EmBark ™ BLOG

For the Bark House family, being a regenerative company is about honoring authenticity and celebrating it with others.  For many of our clients, this pairs seamlessly with a deep commitment to cultural heritage. Our work with Paskevich and Associates Architects magnifies their belief that “quality design is evolutionary not revolutionary.”  

It’s easy to assume that identifying sustainably harvested wood is just about the type of wood that’s used, whether that’s woods like bamboo, which are known to be easily renewable, to maple and oak, which are abundant throughout the U.S. and not at risk of dying out. But many more factors should be considered when … Continued

Given that awareness of sustainable architecture  and design has been growing for several decades now, luxury designers are becoming familiar with the general qualities that make green building materials green. There’s even a growing consciousness of regenerative design as the next step in the evolution of sustainable thinking. But just because one knows the theory doesn’t mean it’s always … Continued

Bark House has received a special invitation to participate in Appalachian State University’s Second Annual Materials and Finishes EXPO on March 25. App State is the alma mater of our newest team member and Head of Sales, Brody Watson, who joined our team in January. So we’re thrilled to attend and to share our nature-inspired … Continued

We are excited to be working with Regenesis, a world leader in the field of regenerative development. Thought leaders at Regenesis are coaching us in deepening our commitment as Regenerative Practitioners, as well as further enlivening the work of the  Regenerative Source Guild of the Blue Ridge . As passionate as we are about regenerative development, we know that undertaking projects can be complex and … Continued

Each year, building and construction activities worldwide consume 3 billion tons of raw materials, accounting for 40 percent of total global use of raw materials. Given dwindling nonrenewable resources throughout the world, it’s more important than ever for modern designers to make the jump from energy efficient to energy renewing with green building materials. After … Continued

For those seeking better than sustainable materials, the good news is that regenerative materials are here! Everyone seeks to be better or do better or give better. We also want the power of our investments to produce better outcomes. The promise that sustainability would produce “better” has stalled in recent years. Sustainability is defined as … Continued

Bark House is proud to add Brody Watson to our team as Head of Sales. A Western North Carolina native, Brody earned his MBA at Appalachian State University. His interest in eco-friendly business practices that uplift the local Appalachian community and environment is well-aligned with Bark House’s regenerative design mindset. He looks forward to drawing from his construction, business … Continued

Please join the Bark House team as we wish Ryan Crawley, Head of Sales, the very best as he begins a new journey. Ryan has been with Bark House for an incredible 13 years and Head of Sales for 10 of those.  His aim has been to support our client’s goals and celebrate their successes.  … Continued