Ben’s Cabin Sally Friedman purchased Ben Cohen’s Cabin (of Ben and Jerry’s) that was located adjacent to her home and “reimagined the handmade home in paradox”. She refurbished the cabin and created a whimsical retreat. “The back porch is perched over a waterfall and has a birch tree growing through it. The windows are salvaged … Continued
The Bark House staff have been very engaged during these summer months helping craft “what’s next in the built environment”. Although there is a lot to be celebrated that will be discussed here, there is also a lot to be done. We’ll be sharing more on that later. I just spoke at the Living Products … Continued
Bark House® Exterior Poplar Bark Shingles and Wall Panels Q: What does it mean to clients for this company to have the first Cradle to Cradle Certified™ PLATINUM products? A: Open and Transparent Certification means that clients have Third Party verification from Cradle to Cradle® that products are made in fundamentally better ways. PLATINUM is … Continued
Project: Camusrory Architect: Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C. Location: Shenandoah River, VA Details Provided By Architectural Team of Reader & Swartz: New construction designed by the Architect so the client could enjoy the river and spend time with family. The house is comprised of three open truss, shed roofed … Continued
Wood Slabs Too Paul and Kim Fuelling love cutting edge wood slab projects, boldering on the rocky outcroppings of the Blue Ridge Mountains and working with live edge wood. The couple combine a natural element to compliment their retro-modern style into fresh and delightful wood slab designs. Both are classically trained artists and independent business … Continued
Just Another “April Fool’s” Dream? In 2002, Architect and author William McDonough hooked the world with the simple idea that designing a building like a tree … was possible. Dr. Michael Braungart led us into the more complex ideas of clean chemistry as the two released their co-authored book, Cradle to Cradle. The big idea … Continued
Over 100 Well Positioned Media Outlets have featured The Bark House®. Below, you will find exceprts about the compelling nature of touch, texture and connection created when designing with the company’s Bark Wall Coverings. The attraction is unmistakable. There is also a short list of BLOGs talking about The Bark House®. Full articles and blogs … Continued
From the heart of the mountains of North Carolina to the soul of a bustling urban center in Berlin, Germany, nothing says “I Love You” more than Romantic Getaway spots with nature’s adornment. We’re sharing one destination with romantic wooden architecture for every month and wishing you a year full of love. 1 … Continued
If you rang in the New Year watching the ball drop on Times Square in New York City, I hope you stayed at 1 Hotel to balance the bustle of the crowd with respite in nature. It’s a 15 minute stroll or 10 minute bus ride. With everything at your fingertips, the two places still … Continued
Project: All Saints Episcopal Church Plus Five Residences Architect: Henry Bacon, AIA – 1895 Location: Linville, NC Style: Beaux-Arts with Rustication and Bark Shingle Treatments Product Integration: Chestnut Bark Shingles, The Predecessor To Bark House® Poplar Bark Shingles Architect Awards: Gold Medal Presented by President Harding For The Design Of The Lincoln Memorial, Among Others … Continued