?  Visit our website for information on our architectural services and fees.
~Jackie Lampiasi, Marketing Director

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Home Construction Photos

Progress is continuing on our custom luxury home in New Hampshire’s Upper Valley.  Check out the latest construction photos!









The Douglas fir key-laminated beams are lifted in place by the crane.  The “keys” are hardwood wedges joined transversely to the adjacent timbers to transfer shear and limit interlayer slip.



 

Next, Structural Insulated Panels (SIP panels) will be installed this week. Stay posted for new photos!  Here are the floor plan and renderings of the home so you can see what it will look like.





Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Weekend Open House - Sunapee NH

If you are considering building a new home in the Lake Sunapee / New London area or remodelling your existing home, you won't want to miss a special Open House Saturday, May 1st at a custom home near Lake Sunapee!

Come tour this beautiful custom timber home and get meet local green building experts Everett Pollard of Northcape Design, Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects & Associates, and Dan O'Halloran of Colby Real Estate.  Everett, Jeremy, and Dan will anwer your questions about building a new home - questions about Shoreland Protection guidelines, green home design, solar energy systems, geothermal heating, radiant heat, SIP panels, timber frames, building costs, and more! 

Saturday, May 1st     4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CALL FOR DIRECTIONS
Bonin Architects & Associates 603-504-6009

Thursday, February 4, 2010

NH Custom Luxury Home Starts Construction

Site work, including the foundation, is well under way at the site of our clients' custom home in New Hampshire's Upper Valley.

The home design includes four bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths, with a total of 4,183 square footage (including the basement).

With no snow in sight and temperatures remaining in the high 20's, work can continue. Keep checking back for construction photos!


See a complete description of this custom luxury home, including floor plans!