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 … 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
A Regenerative Source Guild of the Blue Ridge is the exact initiative that our state needs to be behind in the face of the dire consequences of climate-systems disruption. The Buckminster Fuller Institute launches various challenges that encourage creators of whole-systems to succinctly communicate their potential, and I routinely take advantage of these exercises. I … Continued
Chris McCurry attended the first of several workshops in Morganton, geared toward women landowners in the Blue Ridge Region. The room was filled with smart women who really care about their land, their community and nature. ForestHer NC is a new initiative created by conservation organizations in North Carolina to provide women who are forest … Continued
David McConville with Buckminster Fuller Institute shows us why we need to upgrade our thinking in this video. Regenesis Group teaches us how. An Invisible Revolution: McConville at SIUC from Saluki World on Vimeo.
In the last couple of weeks, my friend and thought leader Carol Sanford shared a podcast on the history of how certifications began, and why they cannot continue for the built environment industry. Over a year ago, I shared my impassioned rebuff of certifications with Carol. At the time, I had just decided to drop … Continued