Bark houses originated as dwellings for indigenous peoples. Certain barks peel easily from trees during different seasons. Because complicated milling equipment was not necessary and bark was known as the protection for the tree, it was an easy transition to use the material for personal and family shelter. It made sense.
In 1895, bark houses became more refined when society architect Henry Bacon created the first squared edge bark shingle from the American Chestnut Tree for an exclusive community in Linville, North Carolina. An architect known for his ability to find the perfect solution to any problem, he is the designer of the world famous Lincoln Memorial. After the chestnut tree blight, no one used bark for houses for 50 years.
Bark House has its roots in natural building. Today, Bark House® is a leader in the shift toward sustainable or wholistic building technology. Created from natural materials, it encompasses a diminished impact on the earth and biodegrades cleanly at the end of the lifecycle, creating a cradle to cradle model. Highland Craftsmen Inc has made authentic living, Simple!
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