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Create New Innovations

In 1990, Marty and Chris McCurry invested in a five year R&D process of creating a building product that was pure and whole.  The only predecessor was a 50 year bark shingle made from the extinct American Chestnut tree.  It had been specified on six structures for an exclusive development in North Carolina by the Architect of the Lincoln Memorial. The first “squared” bark shingle was never manufactured in mass.  Blight had wiped out the American chestnut tree by 1940 so a suitable alternative tree bark had to be identified.  The shingle was not created for modern air-tight construction, so new methods had to be engineered for its manufacturing.  Tools, equipment, supply chain, clients; all had to be created.  This was the only prototype available, and although the re-engineering would be challenging, the application was lasting and beautiful.  As for the inspiration for the processes, that came from nature.

Learn From The Best Teacher - Nature

Marty created a wall covering that was pure.  He supported processes that honored the local culture - training vendors and creating a supply chain that would share the business income.  He met personally with our first clients and this began the legacy for our client demographic.  By 1993, Marty tested the product on a family home.  Chris recognized the balance of the whole-system that was emerging.  The company was actively protecting the integrity of nature, honoring the essence of the people it served and sharing its prosperity.  This justified nurturance and stringent commitment.  The couple built a company that quickly gained regional attention.

Know Who You Truly Are When The Going Gets Tough

By 2006 the company had to guard against espionage as others wanted to copy and sell the products.  Company photos and webpages have been copied.  The brand name, logo and mantra closely approximated.  The product poorly mimicked.  But our commitment, our essence and our stories cannot be duplicated.  The growth that clients, the community and workers supported was based on truth in process, not manipulation or knock-off.  It took a few heart-pounding years for the public outside our circle to fully realize that the products were being made very differently.  The material honesty and whole-process was unique to only the Bark House® Brand.  Clients, the community and workers gave testimonials.  It is relationship that creates a legacy and makes The Bark House non-displaceable in the marketplace.

Active Engagement With Clients, Community & Workers

Beautiful Outside and Within, is the company slogan and mantra.  It provides a statement that is reflective of the products, processes and people who are engaged with this brand.  With a little investment of time learning about the truth of how and why the company functions, is what compels trust and sharing the brand story – a story about clients, community and workers.  Third party certifications verify baseline claims, stakeholder engagement builds unique relationships, but it is because we listen to you, that we are made better.  If you have not already, our team openly invites you to connect with us. Tree of Life/Earth: Bark House Regenerative Architectural Design Solutions [post_title] => Nondisplaceable Family Business [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => non-displaceable-independently-owned-family-business [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-05-24 16:32:23 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-05-24 20:32:23 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://barkhouse.wpengine.com/?p=17573 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )
August 22, 2017

4 Fun Eclipse Facts You Might Not Know

The last time a total solar eclipse was visible from coast to coast in the US was almost 100 years ago, in 1918.  That same year,  the U.S. Congress established time zones and approved daylight saving time. The path of totality passed through fourteen states – Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, … Continued

August 17, 2017

Biomimicry Looks Toward Regenerative Process

The factory as a forest is the small-scale version of how to turn industry into a net producer, a net-positive ecosystem.  “Water cleaner than it came in; air cleaner than it came in; biodiversity supported; soil held instead of eroded. “That’s a really interesting framework…  We’ve got the right tools, we’ve got the right mentors. It’s … Continued

August 03, 2017

Me in the Middle

  Project Name: Me In The Middle Artist: Jerry Flynn Apprenticed under John Gallis, an accomplished western furniture maker from Cody, WY Inspiration: Metal Sculpture by Claire Falkenstein (1908-1997) The Guggenheim Museum in Venice, Italy Concept: A circular design with figures to clearly define the center and perfectly book-matched left and right sides. Specs: Made … Continued

July 03, 2017

Google Offices Around The World Integrate 7 Healthy Attributes Specified By Their Employees

  “Google’s Healthy Materials Moonshot” webinar produced with Cradle to Cradle Institute, reveals the items Google employees identified as important in their work environment. Air / Sound / Light / Nature (inside) / Natural Resources (energy, water, waste) / Healthy Materials / Nature (outside) Why Google Is Involved In Building  Design and Construction “Everyone knows Google for … Continued

June 22, 2017

Announcing the quarter-finalists for the 2017 Regenerative Business Prize

“Over the last few weeks, my team has been reviewing the incredibly compelling stories of the businesses nominated for the 2017 Regenerative Business Prize. “Today, I’m pleased to announce the following businesses as quarter-finalists for the prize: Abeego Bark House Food Lovers Market Food State Greenfire Group HIP Investor HKS Architects HowGood Lake Flato MetroQuest Natural … Continued

June 18, 2017

The Patterns of Nature in Design

I can’t explain it, I just know it’s beautiful.     4 Mathematicians Explain -Patterns In Nature- 1  Albert Einstein said: Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. 2  On his study of Fractals and The Art of Roughness, Benoit Mandelbrot said: Bottomless wonders spring from simple rules, which are repeated … Continued

June 11, 2017

Christian Louboutin Flagship Store – Miami Design District – C2C PLATINUM – Bark House Wall Treatments

4 Magazines Find Soul In Grand Opening 8 Miami Shops to Make This Summer the Most Stylish Season Yet – Ocean Drive Magazine The unmistakable red soles are coming to the Design District this month as Christian Louboutin’s much-anticipated store opens its doors. The two-story space—built with sustainability in mind using Bark House poplar tree … Continued

May 17, 2017

Nondisplaceable Family Business

Create New Innovations In 1990, Marty and Chris McCurry invested in a five year R&D process of creating a building product that was pure and whole.  The only predecessor was a 50 year bark shingle made from the extinct American Chestnut tree.  It had been specified on six structures for an exclusive development in North … Continued

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