August 01, 2016

PRODUCT / SHARED PROSPERITY / ECONOMY

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

August 01, 2016

PROCESS / PLANET / ECOLOGY

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

August 01, 2016

PURPOSE / PEOPLE / SOCIAL EQUITY

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

July 21, 2016

Designing a Business – Inspired By Nature Part 3

Water Stewardship No water is used in the manufacturing of Bark House® Poplar Bark Shingles and Wall Coverings.  This is a big deal given that the Industry sector uses 5% of US fresh-water according to the EPA and the manufacturing of wood is a major part of that. The US Department of Interior Geological Survey website … Continued

July 14, 2016

Mountain Mist at 6,683 Feet

There are reasons for the lore that surrounds mountain life.  Just like the mists that shroud us at high elevations, the mystery of life unfolds to the quiet observer and through the biggest of characters. It seems illogical that a group of people who work together – especially the long hours we put in during … Continued

July 07, 2016

A River Connects It

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

June 16, 2016

Designing a Business – Inspired By Nature Part 2

Clean Energy and Carbon Management 100% of the electricity used in the manufacturing of Bark House® Poplar Shingles and Wall Coverings is renewable solar power, generated at this facility.  90% of the materials are sourced within 50 miles and 100% within 500 miles.  Bark House manufacturing methods are clean and rely heavily on fine hand-crafting. … Continued

June 09, 2016

5 facts about Forestry

Since Conservation began in the U.S. in the mid 1800s there has been an ongoing debate about Forest preservation, conservation and utilization. Scientific Forest management policy led the early conservation movement with the goal to protect natural resources including animal and plant species, to minimize soil erosion and ensure the quality of water and air … Continued

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