The Appalachian State Department of Applied Design hosted the 2017 Southwest Regional Conference for the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) this month. Chris was honored to be a keynote speaker at this event. An excerpt from her speech: Whole-Design The diagram below expresses a model that designers have subscribed to. The pinnacle of this project … Continued
This is a wonderful time of year to fantasize about an interior re-fresh for home or office. White birch and sanded, then finished poplar wall coverings offer the perfect pairing to match any interior and bring nature inside your space. The rich textures of bark – painted or stained to accentuate any palette – adds … Continued
My favorite tiny house is one that you rent as an Airbnb / VRBO or have as an extra space for visiting guests. Otherwise, the market research reflects that owners find them challenging to live in full-time, and they do not hold resale value as a standalone home. However, they are cute and present the … Continued
Listen to: Marty at the Regenerative Business Summit (Time 1:31) Chris and Marty speak with Carol Sanford about Bark House® (Time 35:59)
Ask people how the National Park system got started and they will probably tell you a story about Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir sitting together around a campfire under the skies of Yosemite, deciding it would be so. The campfire story is concrete, relatable and resonates with a rugged independent spirit. The visual of this … Continued
Bark House Split Rail Fencing enjoys a “place in history”. You can walk in over a dozen parks (ten of which are maintained by the National Park Service) to see the artisan work of highland craftsmen. Five unique qualities that make Bark House Split Rails so attractive: Product is 100% sourced and made in the Appalachian … Continued
For the Bark House family, being a regenerative company is about honoring authenticity and celebrating it with others. This is an essential engagement involving people, planet and prosperity. We are about reconnecting people to the natural environment and building whole communities. Our manufacturing processes and products improve water quality, hold free carbon in the built … Continued
The Bark House demonstrates qualitatively and quantitatively that which has been envisioned metaphorically– a factory can be like a forest. Air, water and soil are improved in the local life-shed that’s impacted by company manufacturing processes. Like a forest, the Bark House enhances more than its place of origin. Its products connect the local community and … Continued
Artist: Dan Nguyen – located in San Diego, California Inspiration: Dan hopes to excite people with his work in a way that inspires questions. “How is it made? What inspired this piece? Why does this exist in the first place?” He wants to make things that people are drawn to. This custom wood coffee … Continued
86″ x 144″ Read The Rare and Elusive Bark Panel to see just how amazing this panel is.
